The final pieces of stone cladding are being secured to the exterior walls of the Knoxville Tennessee Temple. Last month, the metal-clad cupola was installed atop the tower and then capped with a ball and spire finial. Permanent fencing has been installed behind the temporary chain-link fence, and plantings are continuing on the grounds. The handsome building stands in the town of Farragut on the western edge of Knox County.

Plants are thriving in the flowerbeds along the southwest fence line of the Neiafu Tonga Temple site. The concrete surface next to the fence will serve as a parking area for patrons, connecting to the main entrance plaza. Art glass has been installed in the steeple but has not yet been added to the main floor windows. The front doorway and transom window opening will remain boarded until construction draws closer to completion.

The terraced approach to the main entrance of the Ribeirão Preto Brazil Temple is taking shape, featuring a series of staircases separated by landings. The main terrace has a planting bed where the concrete base for the monument sign has been installed. Palms trees are planted on either side of the approach and around the temple. Parking will be established on the other three sides of the building and planted with shade trees.

The temple construction missionaries at the Winchester Virginia Temple are seeking the help of service-oriented souls who would like to provide treats for the hard-working crews on site. The plan is to pass out a goodie each week on Wednesday—be it a chocolate chip cookie, a savory snack, a healthy fruit cup, or some other tasty treat. If you would like to express your appreciation for the workers' efforts, please contact the missionaries by email at jean.howe@missionary.org.