South Waterfront finds new momentum

By Tasha Mahurin Tasha@knoxfocus.com “Finally we have the answer to the former Baptist hospital site. This is a game changer not only for South Knoxville but for all of Knoxville. This will be the catalyst for more development and the amenities such as restaurants and...

A Brother’s Legacy

By Tasha Mahurin tasha@knoxfocus.com Anyone in the auction business will tell you that each item has a story. And while every item has worth, often it is the story behind an item that determines its true value. This week at Fountain City Auction, a model train...

Skeeter Run a Success

By Joe Rector The inaugural Skeeter 5K Run turned out to be a huge success. Sponsored by Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church in Karns, the event raised money for Imagine No Malaria. Nearly 300 runners and walkers participated in the race that began at the UT...

Little Big Town at the Tennessee Theater

Its no secret that we’re country music fans here at the Focus. So when we saw Little Big Town’s new video for their new song “Your Side of the Bed” featuring the historic Tennessee Theater and The Oliver Hotel in downtown Knoxville, we just had...