Holiday lights in Krutch Park are all lit up even in the bright of day. The Focus thought it a tad nutty and decided to investigate. It turns out downtown Knoxville’s resident squirrel population tries to eat the bulbs when the lights are off. Given the LED lights are highly energy efficient…its just makes more sense to leave them on rather than daily replacing the bulbs, not to mention it protects the cosmopolitan critters who call Downtown home.
Stories in this Week's Focus
- The Knoxville Focus for October 12, 2026
- Publisher’s Positions
- Ray Hill speaks to McMinn County gathering
- The Gentleman From New York: Jacob Javits
- Central sweeps Clinton to win district volleyball championship
- Strong finish puts CAK boys on top
- The Knoxville Focus for October 5, 2026
- Publisher’s Positions: Vote YES On State And City Amendments
- Knox County kicks off Domestic Violence Awareness Month
- The Gentleman From Maryland: Herbert R. O’Conor
