by design | Feb 28, 2019 | The Daily Focus
At 31 years of age, Patches was the oldest giraffe in the U.S. Zoo Knoxville is saddened to announce that beloved giraffe, Patches, has been humanely euthanized due to declining health caused by advanced age. Approximately a year ago, Patches began displaying...
by design | Feb 28, 2019 | The Daily Focus
Tennessee residents are invited to beautify their properties and their communities by planting trees on 250K Tree Day, March 23, 2019. Trees are available to order for a $1 donation per tree, while supplies last through March 17, by visiting the event website at...
by design | Feb 27, 2019 | The Daily Focus
The O’Connor Senior Center presents the 2019 Pancake Fest, an annual fundraising event for O’Connor and the Daily Living Center. For $5, you can enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, orange juice, coffee, and milk. Regular and gluten-free pancakes will be...
by design | Feb 26, 2019 | The Daily Focus
A number of City facilities and streets remain closed today until further notice following last weekend’s record-setting rains and flood damage. The playground at Tyson Park, Charter Doyle Park and ZigZag Bridge on Third Creek Greenway, west of Tyson Park, are...
by design | Feb 26, 2019 | The Daily Focus
On Saturday, March 2nd, the Museum of Appalachia will celebrate the legacy of the legendary Cas Walker, with a special program of live music, rare video clips, and museum exhibit. Orton Caswell Walker (1902-1998) wore many hats, including grocery store magnate,...