Knox County to Host Final Sunset Cinema of the Year

Knox County to Host Final Sunset Cinema of the Year  KNOXVILLE, Tenn.—The Knox County Parks and Recreation Department will host its end of the year Sunset Cinema program on Oct. 13 at Corryton Park with a Halloween-themed double feature. The event kicks off at 7:30...

Tomorrow: SEEED Green Tie Gala and Awards Dinner

The 2023 Green Tie Gala and awards dinner is October 12 at 6 p.m. at the Knoxville Convention Center. This fun annual event is the organization’s opportunity to celebrate this year’s many accomplishments and thank supporters, program graduates, alumni, and community...

SENIOR JOB FAIR Wednesday, October 11

What: SENIOR JOB FAIR  For everyone age 50+  Who: Senior Employment Service  When: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 9 am – 11 am  Where: O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St.   The Senior Employment Service is hosting a Senior Job Fair featuring prospective employers and...

Bill Lee’s Abuse of Eminent Domain

Bill Lee’s Abuse of Eminent Domain By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com I don’t know Tennessee Governor Bill Lee. I voted for him despite his going to Auburn and being a KA (Kappa Alpha fraternity). That fraternity was known for its racism....

Some World Series Memories

Some World Series Memories By John J. Duncan Jr. duncanj@knoxfocus.com In my column last week, I wrote that the World Series was huge back in the ‘50s and early ‘60s, at least in part because college and pro football and basketball were not nearly as popular back in...