How a jersey number becomes special

How a jersey number becomes special By Tom Mattingly When I was working on a book proposal tentatively titled “The University of Tennessee Best of the Best… by the Numbers,” there were a few jersey numbers that were no doubters. Some of the best players in school...

Tennessee rewards Danny White with contract extension

Tennessee rewards Danny White with contract extension By Mark Nagi Sometimes it is difficult to remember. At a time of tremendous success in Tennessee athletics, it’s tough to recollect that less than four years ago, Tennessee athletics was a complete mess. In early...

Are Hospitals Racist With Kidney Transplants?

Are Hospitals Racist With Kidney Transplants? By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com As was the case with my recent posting on the Supreme Court, I once again tread into an area of scant expertise – kidney disease. In the Biden administration’s...

Uncle Joe Played An Important Role In My Life

By John J. Duncan Jr. duncanj@knoxfocus.com On Thursday, we will hold the funeral in Knoxville of my uncle, Judge Joe D. Duncan. The next day, he will be buried at the Duncan Family Cemetery in Scott County, about two miles past Huntsville. Uncle Joe lived a long,...