by design | Sep 29, 2025 | Columnist, Rector
Reflecting on the last year By Joe Rector Mommas and daddies aren’t supposed to outlive their young’uns. That’s what happened to Amy and me. Our son Dallas passed away one year ago today (Sept. 23). For the past year, we’ve lived a miserable existence. One day we are...
by design | Sep 29, 2025 | Columnist, Pratt
When Faith and Fear Collide By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor Fear can be an icy grip that often paralyzes people in their tracks. We’ve all seen or known someone who missed an incredible opportunity because they froze in fear. For example, a...
by design | Sep 29, 2025 | Columnist, Mattingly
The ‘people’ and ‘events’ of Tennessee football By Tom Mattingly There are memories of a number of great moments scattered across the expanse of Shields-Watkins Field. I’ve seen most all of them from my vantage point in Section OO, 53 years and...
by design | Sep 29, 2025 | The Daily Focus
Carson-Newman University dedicates new Child Development Lab Carson-Newman University held a dedication ceremony on Friday, Sept. 19, opening a new chapter for its Child Development Lab (CDL). A new facility on the western edge of campus is home to a program that will...
by design | Sep 29, 2025 | Public Notice
PUBLIC NOTICE SALE OF VALUABLE REAL PROPERTY UNDER DECREE OF THE KNOX COUNTY CHANCERY COURT TAX SALE # 23c STATE OF TENNESSEE EX REL., vs. DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS, DOCKET NOs. 201957-2 AND CONSOLIDATED CASES: The above styled judicial proceeding was filed...
