by design | Aug 6, 2026 | The Daily Focus
Update: Due to the forecast of inclement weather, this weekend’s full closure of James White Parkway southbound has been postponed. Motorists should instead anticipate single lane closures nightly between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. on Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8,...
by design | Aug 5, 2026 | The Daily Focus
The History Fair at the East Tennessee History Center is set for Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include living history reenactments, live music, square dancing, crafts and children’s activities as well as film screenings at the Tennessee Theatre....
by design | Aug 4, 2026 | The Daily Focus
By Mike Steely Yes, normally general elections are on a Tuesday, but this year the Knox County General Election is on Thursday, August 6. Unlike early voting, which ended August 1, voters must vote on Thursday at their assigned precinct location. “Early voting...
by design | Aug 3, 2026 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jedidiah McKeehan Many parents assume that if they share custody of their child equally—meaning each parent has the child half of the time—then no one will owe child support. That sounds logical, right? If both parents have the child the same amount of time, then...
by design | Aug 3, 2026 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector One positive aspect about being retired and older is that a person has plenty of time to think about all sorts of things. Just the other day, I thought of Milton Nelson, the choir director in high school. He’s still alive and kicking, so I gave him a...
