by design | Feb 4, 2024 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Jackie Raley named East Tennessee Chief Deputy Assessor of the Year for 2023 Jackie Raley, Knox County Chief Deputy Assessor of Property, was awarded the East Tennessee Chief Deputy Assessor of the Year Award for 2023 before the Tennessee Association of Assessing...
by design | Feb 4, 2024 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Publisher’s Positions By Steve Hunley Piper Seeks Appointment Cortney Piper began lobbying for an appointment to the Knox County Board of Education just as soon as the news broke that incumbent Mike McMillan had died. Piper sent an email to 8th District County...
by design | Feb 4, 2024 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
J.D. Lambert named Fountain City Man of the Year By Ken Lay For years, J.D. Lambert was a constant presence at Central High School. The longtime teacher, girls and boys basketball coach, assistant principal and athletic director had his accomplishments recognized...
by design | Feb 4, 2024 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Machine Man: Barratt O’Hara of Illinois By Ray Hill There have been numerous political machines throughout the country; some infamous still to this day. Most of those political machines were to be found in big cities. Tennessee had two active political machines, both...
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Rounding Up the Community: Barry Neal running for District 9 County Commission By Jamie Schnell schnellj@knoxfocus.com Barry Neal, a native of South Knoxville, is running for Knox County Commission in the 9th District. On Monday night, he hosted a Meet and Greet at...