by design | May 9, 2022 | Columnist, Duncan
By John J. Duncan Jr. duncanj@knoxfocus.com A few years ago, I was speaking to about 100 eighth graders in the Rayburn Room at the U.S. Capitol. One of the students asked me if I liked my job. I immediately replied that I loved my job and felt very lucky to have it. I...
by design | May 9, 2022 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi Back in my previous life I was a sports anchor/reporter at WATE-TV. In 2002 I was anchoring during the NFL Draft, and boy oh boy was that a busy time. The Vols were coming off an 11-2 season and the roster was stocked with pro talent. I had edited...
by design | May 9, 2022 | Columnist, Mattingly
By Tom Mattingly It was quite a history lesson on Sept. 13, 2008, in the Tom Elam Press Box at Neyland Stadium, as three Tennessee play-by-play broadcasters — George Mooney (1952-67), John Ward (1968-98), and Bob Kesling (1999-present) — were present, greeted warmly...
by design | May 9, 2022 | The Daily Focus
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— The Knox County Parks and Recreation Department will open its three splash pads Friday, May 13. “As the weather heats up, take comfort knowing you can stay cool every day at these park attractions,” Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs said. “Just be sure...
by design | May 9, 2022 | Public Notice
NON-RESIDENT NOTICE TO: JESSE REID IN RE: TANYA GRAYES VS JESSE REID 204017-1 IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant Jesse Reid a non resident of the State of...
