The Crats

By Dr. Jim Ferguson Even though I’m a science-based guy, I’ve come to appreciate language and words. I don’t know where this came from. My brother is also a science guy, and admits he doesn’t get good vibes from poetry or lofty prose. By contrast, I do, at least now....

The Cherry Tree Myth

By Rosie Moore The cherry tree myth is the most well-known and longest enduring legend about George Washington. In the original story, when George was six years old, he received a hatchet as a gift and damaged his father’s cherry tree. When his father discovered what...

Farragut residents wait to speak at Citizens Forum

By Focus Staff The February 20 Farragut Municipal Planning Commission started off with Farragut Mayor Ron Williams making a motion to move the Citizens Forum from the beginning of the meeting to the end of the meeting. This brought an immediate protest from Saddle...