Knox County Republicans to reflect after 2026 election By Ken Lay Although there were many winners present, celebrations were few for the Knox County Republican Party Tuesday night at its watch party at the Crowne Plaza in Downtown Knoxville. The night, which began as...

Heavy early voting could ‘fill Neyland Stadium’ By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Figures released Friday indicated heavier early voting than usual. The Knox County Election Commission reported a total of 102,196 ballots were cast, 4,099 of those...

City takes first step in charter review By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Having completed a review of the Knoxville City Council’s rules and procedures, the council is now turning to review the city’s charter. “There’s never been a deep look at the...

Tim Burchett’s Freedom Rally kicks off early voting By Jamie Schnell schnellj@knoxfocus.com Jackson Terminal in Knoxville was filled with patriotic spirit as the Knox County Young Republicans co-hosted Tim Burchett’s Freedom Rally on October 13, the night before early...

Irvey’s kicks off grand opening weekend for Fountain City location By Ken Lay Irvey’s Ice Cream is now open in Fountain City. The ice cream shop, located at 3000 Tazewell Pike, began a three-day grand opening celebration Friday afternoon with a ribbon-cutting, bubbles...

Irvey’s Ice Cream to celebrate grand opening in Fountain City By Ken Lay Irvey’s Ice Cream is coming to North Knoxville. The shop, located in Fountain City at 3000 Tazewell Pike, will have a three-day grand opening this weekend and will take place Oct. 9-11. It will...

Emerald Youth Foundation hosts Rick Barnes Golf Tournament By Ken Lay The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team began preparations for the 2026-27 season last week. But before the Vols started practice, the Emerald Youth Foundation hosted one of its biggest...

Triplexes approved for West Fifth Ave. By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com The need for housing played heavily in a Knoxville City Council vote Tuesday that overruled a Knoxville-Knox County Planning decision. Developer R. Bentley Marlow appealed to the...

Huge turnout kicks off Tennessee Valley Fair By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com A large crowd of business leaders and elected officials gathered under the Chilhowee Park Pepsi Tent Friday to attend the Tennessee Valley Fair’s Government and Business...

Outgoing commissioners have long final meeting By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com More than 40 citizens signed up to speak at last week’s Knox County Commission meeting, the last session for four commissioners, and the topics ranged from opposition to...