Mayor Jacobs opposed to changes in Knox Land Use Plan By Focus Staff “It’s not perfect but it’s a great improvement,” at-large Commissioner Kim Frazier told the Knox County Commission’s work session last week. She was referring to the Comprehensive Land Use and...
The Knoxville Focus for April 15, 2024
Karns Fire Department explains rising costs By Joe Rector Businesses and homeowners in the Karns Fire Department coverage area were surprised this year by the increase in the cost of a yearly subscription. An approximate 14% increase was added, and subscribers wanted...
The Knoxville Focus for April 8, 2024
Farragut alderman to switch vote to favor growth plan By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Farragut Town Hall’s special called meeting on Wednesday proved to be an evening of disagreement and surprise. The session was called to hear the objections of the...
The Knoxville Focus for April 1, 2024
Growth Policy Plan fails with Farragut vote By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com The Farragut Board of Mayor and Aldermen met Friday evening and, after hearing from many residents against the Knox County Growth Policy Plan, voted 3-2 not to support the...
The Knoxville Focus for March 25, 2024
First step taken for mental health facility By Ken Leinart A report from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is recommending a 50-bed mental health institute for Knoxville. During a Friday, March 22, announcement made at Marble Hall...
The Knoxville Focus for March 18, 2024
Knox County Comprehensive Land Use Plan postponed By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com The long-awaited Comprehensive Land Use and Transportation Plan from the planning commission has been delayed until April’s Knox County Commission Meeting. The...
The Knoxville Focus for March 11, 2024
Republicans celebrate primary victories at Crowne Plaza By Ken Lay The 2024 Knox County Republican Primary had plenty of close races, many of which weren’t decided until late Tuesday night. And when the dust had settled there was plenty of celebration and even some...
The Knoxville Focus for March 4, 2024
Eight new voting places for Tuesday’s primary By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com “Lines are going to be long,” warned Election Coordinator Chris Davis last week. Davis noted that there are 10 contested races in Knox County and that all the voting...
Senator Blackburn to speak at Knox GOP Lincoln Day Dinner
Senator Blackburn to speak at Knox GOP Lincoln Day Dinner By Jamie Schnell schnellj@knoxfocus.com William “Buddy” Burkhardt, the chairman of the Knox County Republican Party, has announced the annual Lincoln Day Dinner is scheduled for Friday, March 8 at Rothchild’s...
The Knoxville Focus for February 19, 2024
Buuck makes appearance at Halls Republican Club By Ken Lay Knox County Law Director David Buuck spoke at the Halls Republican Club Tuesday night at the Halls Boys & Girls Club and, upon his arrival, he cleared up some misunderstanding about his job. “The law...
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