Congressman Burchett Honors Dr. Harold Black By Steve Hunley, Publisher publisher@knoxfocus.com Tim Burchett, our congressman, took to the floor of the United States House of Representatives to honor Dr. Harold Black. Dr. Black has been informed the University of...

Step Back in Time with Fountain City Auction By Jamie Schnell schnellj@knoxfocus.com 2021 was a record year for Fountain City Auction. And they will be kicking the new year off with a brand-new twist on an annual event. On Saturday, January 8, Fountain City Auction...

Local artisan ‘quilts’ with wood By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com He’s a friendly fellow who has a very unique home-made product. Dan Grogan’s Scrap Wood Quilts are framed wood art designed in quilt patterns and have proven popular among people...

Triplett looking to take ‘next step’ in seeking seat on school board By Ken Lay Steve Triplett officially kicked off his campaign for a seat on the Knox County Board of Education Thursday night. Triplett aspires to represent District 7 in North Knox County of the...

Driscoll event benefits Toys for Tots By Ken Lay Knox County Commission Candidate Devin Driscoll took a little time away from the campaign trail early last week to host a party for charity. Many of his supporters and friends were present but Driscoll said he hosted...

Oster and Jennings refuse to recuse By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com “I will not recuse myself” was heard often at the Knox County Merit System Council meeting last week. The Knox County Law Department had requested the meeting which ended up being...