From Batboy to Congressman to Published Book Author Congratulations, Jimmy Duncan! By Steve Hunley, Publisher publisher@knoxfocus.com The Knoxville Focus is extraordinarily proud to have former congressman Jimmy Duncan as a regular columnist and would like to...

Frankenberg kicks off campaign for General Sessions Judge in Division II By Bill Howard Sharon Frankenberg is one of Knox County’s five judicial magistrates. Magistrates, appointed by the county commission, do the criminal law work for General Sessions judges. Common...

Kim Frazier kicks off campaign for County Commission By Bill Howard Kim Frazier has been active in Knox County community affairs for a number of years. According to her website - electkimfrazier.com - she has been a hands-on information source and advocate for a wide...

Multi-use stadium before commission By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Another step in the approval of a multi-use stadium in Knoxville’s Old City is before the Knox County Commission today. The commissioners are being asked by Mayor Glenn Jacobs and...

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs kicks off re-election campaign By Bill Howard Some 125 enthusiastic supporters of Knox Co. Mayor Glenn Jacobs were on hand last Thursday night when Jacobs officially kicked off his reelection campaign. The event - staged by Chris Ooten,...

Nick McBride kicks off re-election campaign By Ken Lay Nick McBride will seek a second term as Knox County’s Register of Deeds in 2022. He officially kicked off his re-election campaign Tuesday night at an event in West Knoxville. McBride greeted and addressed...

Dr. Martha Buchanan to be honored By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Although she has resigned as director of the Knox County Health Department, Dr. Martha Buchanan will continue to serve as the county’s health officer until the end of the year. During...

Fulton High School alumni honor veteran classmates By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com On a recent bright Saturday morning, more than 100 people attended a ceremony to honor and remember seven Fulton High School alumni who died during the Vietnam War....

Armstrong kicks off campaign for Chancery Court, Part II By Ken Lay Throughout his tenure as Knox County Law Director, Richard “Bud” Armstrong prided himself on serving the people. He was the “people’s lawyer.” Now, Armstrong, who is seeking a seat on Knox County...

Chancery court to hear dispute between KCSO, its Merit System Council By Ken Lay Knox County Sheriff’s Office Merit System Council Chairperson Gina Oster and council member Jim Jennings will not recuse themselves from the Merit System Council. The board voted...