Penny Pawn rezoned, Norwood withdrawn and budget discussed at city council   By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com While much of the meeting was interrupted by yells and taunts from a group protesting the killing of an Austin-East student by a city...

Despite protests, commission passes three important items By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com While continued protests at the Knox County Commission meeting last Monday got most of the news coverage, the commission passed three measures that will affect...

Large turnout at Fountain City B&P’s new meeting venue By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com “We had a great meeting and great turnout!” said Jeff Bagwell, president of the Fountain City Business and Professional Association. Bagwell told The Focus...

Tennessee Tutoring Corps to expand this summer The Bill and Crissy Haslam Foundation, in partnership with youth-serving organizations across Tennessee, last week launched the second year of the statewide Tennessee Tutoring Corps program to provide summer learning...

Judge Susano Portrait Unveiled By Focus Staff Former Tennessee Court of Appeals Judge Charles D. Susano Jr. was honored at a small ceremony weekend before last where Chief Justice Sharon Lee unveiled a portrait of Susano. At the time of his retirement last April,...

The Dogwood Arts Festival Returns In-Person This Spring! Festival Organizers Plan for New Event Setup in World’s Fair Park Following a year of virtual events, the Dogwood Arts Festival is set to return IN-PERSON to World’s Fair Park April 23rd - 25th! Festival...

Norwood residents oppose large Merchant Dr. development By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com For years developers have been trying to build homes and businesses along Merchant Drive in west Norwood. The residential community was saddened and frustrated...

New location for vaccines, sheriff’s courthouse, AJ Building By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com The Knox County Commission discussed a new metal courthouse for the sheriff’s department, a new location for Covid-19 vaccinations, the sale of the Andrew...

Delay in AJ Building sale requested By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Another delay in finalizing the sale of the Andrew Johnson Building is being requested from the Knox County Commission. The delay request has been added to the commission’s work...