NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR CITY’S POET LAUREATE

The Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville is inviting nominations for the next Poet Laureate for the City of Knoxville.   Mayor Madeline Rogero created the position of City Poet Laureate in June 2016 and named poet, musician and playwright R.B. Morris...

South Knoxville riding a wave

By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com “You guys are riding a wave. You couldn’t be in a better place,” said the developer of the former Kern’s Bakery on Chapman Highway. He was speaking to the South Knoxville Alliance last week in their monthly meeting being held at...

Playing Games for a Cause

By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Ever play cards with a comedian, foosball with a TV personality, air hockey with a famous voice or darts with a symphony conductor? Bet you haven’t, but you can, during an evening of games, auctions, food and fun at “Game On...