by design | Sep 10, 2017 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com It is obvious that our population is aging. The average life expectancy in our nation is now almost 80 years. While our nation’s total life average is 53 years among nations of the world, the 79.13 year estimate is much greater now...
by Mike Steely | Sep 10, 2017 | Columnist, Steely, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mike Steely I don’t know which day was more pleasant: an afternoon of camping at a busy campground with children playing all around us or time spent relaxing without all that activity and noise the next day. Both days were pleasant, just different. My wife and I...
by design | Sep 10, 2017 | The Daily Focus
On Sunday, October 1, 2017, Mabry-Hazen House will host its fourth annual Lineage and Legacy event from 2 p.m. — 4 p.m. Every year the museum invites family descendants, supporting members, and the general public to Mabry’s Hill to commemorate of one of Knoxville’s...
by design | Sep 9, 2017 | The Daily Focus
Hiking, biking and volunteer opportunities at every state park In recognition of National Public Lands Day, Tennessee State Parks and State Natural Areas invite the public to take part in ranger-led hikes, volunteer projects and interpretive programs at all 56 state...
by design | Sep 8, 2017 | The Daily Focus
Education Commissioner Candice McQueen awarded funds to five school districts this week for Diversity Innovation Planning Grants. These grants underscore the department’s commitment to supporting a high-quality, diverse, and effective educator workforce that meets the...
by design | Sep 7, 2017 | The Daily Focus
The Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department will offer the sixth annual “Doggie Dip” on Sunday, Sept. 10, from 1-5 p.m. at Inskip Pool, 4204 Bruhin Road. It’s the end of the swimming pool season, and Inskip Pool will once again offer a dog-only swim party,...
