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The Knoxville Focus for August 29, 2016

by design | Aug 28, 2016 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:

Howell, Smith Rally CAK to Victory over Grace Christian By David Klein Stewart Howell rescued CAK. The 6’1” sophomore who primarily plays wide receiver for the Warriors made the defensive play of the game. With CAK leading 36-29 and 1:20 left, the Grace Christian...

More State Tax Dollars Out the Window

by Steve Hunley | Aug 28, 2016 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:

By Steve Hunley   The embarrassment in Tennessee over the failed TN Ready test has barely faded when auditors from the State Comptroller’s office have released a scathing report about mismanagement inside the Achievement School District.  As described by reporter...

The 1948 Governor’s Race in Tennessee, Part 2

by Ray Hill | Aug 28, 2016 | Columnist, Hill, Stories In This Week's Focus:

By Ray Hill As Tennessee entered the summer months of 1948, Governor Jim Nance McCord and Gordon Browning battled for the Democratic nomination to be chief executive of the state. Any campaign waged by Gordon Browning quickly became hard fought and the genteel McCord...

Is Tennessee a paper tiger or for real?

by Steve Williams | Aug 28, 2016 | Columnist, Stories In This Week's Focus:, Williams

By Steve Williams Butch Jones has put Tennessee football back on the map. But can he keep it there? That will be answered on the field in the 2016 season, which opens Thursday night with a visit from Appalachian State. The Vols’ rise into the preseason Top 10 has more...

What you may not know about the Tennessee Theatre

by design | Aug 28, 2016 | Stories In This Week's Focus:

By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Yes, the sign went back up and once again the proud and historic Tennessee Theatre on Gay Street downtown has its name proudly and more brightly lit. The majestic theatre has a long history of film and live events that continue...

Talented youngsters help put Cherokees back in win column

by design | Aug 28, 2016 | Stories In This Week's Focus:

By Steve Williams South-Doyle head coach Clark Duncan didn’t want to talk about the past Friday night. That’s understandable. The present is looking pretty good and the future mighty fine. A freshman and sophomore combined for three touchdown runs in South-Doyle’s...
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