by design | Sep 20, 2015 | Archived Editions, Archives
Here comes Hollerpalooza! By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com The event may have not taken place last year but North Knoxville’s Happy Hollerpalooza is back and bigger than ever this year. The expanded street fair opens Saturday, September 26 from noon until 5 p.m....
by design | Sep 20, 2015 | Absher, Archives, Columnist
By Sally Absher sallyabsher@knoxfocus.com Knox County Board of Education Members gathered at the Knoxville Botanical Gardens Welcome Center on Friday for their annual retreat, facilitated by Kathy Hamilton, Chief Operating Officer of HealthCare 21 Business Coalition....
by design | Sep 20, 2015 | Archives
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Kirbys Plants had its grand opening Saturday at their new location at 7234 Oak Ridge Highway. The Kirby family has been in the plant business since World War II when Stanley Kirby began transporting produce from Florida to sell in...
by Ray Hill | Sep 20, 2015 | Archives, Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives
By Ray Hill As with most everything in Tennessee, Senator Kenneth D. McKellar felt a proprietary interest in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. McKellar had been instrumental in helping along the park, sponsoring legislation with Senator Claude A. Swanson...
by design | Sep 20, 2015 | Archives
By Ken Lay Traditional rivals Farragut and Bearden collided on the volleyball court Thursday night with first place in District 4-AAA hanging in the balance. And when the dust had settled, it was the Lady Admirals who left on top in the league standings. Farragut won...
by design | Sep 20, 2015 | Archives
By Steve Williams Halls High’s football team enjoyed success in all three phases of the game – offense, defense and special teams – in notching its second win in a row. “It was the most complete game we’ve had all year,” said Caden Harbin, junior wide receiver and...