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‘All-Around’ fits TSD’s Willie Poplar perfectly

by design | Aug 21, 2022 | Stories In This Week's Focus:

‘All-Around’ fits TSD’s Willie Poplar perfectly Hall of Fame ceremony is Thursday night By Steve Williams Integration in the South in 1965 also included the deaf schools and Willie Poplar became the first Black to play football at Tennessee School for the Deaf...

Jackson’s quickness too much to handle

by design | Aug 21, 2022 | Stories In This Week's Focus:

Fulton tops A-E 41-22 in opener   By Steve Williams You’ve heard about the football player who was so quick, he could flip off the light switch and jump in bed before the room got dark, right? Now Austin-East and Fulton fans know who that player is. Answer:...

Walk with a purpose: Carson-Newman tradition welcomes new students into a college community

by design | Aug 20, 2022 | The Daily Focus

It’s a Carson-Newman University tradition that can be measured in some 450 steps. Less than a quarter of a mile. But what takes place within a six-minute walk, is remembered by families long after it’s over. Saturday, Aug. 13, was no different, as new families...

KCDC Procurement Director Terry McKee earns national service award

by design | Aug 19, 2022 | The Daily Focus

Terry McKee, the procurement director for Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), has been named the recipient of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing’s (NIGP) 2022 Distinguished Service Award. McKee, who has served KCDC for 17 years and has...

Senator Massey selected to serve on the 2022-2023 NCSL Executive Committee

by design | Aug 18, 2022 | Stories In This Week's Focus:, The Daily Focus

Senator Becky Massey (R-Knoxville) has been selected to serve on the 2022-2023 National Conference of State Legislatures Executive Committee. She was recently elected at the NCSL Legislative Summit in Denver, Colorado. NCSL is a respected bipartisan organization that...

2nd Annual Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival Set To Take Place August 18th-21st

by design | Aug 17, 2022 | The Daily Focus

The Gatlinburg Songwriters Festival will take place in downtown Gatlinburg and the surrounding area from August 18th-21st. Nestled in the heart of The Great Smoky Mountains, the highly-anticipated and prestigious three-day conference and live music event will feature...
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