by Ray Hill | Nov 22, 2020 | Archives, Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill Sergeant Alvin York was already quite famous when Warner Brother’s studio released a movie based on his life in 1941. The film would go on to become the highest grossing movie of the year, making York even more famous. Sergeant York topped Clark Gable...
by design | Nov 22, 2020 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mark Nagi One of the goals for each and every high school football team is to practice on Thanksgiving. The South-Doyle Cherokees have earned that right. Shawn Gary scored three touchdowns, leading the Cherokees to a 21-14 win over the two-time defending state...
by design | Nov 22, 2020 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com In what may be the shortest meeting in recent history the Knox County Commission altered its public forum rules last week. In past months the commission meetings have been contentious with anti-mask protesters...
by design | Nov 22, 2020 | The Daily Focus
Keep Knoxville Beautiful is now accepting nominations from the public for its beautification awards, the Orchids. Since 1979, Keep Knoxville Beautiful has presented Orchid Awards to Knoxville and Knox County buildings and outdoor spaces that beautify and elevate the...
by design | Nov 21, 2020 | The Daily Focus
Candlelight Christmas Tours FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 and SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2020 5 -7 p.m. Start a new holiday tradition this year at the annual Candlelight Christmas Tour at Historic Ramsey House, 2614 Thorngrove Pike, Knoxville! Fresh greenery, candles, and reenactors...
by design | Nov 20, 2020 | The Daily Focus
Zoo Knoxville is excited to announce the opening of Zoo Lights presented by Chick-fil-A Knoxville, an all-new light extravaganza featuring colorful animal lanterns, tree lights, and festive food and drinks. Zoo Lights opens on Friday, Nov. 27 and continues through...
