by design | Jan 29, 2026 | The Daily Focus
~ from Valley Grove Baptist Church Valley Grove Baptist Church in South Knoxville is thrilled to announce the calling of Evan Holbrook as its 30th Senior Pastor. Evan preached his first sermon on January 11, 2026, bringing fresh vision and contagious energy to a...
by design | Jan 28, 2026 | The Daily Focus
~ from the City Office of Neighborhood Empowerment Keep Knoxville Beautiful (KKB) is hosting its 7th Annual Summit this Friday, Jan. 30, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the East Tennessee History Center, 601 S Gay St. Remaining tickets for the event can be purchased by visiting...
by design | Jan 27, 2026 | The Daily Focus
~ from Carson-Newman University Carson-Newman University makes a strong statement in the newly released U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Online Programs rankings. According to the publication released this week, Carson-Newman leads all Tennessee private...
by design | Jan 26, 2026 | The Daily Focus
Lady Vols’ Basketball Game At Ole Miss Postponed ~ from UTAD Due to inclement weather in the region, the SEC women’s basketball game between No. 17/17 Tennessee and No. 18/18 Ole Miss scheduled for Monday has been postponed. The contest, slated to take place at...
by design | Jan 25, 2026 | The Daily Focus
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.—Due to freezing temperatures and hazardous road conditions, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs has announced that all Knox County departments under the executive branch will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26. Out of an abundance of caution, several additional...
by design | Jan 25, 2026 | The Daily Focus
Out of an abundance of caution for our office team and route carriers’ safety, The Focus will be keeping an eye on road conditions and running accordingly. Monday’s edition will be published online as always. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope...