Run for The Wall returns to East Tennessee tomorrow

After a two-year hiatus, an estimated 250 veterans on motorcycles—members of the Run for the Wall brigade—will arrive at the Marathon Truck Stop at I-40 exit 369 at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, May 25 for a one-hour break on their way to the Vietnam Memorial in Washington,...

Knox County Retired Teachers Association to meet

Knox County Retired Teachers Association will meet at 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the Foundry, 747 World’s Fair Drive. Newly retired teachers are invited to the luncheon. Come fellowship and be entertained by Volunteer Voices. All KCRTA members are...

Kim Frazier, Vivian Shipe Answer Focus Questions

By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com The August election will see at least three new members chosen by voters to take a seat on the Knox County Commission. In the race for the At-Large Seat 11, three candidates will face off to replace Justin Biggs and...

MEDIC Regional Blood Center Kicking Off Summer Next Week

WHO:           MEDIC Regional Blood Center WHAT:            Parrot Head Week WHEN:           May 23 – 27 WHERE:         Donor Centers and Mobile Drives WHY:              MEDIC is kicking off summer and looking to stabilize the blood product inventory ahead of the...