by design | Aug 19, 2020 | The Daily Focus
Mayor Indya Kincannon has named Rhea Carmon as Knoxville’s new Poet Laureate. Carmon, who performs under the name RheaSunshine, succeeds Dr. Marilyn Kallet, who was named the City’s second poet laureate in June 2018 by Mayor Madeline Rogero, and continued to serve...
by design | Aug 18, 2020 | The Daily Focus
~ originally published on June 18, 2018 By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com “Dear Son … Hurray and vote for Suffrage and don’t keep them in doubt. I noticed Chandlers’ speech, it was very bitter. I’ve been waiting to see how you stood but have not seen anything...
by design | Aug 18, 2020 | The Daily Focus
~ from UTAD Tennessee football opened preparations for the 2020 season with its first official preseason practice on Monday afternoon, the same day the Southeastern Conference unveiled the full 2020 schedule dates. The Vols spent two hours in helmets and shorts and...
by design | Aug 17, 2020 | The Daily Focus
TDOT, TDEC and KTnB Partner to Spread Awareness In response to the current pandemic, the Tennessee Department of Transportation is announcing a new partnership with the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation and Keep Tennessee Beautiful...
by design | Aug 16, 2020 | The Daily Focus
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and the Financial Stimulus Accountability Group announced on Friday new and expanded financial relief programs for small businesses, agribusinesses, displaced workers, and the tourism industry through the federal Coronavirus Relief Fund...
by design | Aug 15, 2020 | The Daily Focus
By Mike Steely With only 23 votes separating Sam McKenzie and Matthew Park in the Democratic Primary for the District 15 House Seat, both candidates were waiting on a final count last week. Incumbent Rick Staples posted a concession on Facebook Friday morning...
