by design | Sep 1, 2019 | The Daily Focus
Part of First Lady Maria Lee’s Monthly Service Challenge Tennessee State Parks will host volunteer events in September as part of First Lady Maria Lee’s Monthly Service Challenge through her Tennessee Serves initiative. “There are many ways to serve, and our parks...
by design | Aug 31, 2019 | The Daily Focus
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, H.R. 693, by a vote of 333 to 96. U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Knoxville) joined Reps. Steve Cohen, and Jim Cooper in a courageous vote for the measure that’s long been opposed...
by design | Aug 31, 2019 | The Daily Focus
All It Takes Is Three Easy Steps – Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed September is National Preparedness Month, the perfect time for people to get their household ready in case an emergency should occur. The American Red Cross prepares all year for disasters...
by design | Aug 30, 2019 | The Daily Focus
Labor Day Weekend signals the end of summer and Tennessee is packed with fun activities celebrating the season’s end and giving a taste of fall, including the International Goat Days Festival, Eye Full of Paris Weekend, Cooper-Young Festival, Tina Turner Heritage...
by design | Aug 30, 2019 | The Daily Focus
Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) is proposing route and schedule changes to several routes which, if approved, would take effect in January 2020. Proposed Changes by Route: Route 12 – Western Avenue: To improve on-time performance and connections as well as...
by design | Aug 29, 2019 | The Daily Focus
The Knox County Health Department (KCHD) has received verification from the Tennessee Department of Health of a confirmed case of pulmonary illness possibly related to e-cigarette use, or vaping, in Knox County. The case is expected to recover. KCHD is working closely...