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What do Ilhan Omar, Adam Schiff, and Glenn Jacobs have in Common?

by design | Mar 7, 2020 | The Daily Focus

  By Elaine Davis Bet you wouldn’t have guessed Esquire magazine. In the March 2020 edition, an article entitled “Fame in the Time of Two Americas” queries Jacobs transition from public life with the WWE to public life as Knox County Mayor. Mayor Jacobs credits...

TN Representative Mike Carter to discuss Tennessee TaxPayer Relief tomorrow

by design | Mar 6, 2020 | The Daily Focus

Much angst was expressed recently when the governor raised gas taxes although sitting on record and growing TN Budget operating surpluses.  Now Tennesseans have an opportunity to rectify excessive taxation   Learn about pending Tennessee Taxpayer Relief...

13th annual Mardi Growl Pet Parade and Festival is tomorrow

by design | Mar 6, 2020 | The Daily Focus

The 13th annual Mardi Growl Pet Parade and Festival, a benefit for Young-Williams Animal Center, will be held in downtown on Saturday, March 7, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.   Presented by Merchants of Beer, the celebration begins at 11 a.m. when the parade steps off...

Events to celebrate Centennial of Women’s Suffrage this Saturday in Harriman

by design | Mar 5, 2020 | The Daily Focus

The 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment – giving women the right to vote – will be celebrated with an afternoon of events Sunday, March 8, at the Princess Theatre on Roane Street in Harriman.   It includes a collaborative performance by...

Parks and Rec Job Fair RELOCATED to John T. O’Connor Center

by design | Mar 5, 2020 | The Daily Focus

The City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department will hold its second annual Job Fair on Sunday, March 8, 2-5 p.m. at the John T. O’Connor Center, 611 Winona Street. In the coming months, Parks and Recreation will hire more than 100 people for a variety of...

Adventure Action Park, Mayor Jacobs hosting Dr. Seuss Birthday Party tomorrow

by design | Mar 5, 2020 | The Daily Focus

  By Elaine Davis You are cordially invited to attend a Dr. Seuss Birthday Party hosted by Mayor Glenn Jacobs at Adventure Action Park (9305 Kingston Pike) from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 6. Any child arriving between 4:30 and 6 p.m. will receive 30...
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