by design | Dec 21, 2017 | The Daily Focus
Pilot program emphasizes zoo’s commitment to STEM education. Knox County students will receive free admission to Zoo Knoxville when visiting on a school field trip in 2018 as part of a pilot program to support STEM education. Zoo Knoxville is launching this...
by design | Dec 20, 2017 | The Daily Focus
Volunteer Bell Ringers Needed Through December 23 The Salvation Army’s 2017 Red Kettle Campaign is quickly coming to an end with the annual fundraiser ending on Saturday, December 23. While donations have been up from this point in 2016, they are still below...
by design | Dec 20, 2017 | The Daily Focus
The Tennessee Secretary of State’s office is pleased to announce the winners of its 2017 civics essay contest, an annual initiative created to encourage students to be actively engaged citizens. Students were asked to write about citizenship with length requirements...
by design | Dec 19, 2017 | The Daily Focus
The Tennessee Valley Fair was proud to present the Love Kitchen a $3,500 donation Monday morning. Food City, Wade Shows, Inc., WBIR Channel 10, and the Knoxville News Sentinel were sponsors of Love Kitchen Day during the 98th annual Tennessee Valley Fair which ran...
by design | Dec 18, 2017 | The Daily Focus
By Mike Steely When the city council meets Tuesday at 6 p.m. the five new members may be getting an ear full as advocates for the city’s homeless population plan to address the meeting. Community Activist Vivian Underwood Shipe is rallying the Knoxville community to...
by design | Dec 17, 2017 | The Daily Focus
Monthly Tips, Management Templates and More from UT Extension Experts Home gardeners and growers across the state should enjoy a new resource in 2018 available free from University of Tennessee Extension. The Tennessee Home Garden Vegetable Calendar has been...