by design | May 3, 2017 | The Daily Focus
When Tennessee became a state June 1, 1796, only about 77,000 people lived here. Tennessee was the country’s 16th state and the first to be created from territory that had been under federal jurisdiction. Since its humble beginnings, Tennessee has become home to...
by design | May 3, 2017 | The Daily Focus
By Mike Steely Two early Knox County settlers will be memorialized with monuments Saturday at Mars Hill Cemetery, the site of the old Cavett Station and Blockhouse. Moses Cavett, who fought in the Battle of Kings Mountain in the Revolutionary War, and Agnes Cavett,...
by design | May 2, 2017 | The Daily Focus
The Duncan Award for Senior Advocacy, named in memory of John J. Duncan, Sr., pays tribute to people in our community who uphold the same kind of steadfast support and advocacy of seniors and programs that serve older adults as were exhibited by the late congressman....
by design | May 1, 2017 | The Daily Focus
Pigeon Forge salutes grand marshal Dolly Parton PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (April 2017) – What started as a parade to honor Pigeon Forge entertainment legend and businesswoman Dolly Parton has turned into an annual event that kicks off the tourism season in the...
by design | Apr 30, 2017 | The Daily Focus
Two partial greenway closures will take place the week of Monday, May 1, in order for the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) to conduct maintenance for utilities services. First, a section of Bearden Village/Third Creek greenways behind the University of...
by design | Apr 29, 2017 | The Daily Focus
Brad Paisley and top country artists will take the stage to perform hits from the ‘70s and ‘80s and fight Alzheimer’s disease On Sunday, June 4, 2017, Kimberly Williams-Paisley and The Blair Garner Show will host the inaugural “Disco Party” to benefit the...
