by design | Jun 16, 2016 | The Daily Focus
Join District 1 neighbors for a free, family-friendly event open to the public to encourage residents to take notice of all the wondrous happenings in East Knoxville-District 1! Organized by local resident and activist Michael Covington, ‘We Love District 1 Day’ aims...
by design | Jun 15, 2016 | The Daily Focus
On June 16, Knox County kicks off a new summer concert series, Third Thursday Concerts at New Harvest Park, with world-renown dobro player Phil Leadbetter and Friends. The free concerts, held June through August on the third Thursday of each month, take place...
by design | Jun 15, 2016 | The Daily Focus
Celebrate Father’s Day weekend from the highest point in Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a special open house event at Clingmans Dome. As part of a grant competition from the National Trust for Historic Places, Friends of the Smokies and Great Smoky Mountains...
by design | Jun 14, 2016 | The Daily Focus
In recognition of Flag Day, Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett announced today that all Knox County senior centers will serve as collection locations for to-be-retired American flags. Flags that have reached the end of their useable life can be dropped off at any of the...
by design | Jun 14, 2016 | The Daily Focus
Zoo Knoxville’s wildly popular red wolf pup now officially has a name. Waya, (pronounced WAH-hyuh), is the Cherokee word for “wolf” and received the most votes after the zoo asked the community to help christen him. “The name Waya symbolizes the respect and...
by design | Jun 13, 2016 | The Daily Focus
Recent changes in the way calls are routed via 211, a help line funded by United Way organizations across the region to provide referrals to local community services, may be causing confusion and some frustration for citizens calling into the service from outside Knox...