Songwriters to perform Oct. 14 at library’s Fountain City Music Festival The annual “Fountain City Music Festival,” a free concert featuring members of the Knoxville Songwriters Association, will begin at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 14, in the Fountain City Library, 5300...
Visit Loudon during October for history and ghosts A Day Away By Mike Steely Loudon County’s seat, appropriately named Loudon, is an interesting place to visit, especially during October. Around town are several historic and unique buildings, places and people. Bo...
Proposed Women’s Suffrage Museum needs your support By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com The Suffrage Coalition came to visit the Knoxville City Council meeting Tuesday even though it was not on the agenda. The members brought gifts to the council...
Publisher’s Positions By Steve Hunley Democrats’ Shutdown Hypocrisy The Democrats have shut down the federal government after decades of having told people what a catastrophe it would be if the government were to be shut down. The Democrats are doing their best to...
Long recognized as Principal of the Year By Pete Gawda Spencer Long, principal of Halls High School, has been named the 2025 Tennessee Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary Principals. Long was honored at the Thursday, October 2, meeting of...
The Gentleman From Colorado Eugene D. Millikin For sixteen years, Eugene Donald Millikin represented Colorado in the United States Senate. An attorney by profession, Millikin had one of the best tax minds in Congress and was considered an expert in the field of...
Trevor Bayne appears at Fountain City Fall Fest By Ken Lay Trevor Bayne never misses an opportunity to be in the Fountain City Community. When time allows, he always likes to be where he calls home. “I love being in the community. This is home,” said Bayne, who burst...
Hawks earn first state tourney berth By Steve Williams The Hardin Valley Academy boys’ golf team made history last week by qualifying for the TSSAA state tournament for the first time. Jake Sheffield, a senior and a gifted player throughout his high school career, led...
Richard Briggs kicks off re-election campaign By Ken Lay Senator Richard Briggs is seeking a fourth term in the Tennessee State Senate. He made it official on Sunday, Sept. 21, with a kickoff event at Marble Hall at Lakeshore Park. Briggs, who represents District 7 in...
Publisher’s Positions By Steve Hunley Kincannon Losing Support For Proposed Sales Tax Increase The defection of City Councilman Andrew Roberto in abandoning Mayor Indya Kincannon’s bid to jack up the sales tax inside Knoxville is an indication he has finally figured...
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