By Steve Williams Nathan Nease said there was a “buzz” about one team in the City of Knoxville’s youth basketball program this season. Nease, the Athletics Coordinator of the Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department, was referring to the Falcons Orange 10-and-under...

By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Imagine you are traveling by horse, carriage or stage in the early 1800s. You’ve come from North Carolina headed into East Tennessee and you come to the Holston River. How will you cross the water? There are no...

The latest in the saga By Bill Howard The drama swirling around Farragut’s decision to allow the infrastructure necessary for 5G cellular service was once again on display, this time Thursday night, Mar. 12 at the Town Hall. Republican State Rep. Jason Zachary, who...

  By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Loud applause and shouts of joy erupted Tuesday evening from the Old Sevier Neighborhood citizens attending the Knoxville City Council meeting. The impromptu celebration took place after the city council...

By Ken Lay NASHVILLE --- When the 2019-2020 high school basketball season began, Knoxville Catholic had one goal --- a Division II-AA State Championship. It didn’t come easily but the Irish got their title when they outlasted defending state champion Briarcrest...

By Steve Williams A new Central High Quarterback Club was formed last season as the Bobcats were moving toward their second straight Class 5A state championship under Bryson Rosser and Mike Hensley was asked to serve as its first president. “At the first meeting, I...