By Ray Hill Congressman Joseph W. Byrns, Jr. seemed to have everything going for him; the only child and namesake of long-time congressman and late Speaker of the House Joseph W. Byrns, had defeated a reasonably popular incumbent inside the Democratic primary in...
Study shows up to $111M needed to update park By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Most people who have visited Chilhowee Park and Exhibition Center in recent years know that the 81-acre East Knoxville complex needs work. Options for the future of the often unused...
By Steve Williams The play may long be remembered as The Stop in Powell High football lore. Senior tackle Jackson Daniel smashed West running back Isaiah Mattress’ 2-point run attempt from the 1½ -yard line in overtime Friday night to give the Panthers a 21-20 victory...
Mannis campaign officially opens East Knoxville office By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Knoxville businessman and candidate for mayor Eddie Mannis stepped into Democratic East Knoxville last week to officially open his campaign office at 900 East Hill Avenue where...
By Steve Hunley Rene Hoyos has made the expected announcement she is running for Congress again in 2020. Hoyos ran against Tim Burchett in 2018 and won a whopping 33% of the vote. Now she’s off to the races once again and telling anybody who will listen she’s seen...
By Steve Williams West High’s volleyball team ran into adversity two days before the District 4-AAA tournament began. The No. 2 seed Lady Rebels lost their best player, senior setter Sophie Cain, to an ankle injury in practice last Monday. The Appalachian State...
By Ray Hill Joseph W. Byrns, Jr. had successfully managed to defeat freshman Congressman Richard Atkinson in a hard fought race. The Democratic nominee - - - and the general election in the Hermitage District was a mere formality, as it was as Democratic as had been...
By Bill Howard Two weeks ago The Focus reported on a Sept. 23 public-input meeting at the Knoxville Area Urban League about the proposed construction of a supportive housing facility on 5th Avenue. After Director of Community Development Becky Wade laid out the plan –...
By Steve Williams Assistant coaches in high school football often go unnoticed and unheralded, until they are gone. Usually fans only see and hear the head coach, the face and voice of their team. Most assistants are satisfied with the role they have, working behind...
Knox Rail Salvage Greenway store grand opening a huge success By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Joel Piper, vice president of marketing and operations of Knox Rail Salvage welcomed several hundred people to the opening ceremonies of Knox Rail Salvage’s 4214...
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