By Steve Hunley Tennessee Republicans made a wise decision in choosing Franklin businessman Bill Lee as their gubernatorial nominee last Thursday. Lee wasn’t the candidate who spent the most, bought the most television and radio ads, or started out as the preemptive...
By Pete Gawda Since the eagle is the mascot of the new Gibbs Middle School, it was only appropriate that a real, live eagle be the featured guest at Eagle Fest, the grand opening celebration of the newly constructed school. Mr. Lincoln, a bald eagle, was the...
By Ray Hill The race for the United States Senate in Tennessee in 1970 was one of the most closely watched races in the country that year. The race between Congressman Bill Brock, the Republican nominee, and incumbent Senator Albert Gore had national implications. ...
By Steve Williams Central High overcame a number of injuries at the quarterback position last season to advance to the Class 5A state semifinals. The Bobcats lost their starter in just the second game and their No. 2 field general soon after that. A freshman stepped...
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Office of Neighborhoods Director Debbie Sharp called the service “Knoxville’s best kept secret.” She was speaking to a group of Parkridge neighborhood residents last week at the O’Connor Senior Center about the Community...
Blackburn opens Knoxville campaign office By Pete Gawda Marsha Blackburn, who currently represents Tennessee in the U. S. House of Representatives, is running for U. S. Senate. She opened her Knoxville campaign office, located at 1601 Western Avenue, on Saturday, July...
By Steve Hunley At one time, the United States of America was the undisputed greatest economic power on earth. That economic engine was clearly evident when America rebuilt most of the countries in Europe and more than a few in Asia following World War II. The U. S....
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com There’s a new concept being discussed in North Knoxville, one that is catchy and descriptive, and certain to become very popular. “UpTown North” is a brand being introduced to neighborhoods in the North Knoxville area with...
By Ray Hill Congressman Bill Brock’s decision not to run for governor of Tennessee opened the field to a plethora of candidates and for the first time in Volunteer State history serious candidates populated both the Republican and Democratic primaries. Brock opted to...
By Steve Williams There are still ripples from that big splash Farragut High football made in 2016. “Last season, I think the state championship helped us prepare each week,” recalled veteran Coach Eddie Courtney as preseason practice in pads got underway July...
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