By Alex Norman The past few weeks have been filled with off the field distractions for Tennessee’s football program. So actually getting back on the field for spring practice is a welcome change. Vols head coach Butch Jones met with the media on before the first...
By Ralphine Major The professor’s timing is perfect! In the midst of a presidential election, the release of his book entitled “Presidential Character” is sure to spark enthusiasm for our nation’s highest office. Timothy D. Holder, Knoxville resident and Professor...
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com More than 450 people turned out for the Neighborhood Awards and Networking Luncheon at the Knoxville Convention Center recently. The annual event featured exhibits from various city and county agencies, companies, and the...
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Knox is a large county, surrounded by Anderson, Union, Jefferson, Sevier, Blount, Loudon and Roane Counties. All of these neighboring jurisdictions contribute to Knox County, Knoxville and Farragut’s economy, society, and...
By David Klein Teamwork and perseverance were among the lessons the South Doyle Jr. Pro 8 and Under Boys’ All-Stars Basketball Team learned in their march to second place in the Knox County 8 and Under Youth Basketball Tournament, hosted by the Knox Co. Parks and...
By Ken Lay Carter Middle School eighth grader Jordan Heifner recently closed out a stellar middle school career. And when she did so, she was in elite company. A three-year middle school career, including her seventh and eighth-grade years starring for the Lady...
Bud Armstrong routs Rowell Owen wins big in 2nd District Horn tops in 5th, heads to run off in August By Steve Hunley, Publisher Knox Countians went to the polls last week and reelected Knox County Law Director by a thumping good majority. In the last returns...
By Steve Hunley The people of Knoxville and Knox County deserve a big pat on the back for coming out and voting last Tuesday. If anybody doubts the power of voting, last week’s election should dispel a lot of preconceived notions; if anybody doubts the ability of the...
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com The Knoxville Transit Authority is looking to start implementing changes to its trolley services this May. One of the proposed changes, dealing with service to Summit Towers, saw debate for much of KTA’s February meeting. Although...
By Ray Hill Charles Evans Hughes achieved just about every high office that could come to one man save one: the presidency, and he came mighty close to achieving that as well. Judge Learned Hand once paid tribute to both Hughes and his son, Charles Evan Hughes, Jr.,...
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