by design | Jun 30, 2025 | Columnist, Steely
Dayton is celebrating 100-year anniversary of Scopes Monkey Trial A Day Away By Mike Steely Something special is happening in Rhea County in July to mark the 100th anniversary of a very important event there, a trial that brought national attention to the courthouse...
by design | Jun 16, 2025 | Columnist, Steely
Thinking of John Cullum, notable character actor from Knoxville By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com From film’s Grace Moore, Mary Costa, David Keith and Quentin Tarantino, to singers Dolly Parton, Kenny Chesney and Kelsea Ballerini, and comedians Henry...
by design | Jun 9, 2025 | Columnist, Steely
Bald River Falls Bridge reopens By Mike Steely Where else can you drive your car past a roaring waterfall and then safely park and walk back up the road to see it up close? The Bald River Falls Bridge has been closed for a couple of years, and the entire span in...
by design | May 19, 2025 | Columnist, Steely
Recent earthquake brings back memories of Reelfoot Lake A Day Away By Mike Steely Where were you during the recent earthquake? I was at home when the house shook, followed by a loud boom. I ran outside thinking there may have been a railroad or traffic accident, or a...
by design | May 4, 2025 | Columnist, Steely, Stories In This Week's Focus:
A day trip to Rogersville and back A Day Away By Mike Steely “I always read your interesting stories about your visits to these towns but unfortunately, have not saved them. Now, before it is too late, my wife and I want to visit these towns while we still can!” Those...
by design | Apr 28, 2025 | Columnist, Steely
Historic Hancock County Jail and Museum burns More Than A Day Away By Mike Steely The history of East Tennessee’s Hancock County is different than any other county. Sneedville is the only incorporated town in the very rural county and, until recently, was proud of its...
