by design | Jul 19, 2017 | The Daily Focus
The Sevier County Economic Development Council, the Cities of Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge and Sevierville along with the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development will be hosting two job fairs in July targeting potential employees in surrounding counties....
by design | Jul 19, 2017 | The Daily Focus
On Saturday, July 22, the Seymour Volunteer Fire Department will be at Seymour Farmers Market with their big red fire truck from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Information on fire safety will be provided. They will have a family activity tent set up with face painting and hats for...
by design | Jul 19, 2017 | The Daily Focus
When: 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2017 Where: Milton Roberts Recreation Center, 5900 Asheville Highway Who: Mayor Madeline Rogero, 4th District Councilman Nick Della Volpe, Knox County Election Commission staff, 4th District neighborhood leaders,...
by design | Jul 18, 2017 | The Daily Focus
Looking for local neighborhood groups, their boundaries and their contact info? Now there’s a map for that. The Office of Neighborhoods (OON) collaborated with the Knoxville Knox County Geographical Information System (KGIS) and the City’s Engineering...
by design | Jul 18, 2017 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley publisher@knoxfocus.com If like me, you have a pet you realize that precious creature is a part of the family. Regular readers of The Focus will recall the frequent mentions of my little Jack Russell terrier, Opie. From the time I saw him, I instantly...
by design | Jul 18, 2017 | The Daily Focus
Goodwill Foundation of Knoxville, Inc. announces “Football Kickoff 2017” set for 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 15, 2017. This new event features several well-known authorities on Tennessee sports, Bob Kesling, Tim Priest, Jeff Francis, Pat Ryan, and Brett Hubbs,...
by design | Jul 17, 2017 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson Communication is a delicate art, and unfortunately, too often taken for granted. Do words adequately convey our thoughts? You can read my words, but they are, at best, a reflection of my thoughts. Plato’s illusion of the cave comes to mind. Direct...
by Mark Nagi | Jul 17, 2017 | Columnist, Nagi, Norman
By Alex Norman It is the unofficial start of college football season… the return of SEC Media Days to the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover, Alabama. It is a people-watching paradise, especially the hundreds of Alabama fans that converge on the small lobby of the hotel,...
by Ralphine Major | Jul 17, 2017 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major At first glance, it is difficult to see where the picture begins or ends. The black and white ball of fur on a bed of leaves shows a glimpse of nature few people would ever stumble across. The rare photo was taken by Caroline McGinnis and shared with...
by design | Jul 17, 2017 | Columnist, Moore
By Rosie Moore I don’t go to movies any more but I do watch them on TV and it’s surprising how many wonderful movies are derived from wonderful books. Alas, so many movies today are full of violence, murder, and mayhem, with just a sprinkling of love thrown in...
