by design | Apr 6, 2026 | Columnist, Ferguson
A Spiritual perspective makes life better now and there is the hope of then. James V. Ferguson, MD, FACP By Dr. Jim Ferguson Here we go again. The fools are marching and proclaiming “No Kings.” These rubes apparently don’t realize that the last king we had was 250...
by design | Apr 6, 2026 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector For the most part, winter seems to have bid us farewell. Yes, around here, half a dozen “special winters” are still to come, but the temperatures are beginning to climb. I worry about the saying about March: “in like a lion, out like a lamb.” Another...
by design | Apr 6, 2026 | Columnist, Pratt
By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor We are now past Easter. The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ all stand as the single most important event in human history. No moment has carried greater weight, no act has produced more...
by design | Apr 6, 2026 | Columnist, Mattingly
By Tom Mattingly There are times that someone posts something on the internet that just cries out for historic perspective. One thing is certain. You talk about “retiring numbers,” and you get all kinds of reasons to do so… or not do so. You also get an occasional...
by design | Apr 6, 2026 | Columnist, Steely
More Than A Day Way By Mike Steely When was the last time you took a walk downtown? If you’re like me, you probably visit a few places downtown, or if you’re new to the area, you may not know all the interesting and historic places there are in our busy and...
by design | Apr 6, 2026 | The Daily Focus
Trees Knoxville invites the community to celebrate a decade of growing a healthier urban forest at a special spring FUN-raiser hosted at Xül Beer Company on Sunday, April 12, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. This family-friendly event will bring together supporters, volunteers,...
by design | Apr 6, 2026 | Public Notice
FORECLOSURE NOTICES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms, and conditions of a Deed of Trust Note dated 10/11/2023, and the Deed of Trust of even date securing the same, recorded 10/16/2023, in...
by design | Apr 5, 2026 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Sheriff candidates discuss homelessness, immigration By Ken Lay The race to become Knox County’s next sheriff has kicked into high gear, and four candidates are bidding to replace Tom Spangler, who will soon depart the office due to term limits. Spangler is completing...
by design | Apr 5, 2026 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley Birthright Citizenship Should Be Banned The Supreme Court of the United States is reviewing the executive order issued by President Trump, which restricts birthright citizenship. The executive order issued by President Trump reverses what has been a...
by design | Apr 5, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Pete Gawda The estate of mysterious Coca-Cola heiress Eugenia Williams will soon be open to the public. The Renaissance-Revival style house contained ahead-of-its-time appliances and was built to blend in with the landscape. Eugenia Williams was something of...
