by design | Dec 23, 2016 | The Daily Focus
No Lane Closures on Interstates and State Routes from December 23rd until January 3rd Road construction won’t delay travelers during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is once again halting all lane closure...
by design | Dec 22, 2016 | The Daily Focus
Celebrating East Tennessee’s Finest Glass Artists Dogwood Arts’ First Friday events and exhibitions support the creativity of local and regional artists. To kick off the new year, Dogwood Arts will present artworks created by the talented Glass Guys who call...
by design | Dec 21, 2016 | The Daily Focus
Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett is organizing one last cash mob, this time to show appreciation to Alvin Frye, a longtime local business owner in Fountain City. Frye served during World War II and the Korean War and has owned the Fountain City Exxon station at...
by design | Dec 21, 2016 | The Daily Focus
Appalachian Arts Craft Center in Norris will be offering the following classes in January: Landscape Painting with Sherry Smith, Dichoric Pendant with Donna Gryder, Pottery on the Wheel with Sandra McEntire, Handbuilding with Judy Brater, and Nuno Felted Scarf with...
by design | Dec 20, 2016 | The Daily Focus
What: Christmas tree recycling When: Throughout the month of January 2017 Where: Dutchtown Convenience Center – 10618 Dutchtown Rd Halls Convenience Center – 3608 Neal Dr John Sevier Convenience Center – 1950 W. Gov....
by design | Dec 19, 2016 | Public Notice
NOTICE OF SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE WHEREAS, default has occurred in the performance of the covenants, terms and conditions of a Deed of Trust dated August 7, 2007, executed by ALFRED LAMAR GRIFFIN AND EVON GRIFFIN, conveying certain real property...
by Jedidiah McKeehan | Dec 19, 2016 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jed McKeehan Tennessee has the highest number of bankruptcies of any state in the country, so it might be useful to understand the differences between the two most common types of bankruptcies. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy, or a straight bankruptcy, is where you are...
by Joe Rector | Dec 19, 2016 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Stepping outside our comfort zones is a scary thing. Little control over many situations is available, and our nerves are frayed in dealing with the simplest tasks. We can learn so much about the rest of the world and, in some cases, learn to empathize...
by design | Dec 19, 2016 | Columnist, Moore
By Rosie Moore I want to add the various tributes to Christmas that are celebrated around the world. A very interesting country that celebrates Christmas is India. Compared to other religious festivals, Christmas is quite a small festival in India, due to the...
by design | Dec 19, 2016 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson About this time every year, lady friends of mine begin to talk about how stressed-out they are. Apparently, their nurturing gene shifts into full throttle as the winter solstice nears, and women feel they must make Christmas “magical” for their...