by design | Nov 14, 2016 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson As I drove to work November 7, 2008, I marveled at how normal everything looked, where in fact everything had changed. Obama had just been elected President on the promise of “hope and change.” We got the change, and this almost destroyed our hope....
by Mark Nagi | Nov 14, 2016 | Columnist, Nagi, Norman
By Alex Norman A Cleveland franchise won a major sports championship. The Chicago Cubs won the World Series. A reality TV star will be our next President. If 2016 has proven anything to us, it is that anything is possible. So it got me thinking about things related to...
by Steve Williams | Nov 14, 2016 | Columnist, Williams
By Steve Williams The 2016 Tennessee football season neared like most others, with anticipation and excitement, though many thought this one might be special. I tempered all the preseason fuss a little by asking if nationally-ranked Tennessee was a paper tiger or for...
by Ralphine Major | Nov 14, 2016 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major As I pen this column, two major events of the week weigh on my mind—voting and veterans. It is quite interesting to note how closely the two are related. Americans have just elected a new president to lead our country for the next four years. ...
by design | Nov 14, 2016 | Columnist, Moore
By Rosie Moore I have a child who was born in 1955. I don’t think he/she will mind me discussing their age, he/she lives up North, but the year 1955 brings back numerous memories. Here are some comments that were made in that year: I’ll tell you one thing, if things...
by Joe Rector | Nov 14, 2016 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Thwack! Thwack! Thawck! The sound grows louder as the sky fills with the same sound coming from hundreds or even thousands as they hover. What can it be? Helicopter parents are either constantly present or on call to sweep into any situations that might...
by design | Nov 14, 2016 | The Daily Focus
East Tennessee is a beautiful region that is rich with history and interesting places. Each year, the East Tennessee Preservation Alliance recognizes outstanding persons, projects and organizations working to preserve our heritage for future generations. This year,...
by design | Nov 13, 2016 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Beer sales near churches resolution delayed By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com What seemed to be a foregone conclusion to drop the current 300 feet required between churches and beer retailers saw some church opposition Tuesday night. The Knoxville City Council...
by Steve Hunley | Nov 13, 2016 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley When Donald Trump first announced his intention to seek the Republican presidential nomination, his declaration was greeted with little enthusiasm from many GOP regulars and a collective giggle from the ruling elite and the mainstream media. Just last...
by design | Nov 13, 2016 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Take a Tasty Walk with East TN Tours Want a tasty walking tour of downtown Knoxville? How about dining your way along Gay Street or Market Square and discovering a bit of history along the way? If your walking shoes are ready and...
