by design | Aug 29, 2016 | The Daily Focus
T.H.E. Neighborhood Scoop Saturday, Sept. 3rd, 2- 4:00 pm Tank Strickland Park, next to Burlington Branch Library 4614 Asheville Hwy. FREE ICE CREAM! Cake walk, book swap, lawn games, face painting, music.
by design | Aug 28, 2016 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Howell, Smith Rally CAK to Victory over Grace Christian By David Klein Stewart Howell rescued CAK. The 6’1” sophomore who primarily plays wide receiver for the Warriors made the defensive play of the game. With CAK leading 36-29 and 1:20 left, the Grace Christian...
by Steve Hunley | Aug 28, 2016 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley The embarrassment in Tennessee over the failed TN Ready test has barely faded when auditors from the State Comptroller’s office have released a scathing report about mismanagement inside the Achievement School District. As described by reporter...
by Ray Hill | Aug 28, 2016 | Columnist, Hill, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill As Tennessee entered the summer months of 1948, Governor Jim Nance McCord and Gordon Browning battled for the Democratic nomination to be chief executive of the state. Any campaign waged by Gordon Browning quickly became hard fought and the genteel McCord...
by Steve Williams | Aug 28, 2016 | Columnist, Stories In This Week's Focus:, Williams
By Steve Williams Butch Jones has put Tennessee football back on the map. But can he keep it there? That will be answered on the field in the 2016 season, which opens Thursday night with a visit from Appalachian State. The Vols’ rise into the preseason Top 10 has more...
by design | Aug 28, 2016 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Yes, the sign went back up and once again the proud and historic Tennessee Theatre on Gay Street downtown has its name proudly and more brightly lit. The majestic theatre has a long history of film and live events that continue...
by design | Aug 28, 2016 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Williams South-Doyle head coach Clark Duncan didn’t want to talk about the past Friday night. That’s understandable. The present is looking pretty good and the future mighty fine. A freshman and sophomore combined for three touchdown runs in South-Doyle’s...
by design | Aug 28, 2016 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Williams Halls High’s boys golf team continues to enjoy beating Farragut this season. The Red Devils’ latest victory over their old nemesis also took place on the Admirals’ home course at Fox Den Country Club. Alex Hodge, Halls’ lone senior, and Anthony...
by design | Aug 28, 2016 | The Daily Focus
Golfers and supporters of The Free Medical Clinic of America who participate in this year’s 8th Annual Dr. Tom Kim Charity Golf Tournament will have the opportunity to honor a TV news legend and outstanding East Tennessee humanitarian, former WBIR-TV Channel 10 news...
by design | Aug 27, 2016 | The Daily Focus
By Cynthia Day Spitler Ahoy matey! The Pirates of Penzance is one of three operas, along with La Bohéme and Mary Queen of Scots, to be highlighted at the Blount County Public Library as the “Knoxville Opera Company 2016-2017 Season Preview.” This year’s...
