by design | Aug 7, 2016 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Miki Johnson was busy preparing flowers for a large wedding last week when her daughter and daughter in-law arrived at Mommy & Me. All three work there and even Miki’s mom, June Lay, is involved. June was out delivering for the...
by Ray Hill | Aug 7, 2016 | Columnist, Hill, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill In 1943, while still a member of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Cabinet, Harold L. Ickes wrote his autobiography. Aptly entitled “Autobiography of a Curmudgeon,” Ickes immediately said, “If, in these pages, I have hurled an insult at anyone, be it...
by design | Aug 7, 2016 | Absher, Columnist, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Sally Absher Welcome Back Students! A hearty “Welcome back” to Knox County students and their families! We hope you (or your parents) will make a habit of reading the Chalk Board column in the weekly Knoxville Focus paper – either the print version that comes out...
by design | Aug 7, 2016 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Chilhowee Park is the region’s often underutilized premier outdoor event park. The park and the neighborhoods that surround it are known by most Knox County residents but how much do you really know about it? What is now Chilhowee...
by design | Aug 7, 2016 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Williams It’s not too late for a Summer Vacation trip. In fact, the way CARE 365 founder Dave Moore sees it, a ride in the Family Truckster may be just what many Americans need after recent disturbing events. Moore has converted the Truckster’s Christmas...
by design | Aug 6, 2016 | The Daily Focus
Beginning Sunday, August 7, the Beck Cultural Exchange Center, Inc., will kick off a weeklong series of events to commemorate its Second Annual Eighth of August Jubilee that will culminate on Saturday, August 13 at Chilhowee Park. Sunday, August 7 beginning at 6 p.m....
by design | Aug 6, 2016 | The Daily Focus
The Anderson County Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) will host a free workshop for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want a better understanding of starting a new business. The TSBDC advises and...
by design | Aug 5, 2016 | The Daily Focus
Join us for the Great Smoky Arts & Crafts Community Marketplace in downtown Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Sugarlands Distilling Company will host local artists Saturday, August 13 from 10 a.m. to 4. p.m. Come experience, first hand, the craftsmanship and beauty that goes...
by design | Aug 5, 2016 | The Daily Focus
Top Blount County restaurants to offer samples of their fare Let the friendly competition begin. Taste of Blount, a collection of savory food favorites from restaurants, caterers and gourmet grocers, returns for its 15th year at the Theater in the Park in...
by design | Aug 5, 2016 | The Daily Focus
Have a blast with the past at the East Tennessee History Fair! The “History Hound” Dog Costume Contest is a feature event of the 9th Annual East Tennessee History Fair being held on Saturday, August 20. Bring your canine companion in his best historic costume to...
