by design | Apr 20, 2016 | The Daily Focus
Keep Knoxville Beautiful is excited to host its second Trash Run in the town of Farragut. The Trash Run will take place on and near the Turkey Creek Greenway on April 20 to celebrate Earth Day. Participants will meet at Wild Wing Cafe in Farragut at 5:30 p.m. This is...
by design | Apr 20, 2016 | The Daily Focus
Recent studies by the Social Service Review show the number of homeless women and families spiking across the United States, which is why Support the Girls – Knoxville is taking action. This grassroots initiative is part of a network of chapters in multiple...
by design | Apr 19, 2016 | The Daily Focus
KODAK, TN – In honor of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, Great Smoky Mountains Association (GSMA) has released a list of the 100 most influential individuals in Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s (GSMNP) history, including many who have had a...
by design | Apr 19, 2016 | The Daily Focus
Porcelain tile manufacturer to create 40 jobs Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Randy Boyd along with Del Conca USA officials announced yesterday the company will invest $30 million to expand operations at its Loudon facility. The...
by design | Apr 19, 2016 | The Daily Focus
As part of the Dogwood Arts Festival, the Oak Ridge Community Orchestra will be performing famous and memorable music in Knoxville’s Market Square from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm on Saturday, April 30th. Grab a tasty lunch from a local shop, sit on a bench in front of the...
by design | Apr 18, 2016 | The Daily Focus
Reaching Out for Agape, a student-run Indiegogo campaign that aims to raise money for Agape Outreach Homes, has launched. They are fundraising to help Agape purchase fifteen new beds for residents who live in the house as well as those transitioning to independent...
by design | Apr 18, 2016 | The Daily Focus
The Historic Fourth + Gill Neighborhood welcomes you to celebrate its 26th Anniversary Tour of Homes on Sunday, April 24, 2016 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. Purchase advance Tour of Homes tickets for $10 (free for children 12 and under) on the Fourth + Gill website...
by design | Apr 18, 2016 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson It should come as no surprise that we often make judgements on appearances. We do this even though we know magazine cover-girls with airbrushed perfection aren’t real. Similarly, the facades of movie stars are often a far cry from their true...
by design | Apr 18, 2016 | The Daily Focus
I have received several responses to the constituent survey which was recently mailed out. This week I would like to talk about the results. If you have not yet filled out a survey, it is never too late to give feedback. If you need information on how to access the...
by design | Apr 18, 2016 | Absher, Columnist
By Sally Absher SDMS Student to Participate in Duke Talent Identification Program Mason Strader (above), a 7th grader at South Doyle Middle School, was invited to participate in the Duke Talent Identification Program. Participants are selected for scoring above...
