by design | May 3, 2015 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com With two locations, four doctors, and state of the art technology, you’ll find The Eye Group has just about everything you need in family eye care. “We value our patients,” says Kristy Chapman, Manager of The Eye Group’s 7220...
by design | Apr 30, 2015 | Dan Andrews, The Daily Focus
In an effort to create a more open and transparent government, Mayor Rogero has authorized the 2015-2016 proposed city budget be searchable for the first time. In years past, City of Knoxville budget information was available in “read format only.” That...
by design | Apr 29, 2015 | Knox County, The Daily Focus
Knoxville will commemorate the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War, April 30 through May 3. A series of programs and activities will highlight Union, Confederate, and African American perspectives, with a focus on Reconstruction, remembrance, and...
by design | Apr 28, 2015 | Knox County, The Daily Focus
By Sally Absher Elementary school students from seven schools in the Knoxville area participated in the 15th Annual Tate’s Regional Science Fair on Monday, April 20. Judges from Science, Technology, and Engineering professions judged 82 entries from 3rd, 4th...
by design | Apr 28, 2015 | Knoxville, The Daily Focus
Knoxvillians will get the chance to enjoy a free outdoor event with giveaways and plenty of activities at the fourth annual Knoxville Let’s Move! Event held on Saturday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Victor Ashe Park, 4901 Bradshaw Road. The event is...
by design | Apr 27, 2015 | Absher, Columnist
By Sally Absher Correction. In last week’s article on the FY16 KCS budget, the Focus noted that Dr. McIntyre defended his unilateral approval of the $27,900 grant contract with The Broad Center (TBC) by citing Board Policy DM, which states that “The Knox County Board...
by design | Apr 27, 2015 | Archives, Columnist
By Sharon Frankenberg, Attorney at Law Earlier this month, President Obama declared 35 East Tennessee counties (including Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Grainger, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, and Sevier) major disasters due to damage done by winter storms during the week of...
by design | Apr 27, 2015 | Absher, Columnist
By Sally Absher Hat tip to KCS parent and Focus reader Ron Raymond, who provided this very thorough review of the literature sources posted on the Knox County Schools (KCS) website in support of “balanced calendar.” It is well known that one can find a study that...
by design | Apr 27, 2015 | Public Notice
75 FORECLOSURES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S SALE Sale at public auction will be on June 25, 2015 on or about 10:00AM local time, at the North Side Entrance, City County Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, conducted by the Substitute Trustee as identified...
by design | Apr 27, 2015 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson My life is certainly different than when I managed a large medical practice and was responsible for thousands of patients. I no longer take care of the herd, just sixty or so thoroughbreds in my concierge medical practice. I do stay busy and...
