by design | Jun 2, 2024 | The Daily Focus
Nathan Irwin Named New COO at Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center Tennova Healthcare North Knoxville Medical Center has named Nathan Irwin as its new Chief Operating Officer effective June 17, 2024. Nathan is a Tennessee native and an accomplished leader...
by design | Jun 1, 2024 | The Daily Focus
The WordPlayers salute award-winning author and playwright Cormac McCarthy during the anniversary week of his death with a staged reading of THE SUNSET LIMITED on Monday, June 10, at 7:00 p.m. in The Square Room. Cormac McCarthy received the National Book Award, the...
by design | May 31, 2024 | The Daily Focus
Carson-Newman event celebrated for “creativity” by Tennessee coalition Carson-Newman University is often referred to as “home” among students and alumni. A campus initiative last fall is being hailed for doing its part in upholding the moniker. “Let’s Hug Day” was...
by design | May 30, 2024 | The Daily Focus
University of Tennessee to Host “Garden Buzz: The Celebration of Pollinators” in Honor of Pollinator Week “Garden Buzz” Celebrations of Pollinators Scheduled in Knoxville, Crossville and Jackson KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee Bee Campus Committee, a...
by design | May 29, 2024 | The Daily Focus
The Tennessee Valley Kennel Club will host the American Kennel Club Trials for AKC Fetch, AKC Farm Dog Certified and AKC Temperament tests on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at Jubilee Farms Way, Knoxville TN 37931. This is the third year the Tennessee Valley Kennel Club has...
by design | May 28, 2024 | Black, Columnist
The Accidental Speaker and Other Thoughts By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com A recent article in The Washington Post was entitled “Mike Johnson, the Accidental Speaker, is among the most consequential.” I was wondering how Johnson is...
by design | May 28, 2024 | Columnist, Duncan
Hillary Clinton And Left-Wing Want To Imprison Opponents By John J. Duncan Jr. duncanj@knoxfocus.com Unfortunately, I have heard the bitter Hillary Clinton on two recent newscasts. On the first, she said it would be dangerous to re-elect Donald Trump as...
by design | May 28, 2024 | Columnist, Rector
Not enough road By Joe Rector A few weeks ago, I wrote about the progress of the new Schaad Road. I also wrote about the traffic that had been routed through our subdivision and onto back roads. Here’s an update on that story. Most motorists have been driving...
by design | May 28, 2024 | Columnist, Steely
Regional History 101 for newcomers More Than A Day Away By Mike Steely If you are new to our area and a bit confused or puzzled by some of our places, names, or roads here are a few things you might like to know. Tazewell Pike doesn’t lead to Tazewell; it leads to...
by design | May 28, 2024 | Columnist, Ferguson
Contrasts I don’t make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts. Humorist Will Rogers By Dr. Jim Ferguson If you ever wondered why our country is such a mess, just consider the recent “catfight” in the House of Representatives between AOC, MTG and...
