by design | Jan 19, 2025 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Choto residents talk roadway safety By Ken Leinart Traffic studies can tell you a lot of things about a community. Where are the bottlenecks along a certain route? What’s the average daily speed on this road or that road? Where are crashes most likely to happen? What...
by design | Jan 19, 2025 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Publisher’s Positions By Steve Hunley Priorities Matter California has been the center of the culture that values “social justice” over the practical mechanisms of running a government. That is precisely why Los Angeles found itself burning to the ground. Mayor...
by design | Jan 19, 2025 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
Gibbs returns to state in Unified bowling By Steve Williams Gibbs High is going to the state tournament again this year in Unified bowling. Four teams competed in the Upper East Tennessee Sectional qualifier for that honor Friday at the Strike & Spare Fountain...
by design | Jan 19, 2025 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
The Gentleman From Minnesota: Melvin Maas By Ray Hill I would be surprised if a single reader has ever heard of Melvin J. Maas, but his was a truly remarkable life. A pilot during both World Wars, Maas was at various times a soldier, a congressman and a businessman. ...
by design | Jan 19, 2025 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
Farragut Community Center to host health and wellness fair Shop Farragut in partnership with the Town of Farragut will host the fifth Farragut Health & Wellness Expo presented by Turkey Creek Medical Center/Tennova. The free event will feature unique...
by design | Jan 19, 2025 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
Knox County Farm Bureau Honored with President Award During the 103rd annual meeting of the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation in December, Knox County Farm Bureau was recognized for its accomplishments and successes from the past year. Knox County Farm Bureau President...
by design | Jan 19, 2025 | The Daily Focus
City Seeks Input to Develop Its Five-Year Consolidated Plan ~ from the Office of Neighborhood Empowerment The City of Knoxville is seeking public input to develop its Five-Year Consolidated Plan and will host a public meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 6 p.m. at the...
by design | Jan 18, 2025 | The Daily Focus
Update to Knoxville’s One Year Plan ~ from Knoxville-Knox County Planning The annual update of the City of Knoxville’s One Year Plan has begun, and the public is encouraged to participate. The One Year Plan serves as the foundation for zoning decisions and is based on...
by design | Jan 17, 2025 | The Daily Focus
Senator Becky Massey takes Oath of Office as 114th General Assembly Convenes Massey was also reappointed chairman of the Senate Transportation and Safety Committee State Senator Becky Massey, R-Knoxville, officially began her fourth full term in the Tennessee Senate...
by design | Jan 15, 2025 | The Daily Focus
WINTER FARMERS MARKET RETURNS JANUARY 18, 2025 – CELEBRATE LOCAL WITH FRESH PRODUCE, ARTISANS, AND FAMILY FUN! WHAT: Winter Farmers Market Re-Opening Day WHEN: Saturday, January 18, 2025, 10 AM – 2 PM WHERE: Outdoors on Market Square COST: Free to attend...