by design | Dec 5, 2013 | Knoxville, News, The Daily Focus
Community Cinema series addresses immigration reform What: Free preview screening of The State of Arizona, followed by a moderated panel discussion about immigration reform as it affects our community and nation. When: Thursday, December 5, 7 p.m. ...
by design | Dec 4, 2013 | Knoxville, The Daily Focus
Santa Claus is coming to town – along with floats, marching bands and all kinds of family entertainment on Friday, Dec. 6th, during the WIVK Christmas Parade sponsored by Advanced Office Systems. The annual parade, a highlight of the Christmas in the City...
by design | Dec 4, 2013 | Knoxville, The Daily Focus
Samaritan Ministry will host the second annual FaithWalk – Knoxville Steps Up for HIV in commemoration of World AIDS Day on Saturday, December 7, 2013. The 1.75-mile walk through Downtown Knoxville kicks off at 1:00 p.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church...
by design | Dec 4, 2013 | Knoxville, News, sports, The Daily Focus
KNOXVILLE—Former Vol football player Inky Johnson will share the story of his career-ending injury and his inspirational message of perseverance next month during a fundraiser for University of Tennessee, Knoxville, students going to work at Super Bowl XLVIII...
by design | Dec 3, 2013 | Knox County, The Daily Focus
The Knoxville Community Band will ring in the holiday spirit in Knoxville this season with a free Christmas concert at Northwest Middle School auditorium on Sunday, Dec. 8th, at 3 p.m. Come hear your favorite holiday tunes performed by a group of talented,...
by design | Dec 3, 2013 | News, The Daily Focus
On Saturday, December 7, 2013 Concord Marina, Concord Captain’s Club and Knox County Parks and Recreation will host the 5th Annual Lightfest for Tots, a lighted boat parade to benefit the United States Marina Corps Toys for Tots program. The Lightfest for Tots lighted...
by design | Dec 3, 2013 | News, The Daily Focus
Today, Team Burchett for Wreaths Across America fundraising topped $20,000, thanks to a generous $5,000 donation from Priority Ambulance. “Veterans hold a special place in my heart,” said Priority Ambulance CEO Bryan Gibson. “Priority Ambulance is pleased to support...
by design | Dec 2, 2013 | News, The Daily Focus
KUB will close the eastbound curbside lane on a short section of Kingston Pike between Wellington Drive and Wesley Road from 9 a.m. –3 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, as work is completed on the natural gas distribution system in this area. Some listed closures may...
by Mike Steely | Dec 2, 2013 | Columnist, Steely
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com A suggestion from his grandson prompted Thomas Wright to become Abraham Lincoln. Or at least take on the Lincoln character. And now the Oak Ridge man, who is a facility supervisor for an engineering and construction company,...
by design | Dec 2, 2013 | Columnist
In 2008, the United States Supreme Court upheld a voter identification law passed in Indiana requiring voters at the polls to present either a United States-issued or an Indiana-issued form of photo identification to vote. The case was Crawford v. Marion County...
