by design | Feb 17, 2026 | The Daily Focus
~ from the Office of Neighborhood Empowerment The Greater Knoxville Community Wood Utilization Group is seeking community input. Local tree companies generate a large amount of wood “waste” that often ends up in landfills but could be reused for other purposes. Are...
by design | Feb 16, 2026 | Columnist, Mattingly
By Tom Mattingly The year was 1969, and the venue was Neyland Stadium/Shields-Watkins Field. The game matched Tennessee and Vanderbilt in the season finale. Tennessee won 40-27, with the Vols annexing a second SEC title in the past three years. Losses to Mississippi...
by design | Feb 16, 2026 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi Hunter Ensley has given Tennessee fans memories that will last a lifetime. His performance in the 2024 College World Series made him a hero to Volunteer supporters and ensured that the cheers would greet him every time he’s recognized at an event on the...
by design | Feb 16, 2026 | Columnist, Duncan
By John Duncan Jr. A few months ago, my wife, Vickie, and I were walking across the UT campus headed toward the Clarence Brown Theater to attend a play. I had checked my phone several times, both on the days before the play and the day of the play, to make sure our...
by design | Feb 16, 2026 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson By the time you read this, I will be back from a short Caribbean escape from the cold and snow of winter. And given the complexity of composing an essay on my iPhone and sending it electronically from sketchy locations, I decided to republish my...
by design | Feb 16, 2026 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector I’m a big fan of YouTube. Changing things that I enjoy watching is easy, and most videos are short, a fact that suits my shortened attention span. One of the best “channels” is “Everything Auto.” The company featured is in Gatlinburg; it tows...
by design | Feb 16, 2026 | The Daily Focus
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Thursday is the filing deadline for all Knox County primary candidates and the list could grow even longer than it is currently. With just a few days to go, here’s the list of candidates (as of Thursday, February 12),...
by design | Feb 16, 2026 | The Daily Focus
~ from the CAC Office on Aging The CAC Office on Aging is pleased to announce the publication of the 24th edition of the Aging Well Resource Directory. This Directory is published every two years, and it is a long-standing, trusted guide for older adults and...
by design | Feb 16, 2026 | Public Notice
NON-RESIDENT NOTICE TO: JAMES A. BARGER IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ROBERT CAWOOD FABIAN, Plaintiff VS. JAMES A. BARGER, Defendant 212510-1 IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE In this Cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that...
by design | Feb 15, 2026 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Seymour Chief John Linsenbigler reflects on career, what comes next By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com When the Fire and Technical Rescue Committee met last week, it was chaired by Seymour Volunteer Captain John Linsenbigler. The chair position rotates...
