by design | Sep 17, 2023 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
Bearden Village has much to be proud of By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com The Bearden neighborhood began as farmland in the 19th century and is named for the former Knoxville Mayor and state legislator Marcus De Lafayette Bearden. In 1962 it was...
by design | Sep 17, 2023 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
MARISA MITCHELL, CADENCE CAPTURES The West High School marching band plays at halftime Friday night at Dan Y. Boring Stadium on the Central High campus. Powell next! ‘We can’t wait,’ says Halls coach By Steve Williams The Battle of Emory Road will be rockin’ at...
by design | Sep 17, 2023 | The Daily Focus
Tennessee RiverLine Launches “Plan Your Journey” Trip Planning Tools An interactive web map, suggested itineraries and other resources will help users plan paddling trips and other recreational activities on and along the Tennessee River KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The...
by design | Sep 16, 2023 | The Daily Focus
The Board of Directors of Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union (KTVAECU) announced Lynn Summers has been named President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 3, 2023. Lynn Summers replaced Glenn W. Siler, who retired April 30, 2023, after 49 years of service...
by design | Sep 15, 2023 | The Daily Focus
RAM Needing Volunteers for Free, 1-day Healthcare Clinic in Coalfield, Tenn. Call for volunteers for pop-up clinic coming to Coalfield High in December Remote Area Medical – RAM® – a major nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free, quality dental, vision...
by design | Sep 14, 2023 | The Daily Focus
~ from PK Hope is Alive Support Group The speakers this month will be Mac and Marty McBroom talking about Marty’s experience with Deep Brain Stimulation and how it has changed her life. They live in Clinton and Mac is the Public Information Officer for the Anderson...
by design | Sep 13, 2023 | The Daily Focus
What: 2023 Senior Safety Summit Who: Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), a program of AmeriCorps Seniors When: Friday, September 15, 2023 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Where: O’Connor Senior Center (611 Winona...
by design | Sep 13, 2023 | The Daily Focus
Knoxville hosting 2023 Governor’s Conference on Hospitality and Tourism from September 13-15, 2023 “We are really excited to host the Governor’s Conference this fall in Knoxville,” said Kim Bumpas, president of Visit Knoxville. “So much has changed in our destination...
by design | Sep 12, 2023 | The Daily Focus
KNOXVILLE, TN – Friends of the Knox County Public Library will hold its Fall Used Book Sale Sept. 28-30 at Central United Methodist Church, 201 3rd Ave. With the exception of collectible books, most items will be priced at $2 or less. In addition to thousands of...
by design | Sep 11, 2023 | Columnist, Mattingly
The way things appeared 19 years ago this month By Tom Mattingly AUTHOR’S PREFACE: Last Monday morning (Sept. 4) and into most of Tuesday (Sept. 5), the announcement of the new Smokey Grey uniforms honoring former Vol quarterback Condredge Holloway dominated our...