by design | May 12, 2022 | The Daily Focus
Identifying Pathways for All Aspiring Educators The Tennessee Department of Education announced that, throughout the month of May, Tennessee will spotlight the state’s Grow Your Own initiative, which is inspiring the next generation of future teachers so that every...
by design | May 11, 2022 | The Daily Focus
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— The Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs will team up with DICK’S House of Sport to pay tribute to all Knox County TSSAA State Championship winning teams. The 2021-22 sports seasons winners – including athletes, family members, coaches, athletic directors,...
by design | May 11, 2022 | The Daily Focus
Twelve Tennessee State Parks are joining the Tennessee chapter of the American Canoe Association to offer low-cost kayaking instruction on May 21, as part of National Safe Boating Week on May 21-27. The ACA is the national accrediting body for paddle sports education....
by design | May 10, 2022 | The Daily Focus
SENIOR JOB FAIR for everyone age 50+ When: Wednesday, May 11, 2022 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Where: O’Connor Senior Center, 611 Winona St. The Senior Employment Service is hosting a Senior Job Fair featuring prospective employers and vendors wanting to hire older adults. Job...
by design | May 9, 2022 | Columnist, Steely
By Mike Steely Our region is a fantastic area to get out and take the family to visit places that are free or almost free. In my past “Day Away” columns, I’ve written about many of those places and you can review most of them on www.knoxfocus.com by selecting “Steely”...
by design | May 9, 2022 | Black, Columnist
It is no secret that we are poorly governed at the federal level. I believe that state and local governments are more responsive to their constituents. One of the obvious examples of poor governance can be found amongst those appointed by the president – and...
by design | May 9, 2022 | Columnist, Ferguson
We hang petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office. ~ Aesop By Dr. Jim Ferguson We are connected like never before. As I sat down to begin this essay I got a call from Betty’s Beauty Bar in Lansing, Ohio. Perhaps it was election day confusion because I...
by design | May 9, 2022 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector joerector@comcast.net While I mowed the upper lot of the yard, I looked across the road and saw a tractor at the neighbor’s house. Steering it was Steve Cox. We began first grade together, and both have lived within spitting distance of our boyhood...
by design | May 9, 2022 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major I saw them early in their career. The Judds came to Knoxville during the Tennessee Valley Fair and performed at the Homer Hamilton Theatre. I happened to be nearby when they exited the bus and got a quick picture. The mother/daughter duo captivated...
by design | May 9, 2022 | Columnist, Duncan
By John J. Duncan Jr. duncanj@knoxfocus.com A few years ago, I was speaking to about 100 eighth graders in the Rayburn Room at the U.S. Capitol. One of the students asked me if I liked my job. I immediately replied that I loved my job and felt very lucky to have it. I...
