by design | Dec 10, 2022 | The Daily Focus
KSO to present a ‘Celtic Christmas’ at 36th Annual Clayton Holiday Concert on Dec. 16-18 One of East Tennessee’s favorite holiday traditions takes a Celtic twist this year as the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra presents the 36th Annual Clayton Holiday Concert. “The...
by design | Dec 9, 2022 | The Daily Focus
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the appointment of Brigadier General Warner A. Ross II as Adjutant General of Tennessee and Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Military, effective January 21, 2023. Ross succeeds Major General Jeff Holmes, who will...
by design | Dec 8, 2022 | The Daily Focus
UPDATE, 12/8 We regret to inform you that both days of this year’s Candlelight Christmas have been cancelled, due to flooding and a high likelihood of continuing rain throughout the weekend. It saddens us greatly to have to cancel this beloved event, but the safety of...
by design | Dec 7, 2022 | The Daily Focus
KAT Invites Passengers to Knoxville Station for a Kids Holiday Party KAT is partnering with Muse Knoxville to host a FREE Kids Holiday Party to bring cheer to our passengers and their families. The event will be on Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to...
by design | Dec 6, 2022 | The Daily Focus
Curated Holiday Shopping at Maker Exchange ~ from Dogwood Arts Curators from Dogwood Arts will be on-site during the hours below to offer an elevated local shopping experience this holiday season. From original paintings and jewelry to handcrafted mugs, candles, and...
by design | Dec 5, 2022 | Black, Columnist
Are Blacks Becoming Politically Irrelevant? By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com haroldblackphd.com In this election cycle, there has been a notable swing of Latino voters to the Republican party. One reason has been abortion. Fifty-five percent of Latinos are...
by design | Dec 5, 2022 | Columnist, Duncan
Environmentalists Want To Force People To Drive Less By John J. Duncan Jr. duncanj@knoxfocus.com My Dad told me many years ago – probably in the 1980s – that there were more cars in most high school parking lots than there were at UT when he started there in...
by design | Dec 5, 2022 | Columnist, Ferguson
Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other. John Adams By Dr. Jim Ferguson It’s funny how you all of a sudden notice something. Some years ago, I noticed a tree with yellow to reddish...
by design | Dec 5, 2022 | Columnist, Steely
What was your childhood Christmas present wish? More Than A Day Away By Mike Steely The holidays are upon us and every child has a secret, or not-so-secret, wish for a Christmas present. Although traditionally the Christmas season begins right after Thanksgiving, it...
by design | Dec 5, 2022 | Columnist, Major
My First Church By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com Across the region, there are many churches named Fairview Baptist. The one shown here is in Corryton, Tennessee, at the intersection of Fairview Road, Emory Road, and Thompson School Road near Harbison’s...