by design | Dec 12, 2025 | The Daily Focus
Friday, December 12, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM Drive-Thru Drop-Off at 1611 East Magnolia Avenue ~ ~ from East Tennessee PBS East Tennessee PBS is proud to continue its commitment to serving our neighbors through a special community food drive supporting Wesley House...
by design | Dec 11, 2025 | The Daily Focus
National Wreaths Across America Day Saturday, December 13, Noon Wreaths honoring Veterans in Knoxville’s three veteran cemeteries will be placed following an opening ceremony at noon on December 13. Volunteers are welcome and encouraged to honor our veterans....
by design | Dec 10, 2025 | The Daily Focus
~ from the John T. O’Connor Senior Center The John T. O’Connor Senior Center’s Winter Craft Fair ushers in the holiday season with one of our most beloved traditions. We bring together a varied group of local and regional artisans and crafters for a celebration of...
by design | Dec 9, 2025 | The Daily Focus
~ from the Halls Republican Club The Halls Republican Club will meet Tuesday, Dec 09, 2025, at the Boys and Girls Club, 1819 Dry Gap Pike, 37918, just off East Emory Rd. As usual, there will be a Meet-and-Greet at 6:05 p.m. with snacks and fellowship, followed by the...
by design | Dec 8, 2025 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector The last six weeks have been a rough time at the Rector household. Amy fell ill with a terrible cough and a chest and head filled with congestion. She barked as her body tried to clear her lungs of the stuff, and for a while, she ran a temperature of...
by design | Dec 8, 2025 | Columnist, Pratt
By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor Our Bible begins with, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth,” setting the tone for scripture and our world. Genesis offers a creation account with foreshadowing of Christmas and...
by design | Dec 8, 2025 | Columnist, Ferguson
Not all Democrats are crazy, but the left that controls their party is. Congressman Jim Jordan By Dr. Jim Ferguson The title of this essay is only partly true. In 2006, blogger Jay Geiger combined the words “click” and “bait” as a portmanteau, creating the term...
by design | Dec 8, 2025 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi You knew it was going to happen. We all knew it was going to happen. Lane Kiffin once again left an employer in the lurch, putting his self-interests above everything else. We should have listened to Al Davis, the owner of the Oakland Raiders, who called...
by design | Dec 8, 2025 | Columnist, Mattingly
By Tom Mattingly Over the years, there has been a distinct tendency for Americans to remember with great precision where they were when major world events took place. They might recall the assassinations of President Kennedy in 1963, Bobby Kennedy and Dr. Martin...
by design | Dec 8, 2025 | The Daily Focus
~ from Mabry-Hazen House Celebrate the holiday season with Mabry-Hazen House! The historic house museum will offer its popular Christmas tours on December 12 and 13, 2025. Join us for historic Christmas cheer! On Friday, December 12, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and...
