by design | Jul 1, 2022 | The Daily Focus
Knox County plans to celebrate Park and Recreation Month in July with a series of events, public awareness campaigns, and activities to showcase area parks and greenways. Under the guidance of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), the country has...
by design | Jun 30, 2022 | The Daily Focus
$450 deposit arriving July 1 to support the needs of families with back-to-school preparations The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is providing extra support to thousands of families who receive monthly cash assistance through the state’s Families First...
by design | Jun 29, 2022 | The Daily Focus
MEDIC and Bruster’s Ice Cream are teaming up to help donors cool off with a pint of ice cream this June. Donors will receive a coupon for a pint of ice cream on June 29th and 30th. Additionally, donors will receive a ticket to Anakeesta on July 1st. As a reminder,...
by design | Jun 29, 2022 | The Daily Focus
~ from Tennessee Senate Republican Caucus On Friday several new laws will take effect to protect victims of crime and crack down on violent criminals. The changes to Tennessee’s criminal justice system include establishing truth and transparency in criminal...
by design | Jun 29, 2022 | The Daily Focus
Lane Closures Halted for Independence Day Holiday Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4 holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning...
by design | Jun 28, 2022 | The Daily Focus
The seventh-annual War Dogs fundraiser comes as canines and handlers protect freedom worldwide As Americans fire up their barbeques and break out their flip-flops with the arrival of summer, Pet Supermarket, a specialty pet supply retailer with over 200 stores across...
by design | Jun 27, 2022 | Columnist, Mattingly
By Tom Mattingly When you think about the loyalty of Tennessee football fans, you might consider how this loyalty manifests itself, often from faraway places. These are fans for whom a trip to Knoxville is a major undertaking, requiring a great deal of planning and...
by design | Jun 27, 2022 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson If kids knew what they wanted to be at age eight, the world would be filled with cowboys and princesses. I wanted to be a pirate. Thank God, nobody took me seriously and scheduled me for eye removal and peg leg surgery. –Bill Maher I...
by design | Jun 27, 2022 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi Ending hunger for everyone. “The Love Kitchen” in East Knoxville was born on Valentine’s Day 1986 with that mission in mind. It was the brainchild of twin sisters Helen Ashe and Ellen Turner. They served 22 people that first day. All that Helen and Ellen...
by design | Jun 27, 2022 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector After the last column on battling inflation, I was surprised that folks contacted me to ask about sharing some of the things Amy and I did to get through the tough times. Of course, then can’t compare with the mess we find ourselves in now. Price gouging...
