by design | Jun 11, 2022 | The Daily Focus
On June 11, 1792, William Blount, Governor of the Southwest Territory, carved out the boundaries of both Knox and Jefferson counties, effectively bringing government business closer to the people of the region. Today marks 230 years since the counties’ founding....
by design | Jun 10, 2022 | The Daily Focus
Knox County and the Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency (TWRA) will sponsor Free Fishing Day from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 11 at The Cove at Concord Park (11808 S. Northshore Drive). This event is geared toward families and children and allows those who...
by design | Jun 9, 2022 | The Daily Focus
Knox County Schools Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk today announced the appointment of several key leaders for the district. Dr. Keith Wilson will serve as Assistant Superintendent of Academics, with oversight of Learning and Literacy, Academic Supports, College and...
by design | Jun 9, 2022 | The Daily Focus
Monday, the Tennessee Department of Education released the proposed rules to implement the Tennessee Investment in Student Achievement (TISA) Act. Informed by input from a variety of stakeholders—parents, educators, superintendents, and business and community leaders—...
by design | Jun 8, 2022 | The Daily Focus
Knox County and the Water Quality Forum will host the 5th annual Cheers to Clean Water Celebration and Clean-Up on Saturday, June 11 at Suttree Landing Park (1001 Waterfront Drive SE). The event, which includes a water race for kayaks and paddle boarders, kicks off...
by design | Jun 8, 2022 | The Daily Focus
~ from UTAD KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee athletics will host a Big Orange Watch Party for this weekend’s NCAA Knoxville Super Regional games against Notre Dame. The watch party will be located in the green space just beyond the outfield wall down the right-field...
by design | Jun 7, 2022 | The Daily Focus
Five Knox County students who placed first or second in their categories at this year’s Tennessee History Day contest will represent Tennessee at the National History Day competition beginning June 12. After competing in regional contests across the state, 241...
by design | Jun 7, 2022 | The Daily Focus
Austin-based AngelouEconomics’ report of four-day festival’s economic impact suggests wide range of benefits from job creation and tax generation to visitor spending and wages Today, Big Ears released the AngelouEconomics analysis of the economic impact of its...
by design | Jun 6, 2022 | Columnist, Steely
By Mike Steely There are lots of things to see and do within a short drive from Knoxville with historic sites, museums, parks, lakes and mountain scenery aplenty. There are also lots of places to eat and some very special places that not only have tasty fare but are...
by design | Jun 6, 2022 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi As I get older, the more and more I realize how beneficial life experiences are for the soul. We weren’t meant to sit on the couch and watch other people do things while we collect dust as the Netflix queue gets a workout. With that in mind, when the...
