by design | Jun 27, 2021 | The Daily Focus
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com The Knox County Merit System Council met Wednesday afternoon in the Small Assembly Room of the City-County Building and voted to re-elect their leader. Gina Oster was nominated by Jim Jennings and approved for the...
by design | Jun 26, 2021 | The Daily Focus
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com The law firm of Baker Donelson has been hired to represent the Knoxville-Knox County Sports Authority. The members met Tuesday at the Beck Cultural Center and approved the hiring. Stephanie Welch, Chief of the city’s...
by design | Jun 25, 2021 | The Daily Focus
June 25, 2021 Dear Gabe, I read your letter and appreciate your response. However, I do not agree with your philosophy or your interpretation. I do not necessarily oppose KUB entering the broadband business as you said in your letter. I do oppose spending $700 million...
by design | Jun 25, 2021 | The Daily Focus
The King’s Academy enthusiastically announced Coach Sean Jones as the next athletic director for the one hundred and forty-two-year-old institution. Coach Jones joined TKA in the fall of 2020 as the varsity boys basketball coach and development officer. Prior to his...
by design | Jun 25, 2021 | The Daily Focus
Eighteen students representing Tennessee were recognized at the 2021 National History Day competition, earning three medals and a special award. In total, 59 middle and high school students from Tennessee participated in the competition, allowing students to showcase...
by design | Jun 24, 2021 | The Daily Focus
June 24, 2021 Knoxville City Council P.O. Box 1631 Knoxville, TN 37901 Dear City Council Members: Earlier today, County Commissioner Justin Biggs sent a letter objecting to KUB’s plans to enter the broadband business, providing high speed...
by design | Jun 24, 2021 | The Daily Focus
June 24, 2021 Dear members of the Knoxville City Council and the Knoxville Utilities Board of Commissioners, Recently our community has followed with great interest the proposal from the Knoxville Utilities Board to spend approximately $700 million over 10 years to...
by design | Jun 24, 2021 | The Daily Focus
Join the fun and experience America’s game as it was played in 1864. The Knoxville Holstons take on the Nashville Maroons, July 17, 11:00 a.m., and the Emmett Machinists of Knoxville will play the Nashville Maroons at 2:00 p.m.! Don’t forget your lawn chair and...
by design | Jun 23, 2021 | The Daily Focus
The District Attorney’s 2021 Citizens Academy is now accepting applications from people who would like to get a thorough, behind-the-scenes look at the criminal justice system. Participants learn about the specific roles of law enforcement officers, attorneys,...
by design | Jun 22, 2021 | The Daily Focus
Yoshi, the gas delivery and auto services company, has officially opened its brand new headquarters in Nashville with an official ribbon cutting and meeting with Tennessee Governor Bill Lee. The company, previously headquartered in San Francisco, chose to move its...
