by design | Nov 28, 2021 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
Panthers eye first state title Friday By Steve Williams If anything beneficial came from Powell’s surprisingly easy win over West, it was that you can’t take anything for granted. The Panthers stunned the Rebels and onlookers 35-7 in a TSSAA Class 5A semifinal...
by design | Nov 28, 2021 | Columnist, Ferguson, Stories In This Week's Focus:
There is no difference between communism and socialism, except in the means of achieving the same ultimate end: communism proposes to enslave men by force, socialism – by vote. It is merely the difference between murder and suicide. —Ayn Rand. By Dr. Jim...
by design | Nov 28, 2021 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
The Falcons celebrate after winning the 9U championship in the Knox Metro Youth Football League this season. They were one of two 9U teams in the Falcons’ youth program this season and one of the nine team champions in the KMYFL. The other eight KMYFL champions...
by design | Nov 28, 2021 | Columnist, Duncan, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By John J. Duncan Jr. duncanj@knoxfocus.com In my column last week, I wrote that my father received about 90% of the vote in Knoxville’s African-American precincts in his three races for mayor. He had led the peaceful integration of Knoxville during some very...
by design | Nov 28, 2021 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Jamie Schnell schnellj@knoxfocus.com Southern Lights owner and Knoxville native Pamela Little grew up with music all around her. Her mother was a singer, and her dad was a reverend who also started a rescue mission. Pam’s passion for giving people chances stems...
by design | Nov 28, 2021 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Jamie Schnell schnellj@knoxfocus.com Karen Terry, owner and broker of New Door Realty LLC, has been opening new doors for families in South Knox, Blount, Sevier, Jefferson, and Loudon counties since opening this year. Terry contributes her success to being...
by design | Nov 28, 2021 | The Daily Focus
Bike Walk Knoxville and Visit Knoxville are partnering to continue the Tour de Lights tradition in Knoxville. On Saturday, December 11th at 5:30 p.m., the community is invited to participate in the Tour de Lights presented by Visit Knoxville and Bike WalkKnoxville; a...
by design | Nov 27, 2021 | The Daily Focus
Historic Ramsey House’s most popular workshop is back! Create your very own beautiful natural wreath in this hands-on workshop! Instruction, holiday refreshments, fresh greenery, and supplies are included (except garden gloves & small garden clippers). There...
by design | Nov 26, 2021 | The Daily Focus
Emerald Youth Foundation is participating in the United States Department of Agriculture’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) through Sept. 30, 2022. CACFP provides snacks after school, at no separate charge, to young people who participate in Emerald Youth’s...
by design | Nov 25, 2021 | The Daily Focus
Festivities include Christmas at the Capitol, holiday residence tours Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee announced the state’s holiday events, including Christmas at the Capitol and “A Storybook Christmas” tour of the Tennessee Residence. “This...
