by design | Nov 14, 2021 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Williams There was a lot of love and pride in the Upper Campus Commons area at Berean Christian School last Wednesday afternoon. And a lot of Lady Eagles in the building, too. Even Carol Zachary Mitchell, a former Gibbs High and Carson-Newman Lady Eagle, was...
by design | Nov 14, 2021 | The Daily Focus
Recognized for its Work to Advance Economic Mobility in Knoxville Volunteer Ministry Center (VMC) has been named as the 2021 Bank of America Neighborhood Champion for its work in ending homelessness and addressing the affordable housing crisis in Knoxville. Its...
by design | Nov 13, 2021 | The Daily Focus
Carson-Newman University will hold its Winter Commencement ceremony on Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. in the Sevierville Convention Center. Dr. Beth Rushing, a 1981 C-N alumna, will address the December graduates. Rushing is president of the Appalachian College Association (ACA),...
by design | Nov 12, 2021 | The Daily Focus
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs will be joined by local philanthropist Randy Boyd and other elected officials to break ground on what will become Knox County’s newest dog park. The public is invited to attend the event, which will be held at Beverly Park, 5311 Beverly...
by design | Nov 11, 2021 | The Daily Focus
This is the 34th year for the Orange and Blue competition. MEDIC has lost the previous two years and is looking to bring the trophy back to Knoxville. Appointments are preferred for the November 15 – 19 blood drive. Appointments can be made online at...
by design | Nov 10, 2021 | The Daily Focus
~ from Visit Knoxville The Elf on the Shelf® is a cherished Christmas tradition celebrated in households around the world. This November, for a sixth straight year, Santa will send some of these magical Scout Elves from the North Pole to Knoxville, Tennessee to be...
by design | Nov 9, 2021 | The Daily Focus
The holidays can be especially difficult while walking through your grief journey. Mynatt Funeral Home, Powell Church and Walking with Joy-Loss & Grief Recovery are partnering together to offer Walking through the Holidays with Joy to the community. This free...
by design | Nov 9, 2021 | The Daily Focus
The Knox County Parks and Recreation Department will host its first-ever Fall Festival this Sunday, Nov. 14, at Tommy Schumpert Park, 6400 Fountain City Road. The event, which is free and open to the public, kicks off at 1 p.m. and wraps up at 4 p.m. ...
by design | Nov 8, 2021 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major Occasionally, I still see images in the news and on social media about him. It has been over two months since the tragedy in faraway Afghanistan that claimed the lives of 13 brave Americans. On November 11, our nation pauses to honor our veterans...
