by design | Nov 1, 2025 | The Daily Focus
Sen. Briggs shares resources for Tennesseans facing food insecurity during federal government shutdown New website launched to connect families with food assistance and volunteer opportunities NASHVILLE, Tenn. – State Senator Richard Briggs (R-Knoxville) is sharing...
by design | Oct 31, 2025 | The Daily Focus
AGING: A FAMILY AFFAIR PROVIDES PRACTICAL INFORMATION ON ISSUES RELATED TO AGING (Plus, an Office on Aging Celebration of Our 50 Years of Service!) ~ from the Office on Aging Thursday, November 6, 2025 7:45 am – 3:45 pm 50th Celebration at 11:30 am Rothchild...
by design | Oct 30, 2025 | The Daily Focus
Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee Scales Support to Meet Need During Shutdown Effective immediately, Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee has activated its emergency plan in response to growing nutrition access needs throughout our 18-county service...
by design | Oct 30, 2025 | The Daily Focus
Don’t ghost the costume contest – Halloween fun wraps up Oct. 31 in downtown Knoxville The Downtown Knoxville Alliance reminds residents and visitors that there’s still time to enter the Wicked Cool costume contest before Halloween night. Whether you’re spooky,...
by design | Oct 29, 2025 | The Daily Focus
Last Chance to Apply for the Tennessee Promise Scholarship: November 3rd Deadline Rapidly Approaching! The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) is encouraging all high school seniors to apply for the Tennessee Promise scholarship before the November 3, 2025,...
by design | Oct 28, 2025 | The Daily Focus
DOGWOOD ARTS SETS OUT TO KEEP KNOXVILLE BLOOMING — FOR THE NEXT 70 YEARS Annual Bazillion Blooms Campaign Encourages Tree Planting Across East Tennessee It’s planting season in Tennessee, and Dogwood Arts is once again on a mission to Keep Knoxville Blooming! Through...
by design | Oct 27, 2025 | Columnist, Ferguson
Kings “If we really had a King, Democrats would not be allowed to protest on No Kings Day.” Un-Common Sense By Dr. Jim Ferguson What kind of a person would waste a beautiful fall day to rant and rave about kings in a country that has never had a potentate in...
by design | Oct 27, 2025 | The Daily Focus
Standing Guard: Keeping What Matters the Most By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor Last week, I had the privilege of speaking in the stunningly beautiful city of St. Augustine. Founded in 1565 by Pedro Menéndez de Avilés and 800 Spanish...
by design | Oct 27, 2025 | Columnist, Rector
Toddlers By Joe Rector Amy and I are blessed to have had two wonderful children. Lacey and then Dallas filled our young lives with all sorts of joys, and even the woes weren’t so bad when we look at them in hindsight. Our children learned the importance of an...
by design | Oct 27, 2025 | Columnist, Mattingly
November 1959: A memorable Homecoming Day triumph By Tom Mattingly The day was Nov. 7, 1959, when LSU came to town ranked No. 1 in the nation. The Tigers had not given up a touchdown in 38 consecutive quarters, and, on this day, the streak would reach 40. The game...
