by design | Dec 2, 2020 | The Daily Focus
This holiday season, give the history lover or proud Tennessean on your list the “Tennessee State Capitol: A Tennessee Treasure,” a new coffee-table style book created by the Tennessee State Library and Archives and published by the Secretary of State....
by design | Dec 1, 2020 | The Daily Focus
Motorists traveling in Knox County should be aware of upcoming traffic changes along Alcoa Highway in Knox County. Beginning on Wednesday, December 2, access from Barber Hill Road and Montlake Drive to Alcoa Highway will be closed. Signage is in place for new...
by design | Dec 1, 2020 | The Daily Focus
Knox County will cut the ribbon on the 22nd annual Holiday Festival of Lights at The Cove at Concord Park (11808 S. Northshore Drive) at a family-friendly event starting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Dec 3 with Mayor Glenn Jacobs greeting guests and passing out candy...
by design | Nov 30, 2020 | Columnist, Ferguson
“The question for agnosticism is, Who turned on the lights? The question for faith is, Whatever for?” Annie Dillard By Dr. Jim Ferguson Humans are creatures of habit, though some more so than others. I’ve known people who are inflexible or can deal with only one issue...
by design | Nov 30, 2020 | Columnist, Duncan
By John J. Duncan Jr. It was very sad to see the news reports on the loss of lives and the homes and even entire small towns that were burned in the recent fires in California, Oregon and Washington State. What made it even sadder is that much of this loss could have...
by Jedidiah McKeehan | Nov 30, 2020 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jedidiah McKeehan When we think of laws that affect us, we normally think of laws that have been passed by our legislators and signed off on by our state governor. For example, we are not allowed to drive our cars while under the influence because there is a law...
by Ralphine Major | Nov 30, 2020 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major It may be the biggest test of discipline we have seen during this pandemic. At this writing, we are preparing for Thanksgiving, one of our nation’s most popular holidays. Gathering with family and friends for Thanksgiving has been a...
by Joe Rector | Nov 30, 2020 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Thanksgiving will be different from any we’ve experienced. That happens in life, especially one that has been lived for nearly 70 years. Still, it’s strange the way events cause us to adapt to new ways. When we were children, our family didn’t...
by Tom Mattingly | Nov 30, 2020 | Columnist, Mattingly
By Tom Mattingly For those of us who traveled with the Vols over the years, Friday nights on the road were open for most of us, with Saturday’s evening events being scripted nearly to the last minute. Except the game, of course. For me, one of the most interesting...
by Mark Nagi | Nov 30, 2020 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi Boy oh boy was November 23 a lousy day for Tennessee athletics. First came the news that men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes was one of multiple members of the program that had tested positive for COVID-19. Tennessee immediately postponed all team...
