by design | Nov 28, 2020 | The Daily Focus
In this season of giving, Secretary of State Tre Hargett cautions Tennesseans to be wary of scams when making charitable donations. “Tennesseans are generous and support each other in times of need, especially around the holidays,” said Secretary Hargett....
by design | Nov 27, 2020 | The Daily Focus
Tennessee has one of the highest dementia-related mortality rates. In fact, each year more than 3,500 Tennesseans die from Alzheimer’s Disease. We recognize caregivers are an integral part of people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias lives. In Tennessee today,...
by design | Nov 26, 2020 | The Daily Focus
Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs has teamed up with the Knox County Fire Prevention Bureau to demonstrate turkey fryer safety. Watch the video here. ...
by design | Nov 25, 2020 | The Daily Focus
During this season of gratitude and giving, you can show your appreciation for loved ones with gifts of activities from the City’s Parks and Recreation Department. Gift passes for those activities – arts and crafts workshops, ice skating, indoor swimming,...
by design | Nov 24, 2020 | The Daily Focus
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Be advised of holiday-related changes in other City services: Waste Connections will not collect household garbage or recycling collection on...
by design | Nov 24, 2020 | The Daily Focus
~ from UTAD After receiving Monday’s COVID-19 test results, the Tennessee men’s basketball program is extending its pause on team activities. The Volunteers will not travel to Indianapolis for next week’s Jimmy V Classic, where they were scheduled to...
by design | Nov 24, 2020 | The Daily Focus
Keeping our seniors safe and combating isolation this Holiday Season Since the onset of the global health crisis, the CAC Office on Aging has added over 150 seniors struggling with food insecurity. The Monday – Friday daily delivery is now over 1,100 homebound...
by Ralphine Major | Nov 23, 2020 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major This year, the sports season has been altered. Due to COVID-19, seating capacity at sporting arenas and stadiums has been drastically limited. Schedules have been canceled or shortened. The usual games and events that usher in the Christmas season...
by Joe Rector | Nov 23, 2020 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Virtual learning is in full use now. From elementary school to college, students are adapting to this new style of education. Some students and parents like the system while others declare it’s the worst possible solution for educating the young while...
by Jedidiah McKeehan | Nov 23, 2020 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jedidiah McKeehan It may happen that you have a case that is proceeding to trial. Let’s say it is a contract dispute case. During the case, you may offer to settle by paying the other side $20,000.00. Then they reject this offer. If the case proceeds to trial, the...
