by Tom Mattingly | Nov 9, 2020 | Columnist, Mattingly
By Tom Mattingly The passage of time has a way of defusing nearly any controversy, particularly in athletics. Fans often look back at “hot button” athletic issues of the past, many times wondering what the fuss was about. At the time these controversies arose, they...
by design | Nov 9, 2020 | Public Notice
COURT NOTICES NON-RESIDENT NOTICE TO: PRESTON TROY KEITH HARRIS. IN RE: CARLIE JUNE DIGBY HARRIS v. PRESTON TROY KEITH HARRIS 200358-2 IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE In this Cause appearing from the Complaint filed, which...
by design | Nov 8, 2020 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Eddie Mannis ‘ready to go to work’ in state house By Ken Lay Eddie Mannis has had very little time off recently and his hard work paid off Tuesday night. Mannis is headed to Nashville to represent District 18 in the Tennessee House of Representatives. Mannis defeated...
by Steve Hunley | Nov 8, 2020 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley The 2020 election is history, at least here in Knox County, yet there are some interesting things to ponder in the vote totals. Who was the night’s biggest winner locally? My answer would be Tim Burchett. The freshman congressman did even better than...
by design | Nov 8, 2020 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com The proposal to turn former East Towne Mall into an e-commerce distribution center received unanimous approval from the Knoxville City Council Tuesday evening. Councilwoman Lauren Rider and Vice Chair Gwen McKenzie...
by Ray Hill | Nov 8, 2020 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill William Anderson was a rare commodity in Tennessee: a military hero who was a liberal, representing a largely rural district. After commanding the submarine Nautilus and making the first successful run under the polar ice cap surrounding the North Pole,...
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By Steve Williams Hardin Valley Academy’s boys cross country team had already made a statement this season that it was the best team in Knoxville Interscholastic League history when it posted a perfect team score of 15 in the KIL meet. The impressive numbers the Hawks...
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Allen among nine new local coaches By Steve Williams Concord Christian School’s new head coach in girls’ basketball played on two TSSAA state championship teams and was a two-year team captain in college. Now Angel Allen is sharing her basketball knowledge and...
by design | Nov 8, 2020 | The Daily Focus
Pre-K – 12th Grade Open House Event Offers Unique Glimpse into Webb School’s People, Programs Webb School of Knoxville will host its fall Spartan Showcase, a Pre-K through 12th grade admissions Open House event, on Sunday, November 15, beginning at 2 p.m., on...
by design | Nov 7, 2020 | The Daily Focus
The Tennessee Historical Commission is now accepting nominations for its Certificate of Merit Awards to honor individuals or groups that work to preserve Tennessee’s heritage. The deadline for submissions is December 31, 2020. “For over forty years, our awards program...
