by design | Jul 18, 2021 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Williams Marshaun Bowers of The King’s Academy continues to turn heads as a young but talented football player. The 5-9, 175-pound sophomore slot receiver and defensive back stood out in the Knoxville Classic 7 on 7 tournament Thursday at Powell High. But it...
by design | Jul 18, 2021 | Columnist, Steely, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mike Steely Water towers around our nation can be unusual, either in shape or how they are painted. In Collinsville, Illinois, there’s a water tower in the shape of a ketchup bottle. Happy faces smile from water towers in several states and at least two states have...
by design | Jul 18, 2021 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
For clarification, July 20, 2021: While the stadium and the Austin Homes renovation project are neighboring ventures, the two are not connected. KCDC is overseeing the Austin Homes renovation while the sports authority is leading the stadium construction. By Ken Lay...
by design | Jul 18, 2021 | The Daily Focus
Elle Colquitt Photography & Fiber Vessels Elle Colquitt, Photography Elle’s photography showcases the unique artistry that can be found in window reflections. Although her images appear to be taken as a double exposure, each image is captured in a single...
by design | Jul 17, 2021 | The Daily Focus
MEDIC staff will be cooking hot dogs on the following days and times and at these locations July 19 – 23: Monday: Athens Donor Center – 10 AM to 4 PM Walmart – Oneida – Noon to 6 PM Walmart – Greeneville – Noon to 6 PM Tuesday: Crossville...
by design | Jul 16, 2021 | The Daily Focus
Nuclear power company will invest $100 million in low-power demonstration reactor site Low-power demonstration reactor will be at East Tennessee Technology Park Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and...
by design | Jul 15, 2021 | The Daily Focus
Volunteer Ministry Center invites Knoxville Opera to perform On Friday, July 16 at the invitation of Volunteer Ministry Center, Knoxville Opera will be performing a concert of Broadway, Disney, Opera, and songs for people gathered under I-40 at North Broadway. The...
by design | Jul 14, 2021 | The Daily Focus
~ from the City of Knoxville’s Office of Neighborhood Empowerment A Block Party Info Session for neighbors to learn more about the proposed multi-use stadium proposed for the Old City area will be held Saturday, July 17, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at 400 E. Jackson Ave....
by design | Jul 13, 2021 | The Daily Focus
This week’s spotlight highlights KCHD’s Strong Baby and Safe Sleep Projects The Knox County Health Department (KCHD) Strong Baby and Safe Sleep projects promote healthier families and infants by providing education and resources to parents. Both projects are an...
by design | Jul 12, 2021 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector I received an invitation to the event but wasn’t sure whether or not to attend. It was a retirement get together for Ron Rogers and Steve Taylor, two former band directors in Knox County and other places. My brother Jim convinced me to go, and I’m glad...
