by design | Apr 15, 2021 | The Daily Focus
Young-Williams Animal Center is at critical capacity for adult dogs, so the shelter is offering a four-day “Don’t ‘Pittie’ a Shelter Dog, Adopt One” special starting Thursday, April 15, that waives fees in exchange for a donation. During the special from April 15-18,...
by design | Apr 13, 2021 | The Daily Focus
Two Private Gardens Open to the Public for One Weekend Only ~from Dogwood Arts Saturday, April 17th: 10AM-5PM & Sunday, April 18th: 12-5PM (last entry at 4PM) The public is invited to experience two spectacular private gardens this weekend only at the Dogwood...
by Jim Ferguson | Apr 12, 2021 | Columnist, Ferguson
People talking without speaking, People hearing without listening, People writing songs that voices never share And no one dare Disturb the sound of silence. Simon and Garfunkel By Dr. Jim Ferguson When an idea for an essay presents itself, I’ve learned to make a note...
by Mike Steely | Apr 12, 2021 | Columnist, Steely
By Mike Steely My wife and I were pleasantly surprised to find a “Storybook Trail” at the Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park recently and last week we drove to Frozen Head State Park near Wartburg and discovered another one in that park. There are now 17 Tennessee...
by Joe Rector | Apr 12, 2021 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector I am a movie fan. If I could, I’d go every week to see a new one. A “film,” as it’s called in the production world, is one of the few things that can keep me in my seat for longer than half an hour. What I like even better are old movies. What I’m...
by Ralphine Major | Apr 12, 2021 | Columnist, Major
(Part 9 in Dwight Kessel series) By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com “Why did you twirl fire?” my mother asked looking at the picture. “My teacher’s idea,” I replied. My unlikely bond with the baton had started nearly a year earlier when my brother decided the...
by John Duncan | Apr 12, 2021 | Columnist, Duncan
By John J. Duncan Jr. The late Chancellor Fred McDonald told me he had lost almost 40 pounds in three months simply by stopping eating in front of the television. He said he had figured out that every time he watched television, he seemed to want popcorn, ice cream,...
by Mark Nagi | Apr 12, 2021 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi Tennessee’s football team is a couple of weeks into spring practice. Did you know this? You probably did. Maybe you didn’t. I don’t know your level of fandom. But the odds are you aren’t transfixed on quotes from Vols assistant coaches how wide receiver...
by design | Apr 12, 2021 | The Daily Focus
Looking for some new treasures or looking to sell some old? Want a fun way to raise money for your neighborhood? Check out the 2021 CTV Neighborhood Treasure Hunt & Online Auction! Bidding is underway and will continue through Friday, April 23, for the...
by design | Apr 12, 2021 | Public Notice
Non-Resident NOTICE DAVID RAY HELTON -Vs- KAYLA RACHELLE HELTON Docket # 150205 IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE In this cause, it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant KAYLA RACHELLE HELTON is a...
