by design | Oct 2, 2025 | The Daily Focus
Final Day to Register to Vote is Monday, Oct. 6. ~ from the City Office of Neighborhood Empowerment The deadline to register for Knoxville’s General Election is Monday, Oct. 6. Register online at GoVoteTN or submit a printed voter registration application to the Knox...
by design | Oct 1, 2025 | The Daily Focus
Taste of Turkey Creek Celebrates 11 Years of Food, Fun, and Community Support Pinnacle Turkey Creek is proud to announce the return of its signature community event, Taste of Turkey Creek, on Friday, October 10, from 6–9 p.m. Now in its 11th year, Taste of Turkey...
by design | Sep 30, 2025 | The Daily Focus
Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon launches two new challenges for 2026 Register now before prices increase in October Organizers of the Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon have announced two new options for 2026 participants: Knox Hills Challenge and Marble...
by design | Sep 29, 2025 | Columnist, Ferguson
Anniversary Quest By Dr. Jim Ferguson A quest often connotes something heroic or perhaps noteworthy. My quest was not heroic, but perhaps noteworthy. Mr. Webster explains that a quest is an act of seeking, so my return to Crater Lake National Park in Oregon fits the...
by design | Sep 29, 2025 | Columnist, Rector
Reflecting on the last year By Joe Rector Mommas and daddies aren’t supposed to outlive their young’uns. That’s what happened to Amy and me. Our son Dallas passed away one year ago today (Sept. 23). For the past year, we’ve lived a miserable existence. One day we are...
by design | Sep 29, 2025 | Columnist, Pratt
When Faith and Fear Collide By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor Fear can be an icy grip that often paralyzes people in their tracks. We’ve all seen or known someone who missed an incredible opportunity because they froze in fear. For example, a...
by design | Sep 29, 2025 | Columnist, Mattingly
The ‘people’ and ‘events’ of Tennessee football By Tom Mattingly There are memories of a number of great moments scattered across the expanse of Shields-Watkins Field. I’ve seen most all of them from my vantage point in Section OO, 53 years and...
by design | Sep 29, 2025 | The Daily Focus
Carson-Newman University dedicates new Child Development Lab Carson-Newman University held a dedication ceremony on Friday, Sept. 19, opening a new chapter for its Child Development Lab (CDL). A new facility on the western edge of campus is home to a program that will...
by design | Sep 29, 2025 | Public Notice
PUBLIC NOTICE SALE OF VALUABLE REAL PROPERTY UNDER DECREE OF THE KNOX COUNTY CHANCERY COURT TAX SALE # 23c STATE OF TENNESSEE EX REL., vs. DELINQUENT TAXPAYERS, DOCKET NOs. 201957-2 AND CONSOLIDATED CASES: The above styled judicial proceeding was filed...
by design | Sep 28, 2025 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Richard Briggs kicks off re-election campaign By Ken Lay Senator Richard Briggs is seeking a fourth term in the Tennessee State Senate. He made it official on Sunday, Sept. 21, with a kickoff event at Marble Hall at Lakeshore Park. Briggs, who represents District 7 in...
