by design | Apr 26, 2026 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill Readers will likely be surprised to learn that I frequently write columns well in advance of their publication. As this is written, President-elect Donald Trump is naming various nominees to the sundry offices and departments of the federal government....
by design | Apr 26, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Services for three unclaimed veterans will be held at the East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery at 2200 East Governor John Sevier Highway on Wednesday, May 6, at 1 p.m. It takes a lot of preparation, care and...
by design | Apr 26, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ken Lay It was a night of celebration for the Central High School baseball team on Tuesday. The Bobcats honored their seniors before capturing a 10-4 victory against Jefferson County on Bud Bales Field at Tommy Schumpert Park. Central also celebrated the...
by design | Apr 26, 2026 | The Daily Focus
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com When may a Knox County Commissioner speak on a matter that isn’t on the agenda? That was a situation discussed by the commission’s Rules Committee in a meeting where two commissioners, Shane Jackson and Gina Oster,...
by design | Apr 25, 2026 | The Daily Focus
Anchor Grant to Support Capital Project to Create a Financial Literacy Interactive Exhibit Bank of America announced it will make a $250,000 anchor grant to Muse Knoxville to help advance the organization’s capital campaign and support the development of its future...
by design | Apr 24, 2026 | The Daily Focus
TOWNSEND, Tenn. — This spring, the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center invites the community to experience Appalachian culture through hands-on learning, traditional craftsmanship, and immersive history. The season kicks off with the fifth annual Fiber Fair April...
by design | Apr 23, 2026 | The Daily Focus
First Lady Maria Lee announced the eighth annual Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge. The goal of the challenge is to instill in kids a heart for service by asking them to join the First Lady in devoting a small portion of their summer break to serving others. The...
by design | Apr 22, 2026 | The Daily Focus
MARYVILLE, Tenn. — Book lovers across East Tennessee have until Saturday, April 25, to participate in Book Crawl 2026, a multi-stop literary adventure designed to connect readers with locally owned shops. The event encourages participants to visit four participating...
by design | Apr 21, 2026 | The Daily Focus
65th Annual Dogwood Arts Festival This Weekend | April 24-26th | World’s Fair Park Spring in East Tennessee means one thing — the return of one of Knoxville’s most beloved traditions: the Dogwood Arts Festival. Now in its 65th year, the festival takes place April...
by design | Apr 20, 2026 | Columnist, Nagi
By Mark Nagi Spring practice is now complete for the Vols. Back on April 11, over 48,000 fans showed up at Neyland Stadium to watch the Orange & White Game on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Those who witnessed the scrimmage might have their own opinions on...
