by design | Oct 12, 2020 | The Daily Focus
Due to the pandemic, KAT is continuing to operate fare-free to limit close contact on buses and keep passengers and operators safe. As a result, transit service to several early voting locations also comes free of charge, making it easier than ever to cast your vote....
by design | Oct 12, 2020 | Public Notice
Non-resident notice TO: ALAN ABRAMS IN RE: LINCOLN MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY v. ALAN ABRAMS 200654-1 IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE In this Cause it appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the Defendant ALAN ABRAMS,...
by design | Oct 11, 2020 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Early voting starts Wednesday By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Seems like it has been a long political year, doesn’t it? This Wednesday early voting starts in Knox County with a ballot that includes voting for the president of the United States,...
by Steve Hunley | Oct 11, 2020 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley One of the more interesting local races is that between State Representative Gloria Johnson and challenger Elaine Davis in the 13th House District. Johnson served one term in the House, beating Gary Loe in 2012, before losing reelection two years later...
by design | Oct 11, 2020 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Williams There’s a rising star in Hardin Valley Academy’s renowned cross country program. Freshman Maddie Archdale posted a time of 19 minutes, 12 seconds to win the Knoxville Interscholastic League championship Friday on the new 5,000-meter course at Tommy...
by Ray Hill | Oct 11, 2020 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
A Tennessean on the U.S. Supreme Court By Ray Hill I daresay few of my readers recall a Knoxvillian once sat on the Supreme Court of the United States. Judge Edward Terry Sanford served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from 1923 until his unexpected death...
by design | Oct 11, 2020 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mark Nagi It was a matchup that could have easily been a state playoff game. And the game lived up to the hype. On Thursday, October 9, the West Rebels knocked off Region 3-5A rival Powell 39-27, in a game filled with big plays for both teams. “I was really proud...
by Mike Steely | Oct 11, 2020 | Columnist, Steely, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mike Steely The Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park is about a two-hour drive from Knoxville, depending on what route you take, and is well worth a visit. There are lots of interesting sites to see along the way if you wish, like Brushy Mountain Prison,...
by design | Oct 11, 2020 | The Daily Focus
Prioritizing community health and safety, the 16th annual Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon events are moving to a virtual format to avoid the potential spread of COVID-19 and allow runners to safely participate while achieving their personal goals in 2020. ...
by design | Oct 10, 2020 | The Daily Focus
Volunteer Assisted Transportation, a volunteer driver program of the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee, is seeking volunteer drivers to assist seniors and people with disabilities in Knox County. Are you a people person? Do you like helping others? This...
