by design | Jul 18, 2020 | The Daily Focus
Emerald Youth Foundation, a faith-based nonprofit nearly three decades old that serves young people in the heart of the city, is seeking applicants to fill paid, part-time roles within the organization, including positions with its AmeriCorps program. The...
by design | Jul 17, 2020 | The Daily Focus
SHAKESPEARE ON THE SQUARE presents a very different season in which we go “Off The Square” to present Much Ado About Nothing at Ijams Nature Center WHO: Presented by Tennessee Stage Company in collaboration with 70/30 Creative WHAT: ...
by design | Jul 16, 2020 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus
An editorial by Senator Mike Bell Never has recreation in the great outdoors been more inviting to the public than it is today. While many look for new activities where people are easily distanced, Tennesseans are flocking to the woods, waters, fields, and trails to...
by design | Jul 16, 2020 | The Daily Focus
Early voting for the State and Federal Primary and County General election begins Friday, July 17, running Monday to Saturday until Saturday, Aug. 1. Election Day is Thursday, Aug. 6. The voter registration deadline to participate in the August election was Tuesday,...
by design | Jul 15, 2020 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus
On July 15, 2020, Superintendent Bob Thomas will share the district’s reopening plan with the Board of Education. The full plan is now available at www.knoxschools.org/connect, along with summary documents and Frequently Asked Questions organized by topic. Key...
by design | Jul 15, 2020 | The Daily Focus
Motorists traveling on I-40 in Knox County should be aware of upcoming bridge repairs that will have an affect on traffic in East Knoxville. Starting on Sunday, July 19, traffic on I-40 East and West will experience a reduction in lanes and reduced speed from...
by design | Jul 14, 2020 | The Daily Focus
‘I’m just a guy out here helping’ By Steve Williams For the first time in 42 years John Chavis isn’t coaching college football. But he’s still coaching. About four miles from where he was the defensive coordinator in Tennessee’s 1998 national championship season,...
by design | Jul 14, 2020 | The Daily Focus
Early voting starts Friday, July 17, and voters will utilize the Knox County Election Commission’s new “paper ballot” system. The paper system replaces the electronic voting machines, last used for the March primaries. Approved in December, the change...
by design | Jul 13, 2020 | The Daily Focus
On Saturday, August 1, First Farragut United Methodist Church (FFUMC) and Central United Methodist Church, Lenoir City, will partner to host a Mobile Pantry food giveaway. The event will take place at First Farragut UMC, 12733 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN. A...
by design | Jul 13, 2020 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson Well, we made it back from the beach without incidence. The only difference I noted in our recent travel was the ubiquitous mask that even our airport’s Smokey bears are forced to wear. Sadly, most of us can now complain, “I can’t breathe.” I would...
