by design | Apr 8, 2020 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus
Civil legal resources available for those in need Now more than ever, Tennesseans need assistance with civil legal issues, and the Tennessee Supreme Court Access to Justice Commission is kicking off its annual Help4TNDay celebration on April 8. In response to the...
by design | Apr 8, 2020 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus
America’s small businesses are the backbone of our nation’s economy, but too many are struggling to stay in business as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. The good news is that sweeping relief is on the way. The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) – a nearly...
by design | Apr 8, 2020 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) launched a special hotline this month to help make it easier for families with children to check on their application for emergency cash assistance. Applicants can call 833-496-0661 to learn the status of...
by design | Apr 7, 2020 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus
One of Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs’ key projects is cruising right along. To support the Read City USA mission during COVID-19 shutdowns, Mayor Jacobs has launched Story Time Live on his Facebook page and Read City USA Instagram page. As of this morning, folks have...
by design | Apr 7, 2020 | The Daily Focus
~ from Dogwood Arts We’ve seen you out there practicing, and now it’s time to put your skills to the test! Dogwood Arts is excited to announce the Chalk (Your) Walk Competition happening in YOUR neighborhood now through April 12th! We’ve been inspired by the words of...
by design | Apr 7, 2020 | The Daily Focus
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Despite restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many public libraries continue to serve their communities and in partnership with the Tennessee State Library and Archives, are offering several online resources for learning at home, research and...
by design | Apr 6, 2020 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson Few Americans would argue that life has changed dramatically in the last month. For me, even 9/11 and retirement pale in comparison to the COVID–19 pandemic. All my life I was racing somewhere: college, then medical school, my office or the...
by Jedidiah McKeehan | Apr 6, 2020 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jedidiah McKeehan For many years of my life I was fortunate enough to be mailed small amounts of money from my relatives for my birthday. I was appreciative and thankful, regardless of the amount. However, I had a discussion with a friend recently who...
by Joe Rector | Apr 6, 2020 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector How are you holding up? That’s a question many folks are asking others. This stay-at-home lifestyle is negatively affecting plenty of people. The “belly-aching” is deafening, but I understand those who are miserable. Some of us, however, are doing all...
by Ralphine Major | Apr 6, 2020 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com Those were the words our mother overheard one morning. We had stopped at a restaurant in Grainger County on our way to the annual Grainger County Tomato Festival. Some locals on the other side of the divider that separated our...
