by Ralphine Major | Mar 30, 2020 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major 2020 is bringing us a different kind of spring. As if cancellation of basketball’s March Madness was not enough disruption, more events are canceled or postponed due to the Coronavirus. For now, no Smokies games or college baseball games are...
by Joe Rector | Mar 30, 2020 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector I figure many folks are like me; they’ve made it through the first week of “social distancing” and stayed at home. It feels much like those times when snow dumped several inches on us in East Tennessee except the roads are clear and there’s no sledding...
by design | Mar 30, 2020 | Columnist, Moore
By Rosie Moore In this turbulent world of today, there are many things that make us smile or feel good. Some facts of life are too ridiculous or too factitious to even think about, so where can we go to turn our thoughts inward to happy facts or times. We can...
by design | Mar 30, 2020 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus
Users Earn Double the Points Through June 30, Redeemable at Area Theaters, Shops and Restaurants Smart Trips promotes alternatives to driving alone in Knoxville and the surrounding areas, and now the program is rewarding those working from home to practice safe,...
by Jedidiah McKeehan | Mar 30, 2020 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jedidiah McKeehan When involved in an accident where you may be seeking compensation from someone for your injuries, there is usually an insurance company that gets involved. The insurance company is the entity that might be paying you for the injuries you received...
by design | Mar 30, 2020 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus
Looking to make a difference in your community while away from college classes or home from work? American Red Cross urges young, healthy Tennesseans to volunteer NASHVILLE, Tenn., Friday, March 27, 2020 – The American Red Cross is a 90 percent volunteer...
by design | Mar 30, 2020 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee warns members that scammers are taking advantage of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and to be alert of potential scam activity. Reported scams include unsolicited phone calls that could be an attempt to...
by design | Mar 30, 2020 | Public Notice
NON-RESIDENT NOTICE TO: DANNY WARREN ATCHLEY; IN RE: FRANKIE AL-LEAN ATCHLEY v. DANNY WARREN ATCHLEY ¬ 199555-3 IN THE CHANCERY COURT FOR KNOX COUNTY, TENNESSEE In this Cause appearing from the Complaint filed, which is sworn to, that the defendant DANNY WARREN...
by design | Mar 29, 2020 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Council passes bond issues and home delivery of beer By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com In an online video conference of the Knoxville City Council on Zoom, several important bond issuance resolutions passed. Maybe more immediately important was an...
by design | Mar 29, 2020 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com A well-recognized Fountain City business is closing soon. The Penny Pawn Shop at 4821 North Broadway has announced it will be open a week or two to sell out its merchandise at greatly reduced prices. Terry Merianos,...
