by design | Mar 15, 2020 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
The latest in the saga By Bill Howard The drama swirling around Farragut’s decision to allow the infrastructure necessary for 5G cellular service was once again on display, this time Thursday night, Mar. 12 at the Town Hall. Republican State Rep. Jason Zachary, who...
by design | Mar 15, 2020 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Loud applause and shouts of joy erupted Tuesday evening from the Old Sevier Neighborhood citizens attending the Knoxville City Council meeting. The impromptu celebration took place after the city council...
by Ray Hill | Mar 15, 2020 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill Andrew Jackson once said, “A man who is born and reared among this people deserves but little credit for being a soldier and a gentleman, for he can’t help it.” That description fit William Brimage Bate. Bate had certainly lived a full life and had been...
by design | Mar 15, 2020 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ken Lay NASHVILLE — When the 2019-2020 high school basketball season began, Knoxville Catholic had one goal — a Division II-AA State Championship. It didn’t come easily but the Irish got their title when they outlasted defending state champion...
by design | Mar 15, 2020 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Williams A new Central High Quarterback Club was formed last season as the Bobcats were moving toward their second straight Class 5A state championship under Bryson Rosser and Mike Hensley was asked to serve as its first president. “At the first meeting, I...
by design | Mar 15, 2020 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus
To support efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the Knoxville Museum of Art will be closed to the public beginning Monday, March 16, 2020, and will remain closed until further notice. All events and programs scheduled through April 1 have been...
by design | Mar 14, 2020 | The Daily Focus
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs issued their FY 2020 Phase II Release 2 Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) with approximately $111 million in...
by design | Mar 14, 2020 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus
MEDIC Regional Blood Center is urging donors to continue to give blood and platelets amid COVID-19 outbreak. WHEN: Immediate/Ongoing Need WHERE: MEDIC Regional Blood Center Donor Centers (Downtown Knoxville, Farragut, Athens and...
by design | Mar 14, 2020 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus
Statement from Becky Hancock, executive director of the Tennessee Theatre Out of an abundance of caution given the current public health situation, the Tennessee Theatre has decided to close, effective March 14. This temporary closure is scheduled to remain in...
by design | Mar 14, 2020 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus
The Bijou Theatre canceling or postponing events from March 13 To March 31 As concerns around the Coronavirus (COVID-19) affecting many parts of the U.S. (and our region) have escalated, it is imperative we consider our patrons, artists, staff, and community’s...