by design | Mar 5, 2020 | The Daily Focus
By Elaine Davis You are cordially invited to attend a Dr. Seuss Birthday Party hosted by Mayor Glenn Jacobs at Adventure Action Park (9305 Kingston Pike) from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 6. Any child arriving between 4:30 and 6 p.m. will receive 30...
by design | Mar 5, 2020 | The Daily Focus
By Elaine Thomas At the Howard Baker Center, the seeds for growing the numbers of those in the education profession were planted on Monday. KCS Superintendent Bob Thomas, Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwann, Dean of the UTK College of...
by design | Mar 5, 2020 | The Daily Focus
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In the wake of devastating tornadoes that hit Davidson, Putnam and Wilson counties, Secretary of State Tre Hargett is urging people to use caution when trying to help those affected. “Tennesseans are generous and support each other in times of...
by design | Mar 4, 2020 | The Daily Focus
9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 7 Central High School, 5321 Jacksboro Pike On March 7, Knox County Schools will host a Recruitment Fair from 9 a.m. to noon. In addition to teachers, the district is recruiting outstanding candidates in school security, food...
by design | Mar 4, 2020 | The Daily Focus
Conservative community activist and one of District 6’s representatives on the Knox County Charter Review Committee plans to introduce an amendment to the Knox County Charter making Knox County a second amendment “sanctuary county.” “It is the duty of...
by design | Mar 4, 2020 | The Daily Focus
WHAT: More than a dozen local celebrities will gather this the 8th Annual Game On Against Cancer benefiting Thompson Cancer Survival Center. The annual fundraiser features games, music, food, beverages, and a silent auction benefits local cancer patients in need....
by design | Mar 3, 2020 | The Daily Focus
Strong schools make for strong communities. The Town Hall East March 9 membership meeting will feature students and personnel from seven THE area schools. Talk with them, hear and see what they are doing, and show them your support. School board member Evetty...
by Jedidiah McKeehan | Mar 2, 2020 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jedidiah McKeehan From time to time I will have someone contact me and ask me if I am willing to represent them on a pro bono basis, and usually they are kind of a jerk about it. They act like it would be a privilege to represent them on a pro bono basis. ...
by Mike Steely | Mar 2, 2020 | Columnist, Steely
By Mike Steely You may travel Emory Road occasionally or every day. It stretches from Rutledge Pike across north Knox County all the way to Pellissippi Parkway. The route is now a modern county route but the story of the historic route began more than 250 years...
by Ralphine Major | Mar 2, 2020 | Columnist, Major
Spring’s Around the Corner! By Ralphine Major It was in early February when we first noticed them. On a cold Sunday morning, there was lots of chirping coming from the field that was once our orchard. It was covered with the little birds most often identified by...
