by design | May 1, 2019 | The Daily Focus
Smoke from fires, such as the one burning currently at a waste and recycling company on Hancock Street in north Knoxville, can affect air quality. The amount and length of smoke exposure as well as a person’s age and degree of susceptibility play a role in determining...
by design | May 1, 2019 | The Daily Focus
See an art show, pack a picnic and enjoy the beautiful spring weather at free music concert series across the state. The season is packed with unique festivals like Memphis in May, West Tennessee Strawberry Festival, Exit 56 Blues Fest, Cornbread & Moonshine...
by design | May 1, 2019 | The Daily Focus
Beginning May 1, downtown Knoxville will have two electric scooter providers on the streets. Spin, a company partnering with Zagster, and VeoRide, a company new to Knoxville, will both be operating an electric scooter share program. Zagster currently operates...
by design | Apr 30, 2019 | The Daily Focus
Tony and Grammy Award Winner, Leslie Odom, Jr. originated the role of Aaron Burr in the smash-hit ‘Hamilton’ and will make his Knoxville Symphony debut with a feel-good program of jazz standards and familiar Broadway hits on May 11th. The Knoxville...
by design | Apr 29, 2019 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson My favorite modern Christian writer is Philip Yancey. If you’ve never read his meaningful and beautiful prose, I encourage you to pick up any of his books as a worthy experience. I have learned much from Yancey’s writing which he says is born of...
by Jedidiah McKeehan | Apr 29, 2019 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jed McKeehan From time to time I will draft documents for individuals that they will take with them and they will need to go get someone else’s signature on those documents for the documents to be fully executed. Or I might email documents to be printed off,...
by design | Apr 29, 2019 | Columnist, Moore
By Ralphine Major In 2017, the Hen House at Calfee Farms ushered in the Christmas season with an open house. Our family stopped by early on Saturday morning. When we arrived, Ron was out front at the new fire pit which added a homey touch to the landscape. Becky...
by Joe Rector | Apr 29, 2019 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Well, the latest installment of the absurd occurred today. Sports teams have banned the playing of music and removed the statues of the performer for racist actions. Before you stone me for such insensitivity, realize that the performer is Kate Smith and...
by design | Apr 29, 2019 | Columnist, Moore
By Rosie Moore Crossword puzzles have a short history but they are said to have been invented by a journalist, Arthur Wynne, from Liverpool, England. The puzzle appeared in a Sunday newspaper, “The New York World” on December 21, 1913. They are said to be the most...
by Mark Nagi | Apr 29, 2019 | Columnist, Nagi, Norman
By Alex Norman A whole lot has changed for the Knoxville Central Bobcats since winning their first state championship in football five months ago. “The excitement from the community for sure,” said Central head coach Bryson Rosser, now in his sixth year running the...
