by Ray Hill | Sep 23, 2018 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill Dan Kuykendall (pronounced Kirk-en-dall) was the first Republican to be elected to Congress from West Tennessee since 1882. Kuykendall was also the first Republican to represent E. H. Crump’s former domain of Memphis in the House of Representatives;...
by design | Sep 23, 2018 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Williams South-Doyle fans’ view of their team’s sideline wasn’t a pretty sight. The Cherokees’ Elijah Young, one of the state’s top running backs, was nursing “bumps and bruises” and not in uniform. The scene on the field also was causing some worry. Visiting...
by design | Sep 23, 2018 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ken Lay Bearden High School girls soccer coach Ryan Radcliffe wasn’t sure what to expect when his team took the field Thursday night. But it didn’t take him long to like what he saw as the Lady Bulldogs notched a 4-0 non-district victory over Kingston Pike...
by design | Sep 23, 2018 | The Daily Focus
“BeDazzled”—a special show featuring the Art Market Gallery’s five jewelry artisans—will be on display in the Art Market Gallery throughout October. This show is being held in conjunction with Tennessee Craft Week (October 5th–14th), celebrating our local craft...
by design | Sep 22, 2018 | The Daily Focus
Keep Knoxville Beautiful (KKB) will host its 4th annual Rocky Top Pickin’ Party on Friday, September 28, 2018. This family-friendly event is unlike any other in Knoxville. KKB’s Rocky Top Pickin’ Party will take place near downtown Knoxville at the historic...
by design | Sep 21, 2018 | The Daily Focus
The event will educate and celebrate the culture and food traditions of the Great Smoky Mountain region On Sept. 28 and 29, 2018, Great Smoky Mountain Food Days returns with a two-day culinary and cultural experience at the University of Tennessee Visitors Center...
by design | Sep 20, 2018 | The Daily Focus
Fall fun officially kicks off across the state with ghost hunts, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hay rides and autumn festivals. Here’s what’s going on across Tennessee this week. For a complete list of events, visit tnvacation.com/calendar. Sept. 20 Jackson – Meet some...
by design | Sep 19, 2018 | The Daily Focus
Event to Recognize UTIA’s 50th Anniversary, Kick off a $175 Million Campaign, Honor Alumni The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture has lots to celebrate this fall. Please join us. UTIA will hold its annual Ag Day Saturday, September 22, 2018, at...
by design | Sep 18, 2018 | The Daily Focus
The latest lab report has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus (WNV) in Culex mosquitoes in the Fairmont Boulevard, West Emory Road and West Hills areas of Knox County. Following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) protocol, the Knox County Health...
by design | Sep 18, 2018 | The Daily Focus
The first program will be facilitated by Catherine Porth of Survature Knox County Public Library and Knoxville Entrepreneur Center are pleased to present a new reading series. Once a month, The Book Behind My Story will feature a book chosen by a leader in...
