by Steve Williams | Aug 27, 2018 | Columnist, Williams
By Steve Williams I can’t remember a UT football season I’ve wanted to get here quicker than this one. There are a couple of good reasons why, too. The Vols under Butch Jones hit rock bottom in 2017, losing eight games overall and going winless in SEC play for the...
by design | Aug 26, 2018 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Ed and Bob sign off with last ‘Night Out’ Knox County At-Large Commissioners Ed Brantley and Bob Thomas held their final Commissioners’ Night Out at Wright’s Cafeteria Thursday. When elected, Ed and Bob promised to be available to all citizens. This was their 43rd...
by Steve Hunley | Aug 26, 2018 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley Governor Bill Haslam’s decision to go on a “listening tour” to hear the thoughts of professional educators seems a bit too little, too late. In less than five months’ time, Tennessee will have a new governor and almost surely a new Commissioner of...
by design | Aug 26, 2018 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By David Klein In a physical battle of defenses, Fulton’s was slightly better Thursday night in the “Battle of Broadway” at Central High School. Fulton’s DaShaun McKinney intercepted a tipped pass and returned it 81 yards for a touchdown and a two score lead...
by Ray Hill | Aug 26, 2018 | Columnist, Hill, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill Following Congressman J. Will Taylor’s death from an unexpected heart attack on November 14, 1939 there was an outpouring of grief on the part of the people of Tennessee’s Second Congressional district. Taylor had long been a power in Tennessee and during...
by design | Aug 26, 2018 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com The East Tennessee History Fair was more than anyone could have expected. Thousands of people came to Knoxville recently and visited the many events, booths, demonstrations, exhibits, and chatted with history re-enactors....
by design | Aug 26, 2018 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Williams The “Talons and Swords” traveling trophy, which goes to the winner of the game between Hardin Valley Academy and West, has finally made it to the HVA campus. It may even be on Sallee Reynolds’ desk. The HVA principal, who was a longtime...
by design | Aug 26, 2018 | The Daily Focus
Zoo Knoxville and Waste Connections raise awareness about the perils posed by plastics. Visitors to Zoo Knoxville will receive $10 admission in exchange for recycling bottles and containers made of #1 PET and #2 HDPE plastics beginning Monday, August 27, through...
by design | Aug 25, 2018 | The Daily Focus
‘Abstraction’ is an art competition that will showcase abstract art from artists located in Knoxville and the surrounding areas. All media will be presented and awards will be given to the best pieces. The show will be presented to the public on First Friday September...
by design | Aug 24, 2018 | The Daily Focus
First 500 children age 12 and under receive free construction hat. This Saturday, zoo-goers can get hands-on with big trucks, emergency vehicles and special equipment that rival the animals for size and speed. Touch A Truck, presented by Stowers Machinery...
