by design | Jun 25, 2018 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson It is apparent that facts are irrelevant to the Trump hatred bunch whose nom de guerre is “the resistance,” but whose calling card is the F-bomb. Actually, the resistance is a euphemism for what has become unhinged depravity. The bile that exudes...
by Steve Williams | Jun 25, 2018 | Columnist, Williams
(Editor’s note: Considering well over half of the Tennessee basketball and football games Mr. Ward broadcast were played on a Saturday, Steve Williams has used “Sadurday” a few times in this column to reflect his and many UT fans’ feelings after the death of the...
by Mark Nagi | Jun 25, 2018 | Columnist, Nagi, Norman
By Alex Norman Today, sports broadcasters truly are a dime a dozen. The unique voices are leaving us every day. Larry Munson, Keith Jackson, Dick Enberg… just a few of the play by play announcers that have passed away in recent years. On June 20, 2018,...
by design | Jun 25, 2018 | The Daily Focus
Mabry-Hazen House is hosting an old-fashioned Fourth of July front porch celebration on Wednesday, July 4th, 2018 from 5:30pm-10pm. Gather with friends, family, and museum staff to celebrate Independence Day, the Declaration of Independence, and community. Enjoy great...
by design | Jun 24, 2018 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Mayor Rogero names Eve Thomas new chief of police By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Twenty-five-year police veteran Eve Thomas officially became the new Knoxville Police Chief last week. Mayor Madeline Rogero named Deputy Chief Thomas to the post in a well-attended...
by Steve Hunley | Jun 24, 2018 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley Lady Justice is one of the more important symbols Americans have in this country and, in my opinion, one of the most ingeniously designed. The blindfold worn by Lady Justice is for objectivity, meting out justice without favor or fear;...
by design | Jun 24, 2018 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ken Lay Three local authors and Knoxville Focus contributors held a book signing reception Tuesday night at the Fountain City Lions Club Building. Rosie Moore, Pete Gawda and Ralphine Major all signed their latest books, all published in 2018, at a reception. Moore...
by Ray Hill | Jun 24, 2018 | Columnist, Hill, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill Bill Brock had yet to finish his first full year in Congress when he came to Knoxville to speak to a Young Republican leadership-training program. Brock had worked tirelessly to help build the Tennessee Republican Party and make Tennessee a genuine...
by Mike Steely | Jun 24, 2018 | Columnist, Steely, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mike Steely If you’ve ever been to our state’s oldest city, Jonesborough, you may be delighted to learn that our “second earliest city” is nearby and just as historic and interesting. Dandridge is east of Knoxville and not far off Interstate 40. A day’s drive to...
by design | Jun 24, 2018 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Williams Austin-East has produced a lot of great high school football players over the years and many have gone on to enjoy success on the collegiate and professional levels. Consider the careers of Leroy Thompson, Reggie and Raleigh McKenzie, Joey...
