Good People shop sells 1960s fashions

  By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com If you are in a ‘60s state of mind and longing for that tie-dyed shirt, then than Good People is the store you’ll want to visit. Rick Whitener and Kathy Dawn, son and mother, operate the family-friendly ‘60s themed store...

Knox County Schools to Host Recruitment Fair

  WHO:                    Knox County Schools Human Resources   WHEN:                  9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, March 3   WHERE:               Central High School (5321 Jacksboro Pike)   Knox County Schools is looking for passionate and dedicated...

Knoxville SOUP Calls for Funding Proposals

Knoxville SOUP is looking for community-focused projects throughout Knox County that could use some cash to get going. The next SOUP micro-funding event will take place starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 17, at Dara’s Garden, 2637 Maryville Pike, and will be catered by...

Mardi Growl brings dogs to downtown

Hundreds of puppers and their people will take to the streets of downtown Knoxville Saturday, March 3, for the 11th annual Young-Williams Animal Center’s Mardi Growl Parade and Festival, presented by Old City Wine Bar.   The event begins with a parade of canines...

17th Annual East Tennessee History Day Friday

17th Annual East Tennessee History Day to showcase student performances, exhibits, documentaries for a chance at state and national competition on March 2   WHO:   350 middle and high school students representing 28 schools in East Tennessee public school systems...

Brush Collection Resumes March 5

  The City of Knoxville’s Public Works Department will resume brush collection beginning on Monday, March 5. Yard waste should be placed at the curb, must be kept separate from trash, and be raked or placed within 6x6x6 foot piles. All tree work completed at a...

This Week’s Tennessee Tourism Round Up

A taste of spring is in the air with tours of botanical gardens, home and garden shows, tributes to the Irish, a wine festival and even a bourbon tasting.  Here’s what’s going on across Tennessee this week. For a complete list of events, visit tnvacation.com/calendar....