by design | Jan 17, 2018 | The Daily Focus
For many victims of domestic abuse, stalking and similar crimes, escaping their abusers is no easy task. In 2016 alone, 78,100 domestic violence offenses were reported in Tennessee. In over 80 percent of these reported incidents, the primary victim was either...
by design | Jan 17, 2018 | The Daily Focus
Tennessee residents can visit any of the seven Ripley’s Tennessee Attractions on Friday, January 19 through Thursday, January 25, at a special discount with 20% of the proceeds going to benefit the local animal shelters. Special Admission to Ripley’s Aquarium of the...
by design | Jan 16, 2018 | The Daily Focus
The League of Women Voters of Knoxville-Knox County is hosting a workshop designed to help citizens understand how local government services are funded, budgeted and spent. Participants will also learn how to get involved in budget decisions. Who: Former...
by design | Jan 16, 2018 | The Daily Focus
Offices previously listed as opening late are now closed today due to inclement weather in the forecast. CLOSED: County Mayor’s Office and all office reporting to the mayor, including the Knox County Health Department, Knox County Public Library, Knox...
by design | Jan 15, 2018 | The Daily Focus
Seymour Farmers Market presents its annual gardening class series starting Thursday, January 25th. The first class will be presented by Rennie and Glenn Baisden, with information about build your own hoop houses (greenhouse), and by Phil Baker, with information...
by design | Jan 15, 2018 | Public Notice
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, KNOX COUNTY WHEREAS, Billie F. Summers and Joseph W. Summers, Jr. executed a Deed of Trust to AmSouth Bank, Lender and FMLS, Inc., Trustee(s), which was dated March 14, 2005 and recorded on March 29,...
by Jedidiah McKeehan | Jan 15, 2018 | Columnist, McKeehan
By Jed McKeehan You may have never heard of the term, “holographic will.” What does it mean? A holographic will is a will that is handwritten and signed by the person making the will. Some states do not recognize holographic wills as valid wills and they are...
by Joe Rector | Jan 15, 2018 | Columnist, Rector
By Joe Rector Not long ago, Rev. Larry Dial encouraged his flock to dare to tell their stories. He said that doing so was one way of carrying out our missions as Christians. He also stated that, just perhaps, we might connect with another person who has experienced...
by Ralphine Major | Jan 15, 2018 | Columnist, Major
By Ralphine Major Shaped like a crescent moon, the big tan building set atop a hill at the end of a long driveway on Tazewell Pike in northeast Knox County. Originally known as the Beverly Hills TB Sanitorium and later the East Tennessee Tuberculosis Hospital, the...
by design | Jan 15, 2018 | Columnist, Ferguson
By Dr. Jim Ferguson Every week I wait for a story to find me. Sometimes a story is obvious like Trump versus The Swamp. Sometimes a story line just strikes you on the toe. When Becky and I built our retirement home we were sure to include a wood burning fireplace....
