The Knoxville Focus for April 23, 2018
Celebrate Earth Day Saturday at EarthFest Rain or shine, the…
Will TNReady Ever Be Ready?
By Steve Hunley Once again the State of Tennessee…
Old Supreme Court Hotel taking shape
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Developer Rick Dover and his…
The 1934 Senate Race In Tennessee, Part One
By Ray Hill By 1934, Republicans were not much of…
Baumgardner to play junior hockey in Canada
By Ken Lay Ben Baumgardner has always dreamed of playing…
Bearden’s Sobota will be among top attractions in KIL meet
By Steve Williams The better the weather, the better Josh…
The Knoxville Focus for April 16, 2018
School Budget Pandemonium By Focus Staff There was pandemonium at…
Buzz Thomas: Knox County’s Chicken Little
By Steve Hunley Lord have mercy! To read the editorial…
26th HonorAir trip flies 132 veterans to DC
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Twenty-six flights and more than 3,300…
Mr. Speaker: Joseph W. Byrns of Tennessee
By Ray Hill Clearly, one of the most important and…
Blosser shares her love of sports as volunteer at Special Olympics
By Ken Lay As a softball player at Hardin…
Prep football coaching changes pile up in a hurry
By Steve Williams It had been a rather quiet…
The Knoxville Focus for April 23, 2018
Celebrate Earth Day Saturday at EarthFest Rain or shine, the 19th annual EarthFest will be held on Saturday, April 28 from…
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Will TNReady Ever Be Ready?
By Steve Hunley Once again the State of Tennessee has been embarrassed by the failure of TNReady. Taxpayers spend $30…
April 22, 2018 • Read More
Old Supreme Court Hotel taking shape
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Developer Rick Dover and his partner, Charles Carlyle of Boston Development, shared their tentative plans for…
April 22, 2018 • Read More
The 1934 Senate Race In Tennessee, Part One
By Ray Hill By 1934, Republicans were not much of a factor in statewide elections in Tennessee. The political landscape in…
April 22, 2018 • Read More
Baumgardner to play junior hockey in Canada
By Ken Lay Ben Baumgardner has always dreamed of playing professional ice hockey. He may now get the chance to lace…
April 22, 2018 • Read More
Bearden’s Sobota will be among top attractions in KIL meet
By Steve Williams The better the weather, the better Josh Sobota performs in the discus and shot put events. That was…
April 22, 2018 • Read More
Mayor Madeline Rogero to present State of the City Address
Wednesday
Apr. 25, 2018
Apr. 25, 2018
When: 12 p.m. Friday, April 27, 2018 Where: Mary Costa Plaza at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum, 500 Howard Baker Jr. Ave. Who: Mayor Rogero will present… Read More
Ed & Bob Night Out in Knox County tonight
Wednesday
Apr. 25, 2018
Apr. 25, 2018
Knox County At-Large Commissioners Ed Brantley and Bob Thomas are headed out to Farragut for their next Ed & Bob Night Out in Knox County. Ed and Bob will be… Read More
UTK’s 16th Annual Volapalooza this Friday
Wednesday
Apr. 25, 2018
Apr. 25, 2018
UPDATE: This Friday, Volapalooza, UTK’s annual music festival, will be moved to Thompson-Boling Arena. Due to recent inclement weather, the performance lawn at World’s Fair Park will not be able to… Read More
Legislation To Modernize Program For Needy Families Passes
Tuesday
Apr. 24, 2018
Apr. 24, 2018
Governor Bill Haslam signs key changes to bring the Families First Program in line with current needs of Tennessee families. NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Human Services… Read More
UT’s Clear Bag Policy Will Be in Effect for All KCS Graduations
Tuesday
Apr. 24, 2018
Apr. 24, 2018
In order to provide appropriate security measures and a consistent policy for events at Thompson-Boling Arena, the University of Tennessee will institute the same Clear Bag Policy currently in place… Read More
Endangered Mountain Zebra arrive at Zoo Knoxville
Tuesday
Apr. 24, 2018
Apr. 24, 2018
Zoo to establish breeding program as part of the Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra Species Survival Plan. Three endangered Hartmann’s mountain zebra arrived at Zoo Knoxville on Friday, April… Read More
Urban League, SEEED to promote community engagement
Monday
Apr. 23, 2018
Apr. 23, 2018
Planners want to make sure everyone’s voice is heard as the City’s zoning code undergoes its first major update in nearly 60 years. To help gather input… Read More