The Knoxville Focus for August 21, 2017
City celebrates Cumberland renovation completion By Ken Lay The…
The Last Vestige of the Crump Machine: Clifford Davis
By Ray Hill Edward H. Crump, long the political boss…
McMahan ‘tunes up’ for Carter football season
By Steve Williams Will McMahan stands out at Carter High…
Karns Family Dentistry, A true family practice
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com “After living and working out of…
New Harvest Park Farmers Market to host Pepper Jubilee
The New Harvest Park Farmers Market will host its first-ever…
Maryville extends streak to 91 games over Knox teams
By Steve Williams Knoxville Catholic almost brought an end to…
The Knoxville Focus for August 14, 2017
Knoxville couple celebrates 70 years of marriage By Focus…
Thank You Congressman Duncan
By Steve Hunley Congressman John J. “Jimmy” Duncan has announced…
Studio Chrome, Stitches by Royce
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com If you’re looking for a great…
Tennessee’s Ambassador: John D. Erwin, Newspaperman, Diplomat & Politician
By Ray Hill “To the victor belong the spoils” is…
High school football season officially kicks off this week
By Steve Williams It’s time to get real. Preseason practice,…
Focus to recognize Careacter Star Athletes
By Steve Williams Careacter Star Athletes are coming to The…
The Knoxville Focus for August 21, 2017
City celebrates Cumberland renovation completion By Ken Lay The City of Knoxville had plenty to celebrate Thursday afternoon as area…
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The Last Vestige of the Crump Machine: Clifford Davis
By Ray Hill Edward H. Crump, long the political boss of Memphis and Shelby County, began to seriously fade in the…
August 20, 2017 • Read More
McMahan ‘tunes up’ for Carter football season
By Steve Williams Will McMahan stands out at Carter High football games, particularly at halftime. He’s the guy playing a saxophone…
August 20, 2017 • Read More
Karns Family Dentistry, A true family practice
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com “After living and working out of the area for 24 years, we are happy to be back…
August 20, 2017 • Read More
New Harvest Park Farmers Market to host Pepper Jubilee
The New Harvest Park Farmers Market will host its first-ever Pepper Jubilee on Thursday, Aug. 31. Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett…
August 20, 2017 • Read More
Maryville extends streak to 91 games over Knox teams
By Steve Williams Knoxville Catholic almost brought an end to Maryville High’s long win streak over Knox County teams in football…
August 20, 2017 • Read More
Knox County medicine collection CANCELLED
Tuesday
Aug. 22, 2017
Aug. 22, 2017
The medication collection scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 26 has been CANCELED. It will not be rescheduled. Knox County residents can bring old or unused medicines to the Knoxville Police… Read More
The Shadow Person and a Suspicious Death still leaves unanswered questions in 88-year-old mystery
Tuesday
Aug. 22, 2017
Aug. 22, 2017
By Michael Williams In a Knoxville apartment complex more than one resident has reported encounters with a ghostly specter known as “The Shadow Person.” The complex stands on the… Read More
Thousands of Additional Tennessee Students Take Advanced Placement Exams in 2017
Tuesday
Aug. 22, 2017
Aug. 22, 2017
More than 16,000 students earn nearly 80,000 possible college credits NASHVILLE— Education Commissioner Candice McQueen announced today that more than 29,000 students took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in 2017… Read More
Town Hall East holding Ice Cream Social
Tuesday
Aug. 22, 2017
Aug. 22, 2017
Bring the kids, bring a neighbor, bring a friend…and enjoy Town Hall East’s annual ice cream social! Saturday, September 2, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Tank Strickland Park next to the Burlington… Read More
Careacter Star Athletes for the week of August 21, 2017
Monday
Aug. 21, 2017
Aug. 21, 2017
Week 1 of the 2017 high school football season is in the books and Careacter Star Athletes from the 20 schools in The Focus’ coverage area are listed here. The… Read More
Six areas added to mosquito spray schedule
Sunday
Aug. 20, 2017
Aug. 20, 2017
The latest lab report has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus (WNV) in Culex mosquitoes in six areas of Knox County. Following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)… Read More
ETPA accepting nominations for 2017 Preservation Awards
Saturday
Aug. 19, 2017
Aug. 19, 2017
Deadline for Nominations is August 30, 2017 The East Tennessee Preservation Alliance (ETPA) is now accepting nominations for the 2017 East Tennessee Preservation Awards which recognize outstanding individuals, organizations, and projects… Read More