The Knoxville Focus for June 18, 2018
Superintendent’s contract extended one year By Anne Primm In a…
What’s Wrong with Putting America First?
“Ask not what your country can do for you –…
The Woman Behind Women’s Right to Vote
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com “Dear Son … Hurray and…
Bill Brock of Tennessee, Part Three
By Ray Hill Senator Gore admitted if the Republicans…
Bredesen listens to opioid concerns
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Former Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen…
Adams was veteran player, Valedictorian at Karns High
By Steve Williams Trevor Adams was a four-year varsity…
The Knoxville Focus for June 11, 2018
Local bus tour exposes youth to city history By Ken…
Bitter Devils & Better Angels
By Steve Hunley “You can fool all of the…
Plans unveiled for Gateway Park
By Pete Gawda Plans were unveiled recently for the…
Bill Brock of Tennessee, Part Two
By Ray Hill Thirty-two year old William E.…
Sompayrac was a leader in two sports for Catholic
By Steve Williams Jack Sompayrac can look back on his…
Gladiators claim MS baseball title in dramatic fashion
By Ken Lay A successful season ended in a…
The Knoxville Focus for June 18, 2018
Superintendent’s contract extended one year By Anne Primm In a special called meeting at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday afternoon June 13, 2018,…
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What’s Wrong with Putting America First?
“Ask not what your country can do for you – – – ask what you can do for your country.” John…
June 17, 2018 • Read More
The Woman Behind Women’s Right to Vote
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com “Dear Son … Hurray and vote for Suffrage and don’t keep them in doubt. I noticed…
June 17, 2018 • Read More
Bill Brock of Tennessee, Part Three
By Ray Hill Senator Gore admitted if the Republicans fielded a strong candidate his reelection campaign would be “a tough…
June 17, 2018 • Read More
Bredesen listens to opioid concerns
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Former Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen is a candidate for U. S. Senate but you may be…
June 17, 2018 • Read More
Adams was veteran player, Valedictorian at Karns High
By Steve Williams Trevor Adams was a four-year varsity starter in baseball and Valedictorian in the Class of 2018 at…
June 17, 2018 • Read More
This Week’s Tennessee Tourism Round Up
Thursday
Jun. 21, 2018
Jun. 21, 2018
Explore caves, take a free yoga class, grab a blanket for free movies in the park or a free concert, square dance, toast your own s’mores, savor barbecue or weigh… Read More
Knoxville streets to close for USA Cycling’s Pro Road and Criterium Championships
Thursday
Jun. 21, 2018
Jun. 21, 2018
The 2018 USA Cycling Professional Road, Individual Time Trial and Criterium National Championships will be in Knoxville and Oak Ridge the weekend of June 21-24. The world-class cycling events… Read More
Mechanicsville to Have Community Café This Saturday
Wednesday
Jun. 20, 2018
Jun. 20, 2018
Mechanicsville Community Association will take part in a Community Café on Saturday, June 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Fairview Recreation Center, 1628 Dora Street. The Café… Read More
U.S. House of Representative candidates to participate in forum
Tuesday
Jun. 19, 2018
Jun. 19, 2018
The League of Women Voters of Knoxville/Knox County; Knoxville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; East Tennessee Society of Professional Journalists, Knoxville Area Urban League Young Professionals and… Read More
Haslam appoints David Rausch as director of TBI
Tuesday
Jun. 19, 2018
Jun. 19, 2018
Rausch to serve as TBI director following the retirement of Mark Gwyn Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam yesterday announced the appointment of David B. Rausch as director of the Tennessee… Read More
Matlock Poll Shows Traction, 2-Way Race
Monday
Jun. 18, 2018
Jun. 18, 2018
According to a recent survey conducted by Public Opinion Opinion Strategies and Neil Newhouse, East Tennessee voters who hear Jimmy Matlock’s message want the conservative businessman to be their next… Read More
Sons Summit 2018
Sunday
Jun. 17, 2018
Jun. 17, 2018
When: 1-6 p.m. Friday, June 29, 2018 Where: Pellissippi State Community College, 1610 E. Magnolia Ave. Who: Mayor Madeline Rogero; boys and young men of color between the… Read More