The Knoxville Focus for January 14, 2019
City discusses complicated Tennova purchase By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com…
We Need to Pay More Attention to Public Pensions
By Steve Hunley Did you know that currently there is…
Neighborhood Advisory Council sets topics for the year
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com The Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory Council…
Tennessee Governors & the Path to the US Senate, XVI
By Ray Hill When Senator Estes Kefauver’s aorta ruptured on…
Hot shooting Bulldogs run past Catholic, 78-52
By Ken Lay It was billed as the high…
Bulldog bowlers reach sectionals, shoot for first state
By Steve Williams It wasn’t a perfect day, but…
The Knoxville Focus for January 7, 2019
Brock’s spirit endures as RAM prepares for free Knoxville Clinic…
Senators Richard Briggs and Becky Duncan-Massey answer questions
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Knox County state Senators Richard…
Breakfast for Buds draws veterans together
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Tellico Village is the site…
Tennessee Governors & the Path to the US Senate, XV
By Ray Hill With the election of Kenneth D. McKellar…
Making every minute count is part of the Rosser way
By Steve Williams During a lightning delay that lasted…
Unbeaten Bearden bowlers face region test this week
By Steve Williams District 4 champion and the unbeaten…
The Knoxville Focus for January 14, 2019
City discusses complicated Tennova purchase By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com The city’s plans to purchase the Tennova Physicians Regional Medical Center…
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We Need to Pay More Attention to Public Pensions
By Steve Hunley Did you know that currently there is SIX TRILLION dollars in unfunded pension debt in the United States…
January 13, 2019 • Read More
Neighborhood Advisory Council sets topics for the year
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com The Knoxville Neighborhood Advisory Council met Wednesday at the Cansler Family YMCA in its first meeting…
January 13, 2019 • Read More
Tennessee Governors & the Path to the US Senate, XVI
By Ray Hill When Senator Estes Kefauver’s aorta ruptured on the evening of August 13, 1963, it set off a scramble…
January 13, 2019 • Read More
Hot shooting Bulldogs run past Catholic, 78-52
By Ken Lay It was billed as the high school hardwood game of the week in Knox County and Bearden…
January 13, 2019 • Read More
Bulldog bowlers reach sectionals, shoot for first state
By Steve Williams It wasn’t a perfect day, but the Bearden High boys bowling team added two more first-time accomplishments…
January 13, 2019 • Read More
Column from Senator Lamar Alexander on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Sunday
Jan. 20, 2019
Jan. 20, 2019
As a summer intern at the U.S. Department of Justice in 1963, I stood at the back of a huge crowd on the Washington Mall and listened as Dr. Martin… Read More
GARAGE EXPANSION MOVES INTO SECOND PHASE: STATE STREET, GARAGE ELEVATOR, WALKWAY TO CLOSE
Saturday
Jan. 19, 2019
Jan. 19, 2019
A reminder: As the $11 million State Street Garage expansion work heads into the planned second phase, South Central Street will reopen and State Street will close, beginning Monday, Jan.… Read More
Friends of the Smokies, Great Smoky Mountains Association to Reopen Park Visitor Centers for MLK Jr. Weekend
Friday
Jan. 18, 2019
Jan. 18, 2019
Friends of the Smokies announced Thursday that it will temporarily fund the reopening of Sugarlands Visitor Center near Gatlinburg, Tenn., and Oconaluftee Visitor Center near Cherokee, N.C., from Friday through… Read More
Library to celebrate Dolly Parton’s birthday this Friday
Thursday
Jan. 17, 2019
Jan. 17, 2019
Knox County Public Library and Imagination Library to host special birthday celebrations for Dolly on January 18 Join the Imagination Library and Knox County Public Library to celebrate Dolly Parton’s… Read More
King Week Celebrations Close with MLK Parade, Memorial Tribute Service
Wednesday
Jan. 16, 2019
Jan. 16, 2019
In preparation for the Annual MLK Parade and Memorial Tribute, The MLK Commemorative Commission would like to ensure that participants are informed of the parade route and tribute service. The… Read More
City of Knoxville’s schedule for MLK Holiday Weekend
Tuesday
Jan. 15, 2019
Jan. 15, 2019
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 21, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. Waste Connections will collect residential garbage and recycling on its regular schedule.… Read More
The Lorraine Motel: She Saw Him Fall
Monday
Jan. 14, 2019
Jan. 14, 2019
Morristown, Tennessee: Fifty years ago, Clara Ester was a junior in college in Memphis. It was late afternoon on a lovely April day. Clara had arrived at the Lorraine Motel… Read More