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
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
Tennessee to Celebrate National Forage Week
Saturday
Jun. 16, 2018
Jun. 16, 2018
Governor Haslam Signs Proclamation June 17-23 is designated as National Forage Week, and Governor Bill Haslam has signed a proclamation declaring that Tennessee will join the celebration. In his… Read More
Halls BPA June Meeting this Tuesday
Saturday
Jun. 16, 2018
Jun. 16, 2018
The Halls Business and Professional Association (HBPA) will hold its June Membership meeting on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at 12 Noon at Beaver Brook Country Club. The June Speaker will be the Red Nation Robotics Team. The June Business… Read More
Trends identified for traffic crashes involving people walking and bicycling
Friday
Jun. 15, 2018
Jun. 15, 2018
The Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) recently released a series of infographics showing trends in local traffic crashes involving people walking and bicycling. The data used to create these… Read More