Police Advisory and Review Committee celebrates 20 years By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com The Knoxville Police Advisory and Review Committee celebrated 20 years of service as a mediator between the city police and citizens last week. The event, held in the City-County Building Friday afternoon, recognized the citizens committee for its efforts. One of a few […]
By Steve Hunley Any reasonable person would have to conclude the hearings on the nomination for Judge Brett Kavanaugh to serve on the U. S. Supreme Court is nothing less than a circus. Kavanaugh should have been confirmed by now but for the last-minute accusation made by Christine Blasey Ford, which deserves considerable scrutiny. The […]
The Knox County Sheriff’s office hosted a Media Luncheon last week where Sheriff Spangler’s team recognized the partnership between the department and media. Sheriff Spangler spoke on the department’s goal of a continued relationship and offering transparency with the public. “We rely on the media to help keep the public informed. We appreciate what you […]
By Ray Hill Dan Kuykendall (pronounced Kirk-en-dall) was the first Republican to be elected to Congress from West Tennessee since 1882. Kuykendall was also the first Republican to represent E. H. Crump’s former domain of Memphis in the House of Representatives; Kuykendall was also the last Republican to represent the area in Congress. Kuykendall was […]
By Steve Williams South-Doyle fans’ view of their team’s sideline wasn’t a pretty sight. The Cherokees’ Elijah Young, one of the state’s top running backs, was nursing “bumps and bruises” and not in uniform. The scene on the field also was causing some worry. Visiting Carter was playing like it had an upset win in […]
By Ken Lay Bearden High School girls soccer coach Ryan Radcliffe wasn’t sure what to expect when his team took the field Thursday night. But it didn’t take him long to like what he saw as the Lady Bulldogs notched a 4-0 non-district victory over Kingston Pike rival Farragut before a spirited crowd at […]
“BeDazzled”—a special show featuring the Art Market Gallery’s five jewelry artisans—will be on display in the Art Market Gallery throughout October. This show is being held in conjunction with Tennessee Craft Week (October 5th–14th), celebrating our local craft artists. Please join us for this special event; you will “be dazzled” by the work of […]
Keep Knoxville Beautiful (KKB) will host its 4th annual Rocky Top Pickin’ Party on Friday, September 28, 2018. This family-friendly event is unlike any other in Knoxville. KKB’s Rocky Top Pickin’ Party will take place near downtown Knoxville at the historic Mabry-Hazen House from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The event will feature the sounds […]
The event will educate and celebrate the culture and food traditions of the Great Smoky Mountain region On Sept. 28 and 29, 2018, Great Smoky Mountain Food Days returns with a two-day culinary and cultural experience at the University of Tennessee Visitors Center located at 2712 Neyland Drive in Knoxville. In its inaugural year in […]
Fall fun officially kicks off across the state with ghost hunts, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hay rides and autumn festivals. Here’s what’s going on across Tennessee this week. For a complete list of events, visit tnvacation.com/calendar. Sept. 20 Jackson – Meet some of Jackson’s finest artists whose works will be for sale at Speaking of […]