By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com “We now have lots more space and a lot more furniture,” said Melissa Rose, owner of Expressions Home Store. The popular store features what Rose describes as “West Knox quality without West Knox prices.” Since the store moved to 6204 Chapman Highway, just behind Kays Ice Cream, and is in the […]
By Ray Hill to 1915, United States senators from Tennessee had been elected by the state legislature. That same year Democrats were anticipating a primary, a year in advance of the 1916 general election. The primary would include a run-off election between the two top vote getters, something that has never happened since. The incumbent […]
By Ralphine Major Their names are familiar. I saw Doctor and Macel mentioned in the late Woodrow Luttrell’s memories of the “Back When” series recently published in the Focus. Macel was Woodrow’s sister. I cannot recall a time when I did not know the names “Doctor and Macel.” But, the story of their wedding and […]
By Steve Williams As many as 150 youngsters took part in the annual Fulton Falcons Football Camp June 19 through June 21 at Fulton High’s Bob Black Field and not only did the campers get a taste of football, they also received some valuable messages from guest speakers. Dominique Williams, who played on Fulton’s 2014 […]
Girl Talk, Inc. is pleased to announce that Pilot Flying J will be the Premier Fashion Show Sponsor of the Girl Talk Fashion Show Gala on Friday, August 11th at the Knoxville Convention Center. WATE 6 on Your Side will be the media sponsor for the gala. This year’s gala theme is STRONG Women, STRONG […]
From the Seymour Farmers Market: Want a tasty dinner that you can cook on top of the stove on these hot summer evenings? This Saturday, we will demonstrate cooking two delicious dishes, pork and rice skillet dinner and glazed summer squash, that together with a green salad make a wonderful balanced meal. These dishes […]
Bring a chair and join the fun when the Knoxville Community Band gives a free concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 25, on the Market Square stage. The concert will feature music that transports audience members from Italy (“Italian Polka”) to France (“An American in Paris”), with stops along the way at the circus […]
Mermaids are back and swimming every day at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies. Guests can experience the underwater world of Mermaids as they swim with tropical fish in Coral Reef at the Aquarium. “We are so excited about having the Mermaids back at the Aquarium. They are such a great addition to our […]
60 Dental Professionals Will Fill Chairs in Hopes of Treating Over 1,000 Patients Remote Area Medical- RAM™, the largest provider of mobile medical clinics in the country delivering free medical, dental, and vision care to underserved and uninsured individuals, children and families, will hold a clinic in Athens, TN at McMinn County High School, located […]
Knox County At-Large Commissioners Ed Brantley and Bob Thomas are headed to the Carter community for their next Ed & Bob Night Out in Knox County. Ed and Bob will be at Pup’s Pit BBQ, 8534 Asheville Highway near Four Way In, Wednesday, June 21 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. to meet the people […]