New system funded by city to aid homeless By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Almost unnoticed in the Knoxville City Council agenda recently was a resolution that may play a big part in coordinating various programs to help the homeless in Knoxville. An agreement...
The Knoxville Focus for November 27, 2017
Short-term rentals approved for ALL residential zones By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Despite continual opposition from some neighborhood groups the Knoxville City Council passed, on a split vote, a short-term rental policy for every residential neighborhood....
The Knoxville Focus for November 20, 2017
Rogero asks council to table Historic Overlay By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Responding to concerns voiced by the two elected officials from East Knoxville, Mayor Madeline Rogero is asking the city council to table the proposed historic overlay in the Parkridge...
The Knoxville Focus for November 13, 2017
Kids’ Coupon Book Money to be Spent on Lavish Banquet? By Focus Staff Mike McMillan, East Knox County’s member of the board of education, found an odd item on the last meeting agenda. Making a few inquiries, McMillan discovered the school system proposed to spend...
The Knoxville Focus for Monday, November 6, 2017
Dave Wright kicks off his Tennessee legislative race By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com In an evening that filled the house at the Corryton Senior Center, Commissioner Dave Wright kicked off his campaign for the state legislature. Surrounded by fellow citizens,...
The Knoxville Focus for October 30, 2017
9th Year a ‘Reason for Celebration’ By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com The house was packed Thursday during the 9th Annual Pink Ribbon Celebration, which saluted Breast Cancer Survivors and raised funds for the Compassion in Action fund, at the Grande Event Center...
The Knoxville Focus for October 23, 2017
Early voting for city council seats underway By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Early voting to elect five new Knoxville City Council members began Wednesday and continues until Thursday, November 2. The general election is November 7 and it’s too late to register...
The Knoxville Focus for October 16, 2017
Women of faith gather for ‘Salvaged’ By Rose King On Thursday evening 354 women from over 42 churches came together for “Salvaged 2017” at Clear Springs Baptist Church in Corryton for fellowship, worship and to hear the message shared by author and speaker Rachel...
The Knoxville Focus for October 9, 2017
Benches for Bravery By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com If you’ve been to the East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on Governor John Sevier Pike over the past few years you may have noticed there are few places to sit town. For some time one long bench was located near...
The Knoxville Focus for October 2, 2017
Community Honors Councilman Nick Pavlis By Pete Gawda The community came together to honor Nick Pavlis last Friday evening, as he prepares to close a sixteen-year run on the Knoxville City Council. “I’m going to ride my bike, play golf, and enjoy myself,” Pavlis said...
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