by design | Aug 24, 2026 | The Daily Focus
Conductor Ace Edewards of Knoxville’s Scruffy City Orchestra has announced their Fall Concert Nordisk Skjønnhet (Nordic Beauty), named in honor of the event’s featured symphony by Johan Svendsen. The fall concert also highlights our winning 2026 Concert Competition...
by design | Aug 23, 2026 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Major redevelopment of North Waterfront coming By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Knoxville’s North Waterfront redevelopment began last week when the Knoxville City Council approved the first step of a three-part plan. Knoxville’s Community Development...
by design | Aug 23, 2026 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley Knox County Mayor-elect Betsy Henderson has announced the top picks for the mayor’s staff prior to taking office on September 1. Chris Caldwell has accepted Henderson’s offer to serve as Knox County’s chief financial officer, a role he has held for...
by design | Aug 23, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
Last Monday, several Seymour Volunteer Fire Department members, along with representation from Horner Construction, hosted a walkthrough of the new fire station’s construction. The current projection is that the station is trending towards a completion date...
by design | Aug 23, 2026 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill Kenneth Barnard Keating looked like Hollywood’s stereotypical version of a United States senator; stocky, white-haired, with an air of dignity about him. During Keating’s lifetime, he was a successful candidate for public office frequently and was a...
by design | Aug 23, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
An oasis on North Broadway By Pete Gawda There is an oasis of serenity, natural beauty and elaborate stone carvings in the midst of all the hustle and bustle of downtown Knoxville. Located at 543 North Broadway, Old Gray Cemetery, listed on the National Register of...
