by design | Aug 9, 2026 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
‘Third time’s the charm’ for Garrett Holt Candidates react to wins at Crowne Plaza By Ken Lay Garrett Holt’s perseverance has finally paid off. In his third run for public office, Holt was victorious in his bid for the Knox County Commission At-Large Seat 11 Thursday...
by design | Aug 9, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com For over three decades, the Daniel family practiced law out of an office located in downtown Knoxville and, less than a year ago, the family firm moved to a new building in Powell. The move takes the family law...
by design | Aug 9, 2026 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley Knox County’s general election showed big wins for several Republican candidates, most notably US Senator Marsha Blackburn who won the GOP nomination for governor. That result should not have surprised much of anybody, as Senator Blackburn remained...
by design | Aug 9, 2026 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill Carroll Reece, congressman from Tennessee’s First Congressional District, a 30-year veteran of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Republican National Committeeman for the Volunteer State, headed a special select committee. Originally, the committee...
by design | Aug 9, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mark Nagi It’s Year Three for head coach Justin Price and his staff at Grace Christian. And this is shaping up to be their best season yet. “On paper, we’ve had some success,” said Price. “Two back-to-back quarterfinal appearances, two 9-win seasons. But also, I...
by design | Aug 9, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Williams The West Youth Football program, a member of the local Youth Athletic Conference (YAC), has been in existence for many years and has won many championship titles, and this season has its first flag football team for ages 3 to 6-year-olds. “It’s...
