by design | Nov 8, 2026 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Knox County Republicans to reflect after 2026 election By Ken Lay Although there were many winners present, celebrations were few for the Knox County Republican Party Tuesday night at its watch party at the Crowne Plaza in Downtown Knoxville. The night, which began as...
by design | Nov 8, 2026 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley Congratulations to Marsha Blackburn Congratulations to Governor-elect Marsha Blackburn on her victory last week, as well as to Senator Bill Hagerty and Congressman Tim Burchett. Blackburn made history yet again; after having been the first woman ever...
by design | Nov 8, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Located on Bruhin Road across from the Inskip Park and Pool, The Village at Inskip apartment complex was officially opened at the end of October with a ribbon-cutting. Mayor Kincannon addressed the event,...
by design | Nov 8, 2026 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill During his time in office, Albert Cabell Ritchie was one of the best-known chief executives in the country. Twice, Ritchie was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the presidency. To this day, Albert C. Ritchie remains the longest-serving...
by design | Nov 8, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Jamie Schnell schnellj@knoxfocus.com On Monday, November 2, Emerald Academy was awarded $20,000 for its 3rd-grade reading achievement (59.6% ELA proficient). Dr. Tanna Nicely, Carson-Newman University Director of Leadership and former principal of South...
by design | Nov 8, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ken Lay Christian Academy of Knoxville football coach Chad Speck might have seen his team earn a lopsided postseason victory in the opening round of the TSSAA Division II-AA playoffs. But he was far from satisfied. “I don’t care what the scoreboard says. We...
