by design | Jan 1, 2021 | The Daily Focus
Winter is an excellent time to look for birds. Join natural historian Stephen Lyn Bales in a virtual program presented by the University of Tennessee Arboretum Society on Thursday, January 14 at 7:00 p.m. “Let’s Welcome the Snowbirds,” a Zoom presentation, will...
by design | Dec 31, 2020 | The Daily Focus
New Year’s resolution-makers may need to be a bit more creative this year with considerations around social distancing, and Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful has some great options for those who want their resolutions to make a difference this year. One of...
by design | Dec 30, 2020 | COVID-19, The Daily Focus
In coordination with the updates made today by the Tennessee Department of Health to the statewide COVID-19 Vaccination Plan, the Knox County Health Department will adopt an age-based vaccination strategy, in addition to the original priority phases outlined in the...
by design | Dec 30, 2020 | The Daily Focus
Session to address learning loss, funding, accountability, literacy, and teacher pay Tennessee Governor Bill Lee yesterday announced a call for the Tennessee General Assembly to convene for a special legislative session on January 19, 2021 to address urgent issues...
by design | Dec 29, 2020 | The Daily Focus
From Jan. 2 to Jan. 31, Knox County residents can bring their unwanted, live Christmas trees to participating Knox County Convenience Centers for free disposal at no cost. Knox County operates the following convenience centers: Carter (8815 Asheville Highway)...
by design | Dec 28, 2020 | The Daily Focus
Zoo Knoxville is excited to announce Frances giraffe gave birth to a healthy baby boy on Christmas Eve morning. Frances and her new calf are being given time to bond in the barn with the zoo’s other female Lucille and father Jumbe. The team of caretakers will...
