Don’t miss your chance to see the Vine Middle Magnet Performing Arts Academy bring the classic story of Orphan Annie to life. Over 50 actors are hard at work putting this show together for audiences of all ages to enjoy. Based on the popular Broadway musical, “Annie Jr.,” tells the story of a spunky, Depression-era […]
April 18, 2013 7:00 PM Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett will be the guest speaker at the South Knox Republican Club 6135 Moore Road. Discussion topics range from the budget, schools, and elected Knox county school superintendent. April 18, 2013 7:00 PM Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett will be the guest speaker at the South […]
By Tasha Mahurin Tasha@knoxfocus.com Caty Davis has been participating in teen pageants for three years. Last year she was crowned Miss Knoxville’s Outstanding Teen, as well as, Knoxville’s Distinguished Young Woman, and just last fall she earned the title Miss Northwest Tennessee. “As Miss Northwest Tennessee, I won scholarship money that will help me further […]
Click here to view this week’s Focus online. Farragut Teacher in running for state Teacher of the Year The Tennessee Department of Education recently announced Knox County School teacher Wanda Lacy has been selected as a Centers of Regional Excellence Finalist for the 2013-2014 Tennessee Teacher of the Year competition. Wanda Lacy, who was recently […]
By Focus Staff This week’s Knoxville Focus poll asked likely voters, “In your opinion, should individual personal information regarding handgun carry permits be public or private information?” Almost 59% of Knox Countians believe the information should be kept private. Just over 41% believe the information should be public record. The only district in Knox County […]
The National League of Cities (NLC) has recognized City of Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero and Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett for recent completion of key health and wellness goals for “Let’s Move! Cities, Towns and Counties” (LMCTC), ranking Knoxville and Knox County #1 in the nation among participating cities. LMCTC is a major component of […]
By Ray Hill Political success can come quickly and just as quickly be snuffed out. Rush D. Holt of West Virginia is a prime example of stunning political success at an early age, his electoral career squandered either through insistence upon remaining true to his principles or due to petty feuds and his own eccentricities, […]
By Ken Lay Gibbs High School’s baseball team used a big second inning to keep its perfect district record intact Tuesday night. The Eagles (14-4 overall, 6-0 in District 3-AA) scored five runs in the second inning of their 7-0 victory over Union County before a packed house at Steve Hunley Field. It was the […]
By David Klein Norwood Elementary students are stepping into a new activity. Some students at the school learned about an extracurricular activity that enriches lives. The Northwest Middle School step team put on a mini step camp for Norwood Elementary students last Monday through Wednesday 4:30 to 5:15. Tiffany Flood, step coach of Northwest […]
The featured Town of Farragut event was the sixth annual “Farragut Book Fest for Children” held on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Campbell Station Park. Sponsored by the Farragut Arts Council and the Knox County Library Farragut Branch, this event was free and featured storytellers, book signings by […]