By Dan Andrews andrewsd@knoxfocus.com For Becky Chaffee, a simple idea has become a long and daunting challenge. The idea is to provide affordable, well-crafted musical instrument shaped purses to the general public. This passion project has given her a first-hand view of the complex maze of the entrepreneurial process and also provided an insight into […]
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Not all of us live in apartments or subdivision. A large portion of Knox County residents live in small neighborhoods or communities that often get little mention. Many local people drive through these places everyday and probably don’t know where they are or what they are missing. Sunday drives are great […]
It's official…just signed the FY15 budget. No tax increase, no use of fund balance, reduces debt. pic.twitter.com/5q9tFsoUyQ — Tim Burchett (@timburchett) June 3, 2014
Celebrating the pioneers who settled and transformed the southwest territory into the vibrant state of Tennessee, the Blount Mansion Association will be hosting its third annual Statehood Day on Friday, June 6, 2014 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Blount Mansion colonial revival garden, which has been maintained by the Knoxville Garden Club for 80 […]
Truck will be sold at Wilkerson Diesel & Tire located @ 3742 Hwy 82 West Leland MS 38756. Unit will be sold for towing, recovery, and storage fees. Sale will be on 06/23/2014 at 5:01 PM. If you are the owner or have a claim against this truck, Please contact us at 662-334-7716. International Truck […]
Trailer will be sold at Wilkerson Diesel & Tire located at 372 Hwy 82 West Leland MS 38756 for towing, recovery, and storage fees. Sale will be on 06/23/2014 at 5:01 PM. If you are the owner or have claim against this trailer, Please contact us at 662-334-7716.
PUBLIC NOTICE: Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization – Technical Committee Meeting, June 10, 2014. The Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) Technical Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 10, at 9 a.m. in the Small Assembly Room of the City/County Building, 400 Main Street, Knoxville, TN. Topics to be considered: Adoption of the PlanET Playbook […]
There will be a celebration of Jane Austen on Saturday, June 7, at Historic Ramsey House on 2614 Thorn Grove Pike, Knoxville, TN 37914, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Whether you are a Jane Austen fan, a history buff or just want to have a fun family day with entertainment from this great […]
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is sponsoring Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 7 from 8 a.m. to noon at The Cove at Concord Park. The Cove is located at 11808 S. Northshore Drive. TWRA will provide fishing equipment and have several door prize drawings for kids. The Tennessee Valley Sportsman Club will be […]
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