TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE IN LAKESHORE PARK PHASE I CONSTRUCTION As of Friday, Aug. 25, Lakeshore Park will experience a temporary road and parking lot closure in the northeast section of the park as Phase I implementation of the Lakeshore Park Master Plan progresses. The closure is expected to last through the end of the […]
The Knoxville Police Department is taking steps to ensure the safety of both participants and the public during a planned demonstration scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 26, in Fort Sanders, Mayor Madeline Rogero said today. Seventeenth Street will be closed to vehicle traffic beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday from Cumberland Avenue to Highland Avenue, and […]
From City of Knoxville’s Office of Neighborhoods: This Thursday, August 24, is the last chance for early voting in the upcoming Knoxville City Council Primary Election. See the early vote schedule and locations here . Or call the Knox County Election Commission at 215-2480. Council incumbents in the District 1, 2, 3, […]
Non-profit celebrates MedicAlert Month with free giveaway as part of its Share the Care campaign August is MedicAlert month, and to celebrate MedicAlert Foundation is giving away free medical IDs to new customers on August 24, 2017. The free offer is part of the “Share the Care” campaign which has been created to extend the […]
The medication collection scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 26 has been CANCELED. It will not be rescheduled. Knox County residents can bring old or unused medicines to the Knoxville Police Department Safety Building at 800 Howard Baker Jr. Ave. The Safety Building is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
By Michael Williams In a Knoxville apartment complex more than one resident has reported encounters with a ghostly specter known as “The Shadow Person.” The complex stands on the site that was the scene of a suspicious death that has left many unanswered questions nine decades later. In this story we will look back […]
More than 16,000 students earn nearly 80,000 possible college credits NASHVILLE— Education Commissioner Candice McQueen announced today that more than 29,000 students took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in 2017 – a record high for Tennessee. In addition, the number of students who scored a 3 or higher, which makes students eligible for college credit […]
Bring the kids, bring a neighbor, bring a friend…and enjoy Town Hall East’s annual ice cream social! Saturday, September 2, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. in Tank Strickland Park next to the Burlington Branch Library, 4614 Asheville Highway. If you or a local business you know would like to contribute a prize or make a donation, please contact townhalleast@gmail.com no […]
Foreclosure notices NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE STATE OF TENNESSEE, KNOX COUNTY WHEREAS, James E. Bay and Kimberly C. Bay executed a Deed of Trust to National City Mortgage a division of National City Bank, Lender and John O. Rhea, Trustee(s), which was dated December 11, 2007 and recorded on December […]
Week 1 of the 2017 high school football season is in the books and Careacter Star Athletes from the 20 schools in The Focus’ coverage area are listed here. The awards are based on attitude, careacter, grades, community service and performance. Dave Moore, founder of the Careacter Star Athlete program, expressed his appreciation to the […]