by design | Apr 27, 2026 | The Daily Focus
WHEN: April 29, 2026 @ 12:00 p.m. WHERE: East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902 In this lecture, author Mark Johnson will ask a seemingly simple question: How has bacon overcome centuries of religious prohibition, cultural contempt, and...
by design | Apr 26, 2026 | The Daily Focus
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com When may a Knox County Commissioner speak on a matter that isn’t on the agenda? That was a situation discussed by the commission’s Rules Committee in a meeting where two commissioners, Shane Jackson and Gina Oster,...
by design | Apr 25, 2026 | The Daily Focus
Anchor Grant to Support Capital Project to Create a Financial Literacy Interactive Exhibit Bank of America announced it will make a $250,000 anchor grant to Muse Knoxville to help advance the organization’s capital campaign and support the development of its future...
by design | Apr 24, 2026 | The Daily Focus
TOWNSEND, Tenn. — This spring, the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center invites the community to experience Appalachian culture through hands-on learning, traditional craftsmanship, and immersive history. The season kicks off with the fifth annual Fiber Fair April...
by design | Apr 23, 2026 | The Daily Focus
First Lady Maria Lee announced the eighth annual Tennessee Kids Serve Summer Challenge. The goal of the challenge is to instill in kids a heart for service by asking them to join the First Lady in devoting a small portion of their summer break to serving others. The...
by design | Apr 22, 2026 | The Daily Focus
MARYVILLE, Tenn. — Book lovers across East Tennessee have until Saturday, April 25, to participate in Book Crawl 2026, a multi-stop literary adventure designed to connect readers with locally owned shops. The event encourages participants to visit four participating...
