Talman wants city, county to work together By Focus Staff “We’re going to work together with our neighbors on the county side in a partnership,” promised mayoral candidate Jeff Talman on Thursday. Talman and his wife, Jennifer, were speaking with supporters during...
By Steve Hunley Ward Proposes Regional Mental Health Facility As this is written, County Commissioner Kyle Ward is moving along his resolution asking for support from the State of Tennessee to help fund a mental health center for Knoxville. Knoxville is the only city...
Knox County GOP enjoys 1st Annual Sporting Clays Fundraiser By Jamie Schnell schnellj@knoxfocus.com The first annual Knox County GOP Sporting Clays Fundraiser was held Friday at Iron Mountain Sporting Clays in Kodak. Owned and operated by U.S. military veterans, Iron...
Leading the way in longevity and loyalty By Steve Williams High school football assistant coaches are rarely in the spotlight. But there are some that deserve to be for their longevity and loyalty. With the 2023 season kicking off this week, local head coaches were...
Former Standard Knitting Mill employees hold reunion By Ken Lay It was a time to see old friends, have a little food and talk about memories as the former workers at the Standard Knitting Mill held their annual employees reunion. The 2023 reunion was hosted by the...
A Family Legacy at Corryton Elementary By Jamie Schnell schnellj@knoxfocus.com As the school year starts back up and another generation begins their education journey, one family is remembering its time in the halls and classrooms of Corryton Elementary. It’s been 77...
By Steve Hunley Knoxville Unaffordable Housing — The Kincannon Effect There is a universal rule involving the availability of a product, any product, and that is the law of supply and demand. The demand for housing in Knoxville is ever-increasing and prices have...
Mayoral candidates quizzed at LWV forum By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com The League of Women Voters hosted a forum for the candidates for Knoxville Mayor Tuesday at the Public Works building. The four candidates spoke briefly and then answered...
Statesman from the North Star State: Edward J Thye of Minnesota By Ray Hill Politics is perhaps the most fickle of mistresses. The one thing one can always rely upon to change is the times. Even the most enduring of officeholders are frequently faced with the changing...
From John Tarleton Park to the Rose Bowl By Steve Williams He’s known for having worked in the “Big Four” college bowl games – the Cotton, Sugar, Orange and Rose bowls – but he hasn’t forgotten his start at John Tarleton Park off Sutherland Avenue. After 34 seasons as...
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