The Knoxville Focus for October 18, 2021
Dr. Martha Buchanan to be honored By Mike Steely Senior…
Biden Failures… It will only get worse
By Steve Hunley Joe Biden has been president of the…
Karns knocks off Oak Ridge 42-35
By Mark Nagi The Karns Beavers have taken strides forward…
Carlton Loser of Nashville
By Ray Hill Joseph Carlton Loser (pronounced Low-ser) enjoyed a…
Is Inflation Temporary?
By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com I am often asked…
Market Square
By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com A huge market house filled with…
Leaders and Followers
“The best defense against usurpatory government is an assertive citizenry.”…
Creating a host of memories
By Tom Mattingly Can it really have been more than…
From a Distance
By John J. Duncan Jr. duncanj@knoxfocus.com The arrogance of the…
‘A testament to our work in building a new culture’
–Karns captain Timmy Robbins, after win over Oak Ridge By…
The Knoxville Focus for October 11, 2021
Fulton High School alumni honor veteran classmates By Mike Steely…
Publisher’s Positions
By Steve Hunley The Austin City Council slashed the budget…
The Knoxville Focus for October 18, 2021
Dr. Martha Buchanan to be honored By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Although she has resigned as director of the Knox…
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Biden Failures… It will only get worse
By Steve Hunley Joe Biden has been president of the United States for barely nine months and if what a difference…
October 17, 2021 • Read More
Karns knocks off Oak Ridge 42-35
By Mark Nagi The Karns Beavers have taken strides forward this season… And they aren’t done yet. On Thursday, October 14,…
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Carlton Loser of Nashville
By Ray Hill Joseph Carlton Loser (pronounced Low-ser) enjoyed a successful career in law and politics for decades. The long-time district…
October 17, 2021 • Read More
Is Inflation Temporary?
By Dr. Harold A. Black blackh@knoxfocus.com I am often asked if the current inflation is permanent or transitory. The answer is…
October 17, 2021 • Read More
Market Square
By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com A huge market house filled with vendors selling baked goods, fish, meats, and other items once anchored…
October 17, 2021 • Read More
Knox County Convenience Center at Dutchtown Road Not Accepting Larger Items this Week; Directing Such Items to Karns Convenience Center
Tuesday
Oct. 19, 2021
Oct. 19, 2021
The Knox County Convenience Center at Dutchtown Road will experience some service disruptions this week as crews replace the compactor that accepts larger, bulky items. The center, located at… Read More
Civic organizations Host East Tennessee Redistricting hearing
Monday
Oct. 18, 2021
Oct. 18, 2021
A healthy democracy is built on fair representation for all communities in the state. The people who live in a community know it best and understand when unified representation will… Read More
Dogwood Arts Set Out To Keep Knoxville Blooming – One Tree At A Time
Sunday
Oct. 17, 2021
Oct. 17, 2021
Annual Bazillion Blooms Campaign Encourages Fall Planting It’s planting time in Tennessee! Dogwood Arts is on a mission to Keep Knoxville Blooming by selling dogwood trees through their annual Bazillion… Read More
Howl-O-Ween at the UT Gardens
Saturday
Oct. 16, 2021
Oct. 16, 2021
Halloween-themed Event for Pet Owners and Their Dogs The University of Tennessee Gardens, Knoxville, is going to the dogs for a Howl-O-Ween Pooch Parade and Pet Expo. The event, co-sponsored… Read More
KCHD’s Service Spotlight: Child Health Month featuring Tobacco Use Prevention
Thursday
Oct. 14, 2021
Oct. 14, 2021
The Knox County Health Department’s Tobacco Use Prevention program is partnering with the Tennessee Department of Health to recognize Child Health Month (CHM) throughout October. The theme for CHM 2021… Read More
Carson-Newman alum Dr. Ted Russell named to TICUA Hall of Fame class
Wednesday
Oct. 13, 2021
Oct. 13, 2021
Knoxville’s Dr. Ted Russell was named today to the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities Association (TICUA) Hall of Fame. TICUA and its member institutions selected 24 alumni, highlighting their contributions to the state, country and world in a variety of disciplines.… Read More
KCHD, Partners Plan to Observe Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day
Wednesday
Oct. 13, 2021
Oct. 13, 2021
The Knox County Health Department and several community partners are holding their fifth observation of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day from 6-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 14 at Lakeshore… Read More