by design | Jan 5, 2026 | The Daily Focus
Fundraiser set for January 30, 2026 at the Princess Theatre in Harriman Harriman, TN — Laughter with a purpose is coming to Harriman as nationally known, family-friendly comedian Jonnie W. takes the stage for a special Comedy Night fundraiser benefiting Youth Arts...
by design | Jan 4, 2026 | Archived Editions, Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
Gibbs High artists collaborate on TDOT ‘Paint the Plow’ project By Pete Gawda “It will be used like every other snowplow, but it will be prettier,” said Drew Rutherford of the Tennessee Department of Transportation. He was referring to the colorful snowplow blade that...
by design | Jan 4, 2026 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley It seems that every socialist leader in this country is, to the core of their souls, a “for thee but not for me” variety of socialist. While it might be a wonderful way of living for the masses, it doesn’t quite suit the leadership who are busy...
by design | Jan 4, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com A Celebration of Life for the late Knoxville Mayor Randy Tyree will be held on Saturday, January 17, at the Sunsphere. The event will honor the two-term mayor, who is credited with promoting the 1982 Knoxville World’s...
by design | Jan 4, 2026 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill For the better part of two decades, Monrad C. Wallgren was one of Washington State’s most popular politicians. The people of Washington elected Wallgren to hold the highest offices within their gift, electing him to the U.S. House of Representatives, the...
by design | Jan 4, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Pete Gawda “The structure itself is not impressive,” said Wendy Smith, communications manager for The Town of Farragut, “but it has seen a lot of history.” She was referring to the newly renovated Campbell Station Inn. Located at the intersection of Kingston Pike...
