PetPalooza returns with pet care resources for KCDC residents By Ken Leinart Lisa Fine is worried about her cat. She describes her feline companion to one of the volunteers working with one of the partners at Knoxville Community Development Corporation’s (KCDC)...
The Knoxville Focus for June 17, 2024
Shoes for School orders close July 1 The Knoxville Area Urban League (KAUL) is reminding families that the deadline to register for children’s back-to-school shoes is July 1. The organization also is calling on sponsors to help purchase shoes and give kids confidence...
The Knoxville Focus for June 10, 2024
Stacey Smith remains on ballot By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Three names will remain on the August 1st ballot for the 9th District Knox County Commission seat. The Election Commission heard a complaint filed by Martin Ammons Friday evening...
The Knoxville Focus for June 3, 2024
Honor Fountain City revives community spirit By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com After a four-year pause following the Covid pandemic, the celebration of Honor Fountain City Day returned last week with hundreds of people gathering following two days of...
The Knoxville Focus for May 28, 2024
Western Heights may get $4.2 million in improvements By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Western Heights is a Knoxville Community Development Corporation complex near Keith and Western avenues. The KCDC housing project underwent renovation in 2019 and...
The Knoxville Focus for May 20, 2024
Commission reviews EMS provider, budget, policy revisions By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com A four-hour work session of the Knox County Commission last week covered several issues including possibly re-organizing their meeting schedule, revamping the...
The Knoxville Focus for May 13, 2024
Jacobs: No property tax increase By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Pay raises for employees and more funding for services without a property tax increase were the highlights of the proposed budget Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs presented during his...
The Knoxville Focus for May 6, 2024
Isaiah 117 House holds fundraising luncheon By Ken Lay The Knoxville Isaiah 117 House held its fundraising luncheon early last week at Buffat Heights Baptist Church. The event, hosted by WVLT anchor Casey Wheeless, was held to raise money and seek volunteers for the...
The Knoxville Focus for April 29, 2024
Con Hunley to return to Union County Opry stage By Focus Staff Con Hunley, one of East Tennessee’s most beloved performers, is coming back to the Union County Opry. “I’m looking forward to bringing my band back up to Union County for another great show,” Hunley told...
The Knoxville Focus for April 22, 2024
Mayor Jacobs opposed to changes in Knox Land Use Plan By Focus Staff “It’s not perfect but it’s a great improvement,” at-large Commissioner Kim Frazier told the Knox County Commission’s work session last week. She was referring to the Comprehensive Land Use and...
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