Judge Kyle Hixson sworn into office By Focus Staff Just about every judge in East Tennessee was present to watch Kyle A. Hixon take the oath of office as a judge of the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals. Hixson was appointed to the post by Governor Bill Lee, who was...

Berean Christian girls help keep the tradition going By Steve Williams This rescue was different. Knoxville Fire Station No. 11 was the recipient. Berean Christian School’s girls basketball team provided the helping hand. It was a unique act of community service. Eric...

Pastor Lynch returns to heart of Marbledale By Jamie Schnell schnellj@knoxfocus.com Marbledale Baptist Church, the church with a heart in the heart of Marbledale, has recently welcomed its new pastor, Charles “Charlie” Lynch. Marbledale Baptist is Pastor Lynch’s...

Wreaths Across America events planned for December 17 By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com   Each year Knox County’s three veterans cemeteries take part in Wreaths Across America when hundreds of local veterans, their families, and involved citizens...

Comcast Christmas opens the season at Chilhowee Park By Jamie Schnell schnellj@knoxfocus.com The city of Knoxville began its “Christmas in the City” series Friday, November 18, kicking off the holidays with the Comcast Christmas at Chilhowee Park. Mayor Indya...

Pedigo flooding before commission By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Some of the residents along Pedigo Road north of East Emory Road have an opinion about what to do about the flooding and a large sinkhole in their neighborhood. Last Monday the Knox...

Local Republicans celebrate victory, high voter turnout By Ken Lay Knox County Republicans celebrated victories Tuesday night at a watch party at the Crowne Plaza. Returns were late due to technical issues and several area precincts ran out of ballots throughout the...

KCSO SCAN program expands, improves Second Harvest’s food distribution By Bill Howard Probably few East Tennesseans are unfamiliar with Second Harvest Food Bank. It supplies food to churches, food pantries and other distribution outlets that feed thousands of people...

Knoxville resident owns tiny home in Lonsdale Community By Ken Lay Connor Georgopoulous has realized a lifelong dream. He shared that dream with the city on Tuesday. He now owns his own home, a 250-square-foot house on Ohio Avenue in the Lonsdale Community. He’s...

Mae Moody a shining example of a neighborhood leader By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com The city and county have lost a leader, a neighborhood proponent and a very nice lady. Mae Moody of Norwood passed away last week. She and her husband, Jack, were...