Emerald Youth Foundation hosts annual prayer breakfast By Ken Lay Supporters answered an early wake-up call to attend the Emerald Youth Foundation’s annual prayer breakfast. The inner-city youth ministry hosts the annual fundraising event on the first Friday in May at...

Knox Co. Finance to report on potential loss of federal funds By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com The last item on the proposed agenda for the Knox County Commission meeting today is a discussion on federal grants suggested by 4th District Commissioner...

Late local leader, historian remembered on his birthday By Jamie Schnell schnellj@knoxfocus.com The auditorium at Vine Magnet Middle School was filled on Monday night as community members and students gathered to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Robert Booker, who...

School board approves contractor for new school, name for Gibbs field By Ken Lay Things were short and sweet for the Knox County Board of Education at its regular session meeting at The Summer Place Thursday afternoon. The proceedings were concluded in approximately...

Vietnam veterans remembered in annual ceremony By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com About 200 people turned out for the National Vietnam War Day ceremonies at the East Tennessee Veterans Memorial in World’s Fair Park recently. The event, sponsored by the...

Windsor Ridge Assisted Living celebrates 25 years By Focus Staff Hundreds gathered at Windsor Ridge Assisted Living at 5611 Central Avenue Pike on Saturday, March 22 to celebrate the facility’s 25th anniversary and to honor its founder and staff members. Beautiful...

Multi-unit housing requests before commission zoning meeting today By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com When the Knox County Commission meets in its zoning session today it will consider several large residential zoning change requests. Benjamin Mullins...

Larsen Jay kicks off county mayoral campaign By Ken Lay Larsen Jay is looking to take the next step in public service. Jay, who is in the midst of his second term on the Knox County Commission, At-Large Seat 10, kicked off his campaign for Knox County Mayor late...

Con Hunley set to return to UC Opry March 29 One of East Tennessee’s most beloved performers is coming back for an encore performance at the Union County Opry. Performing there in 2023 and 2024, Con Hunley is looking forward to bringing his family and band back for...

Two-year real estate appraisal approved by commission By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com The Knox County Commission voted last week to change the routine four-year appraisal of real estate properties to a two-year cycle. On the recommendation of the...