New location for vaccines, sheriff’s courthouse, AJ Building By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com The Knox County Commission discussed a new metal courthouse for the sheriff’s department, a new location for Covid-19 vaccinations, the sale of the Andrew Johnson Building and several other matters Tuesday in a virtual work session. New vaccine location in […]
Delay in AJ Building sale requested By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Another delay in finalizing the sale of the Andrew Johnson Building is being requested from the Knox County Commission. The delay request has been added to the commission’s work session agenda for Tuesday. Normally the commission meets on the third Monday of each […]
One-Year Plan meeting attempts to coordinate zoning, planning, development By Bill Howard Every year, Knoxville-Knox Co. Planning conducts a One-Year Plan (OYP) Update meeting, as required by the City’s Charter. The comprehensive development plan covers the entire city of Knoxville, and “requires future zoning decisions in the city conform to the community’s comprehensive development plans.” […]
The Focus welcomes Dr. Harold Black By Steve Hunley, Publisher publisher@knoxfocus.com The Knoxville Focus is very proud to welcome Dr. Harold Black as a new columnist. Dr. Black is a distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Tennessee’s Haslam College of Business. Dr. Black has published in numerous highly respected financial publications such as the […]
Local bars face permit suspensions for curfew violations By Ken Lay Two West Knoxville bars now face suspension hearings early next month for multiple citations. Paul’s Oasis, located at 8021 Kingston Pike, and Billiards and Brews, located at Unicorn Drive, will appear before the Knoxville Beer Board in early February. Both establishments have been cited […]
Solway Veterans Memorial Park Opens By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Until two years ago 9014 Solway Ferry Road in northwest Knox County was just an empty lot between Oak Ridge Highway and Solway Baptist Church. Then Reny McClain Lee had an idea. “I guess it was me” she said. “That section of Highway 62 […]
2021: The Year Ahead By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com While most people are happy to leave 2020 behind, any of its problems are stretching into this new year along with some opportunities. COVID-19 is expected to get worse and not wane until mid-year when the majority of citizens will have received one of several […]
Christmas Community Day serves 128 families First Farragut United Methodist Church, 12733 Kingston Pike, hosted its 13th Christmas Community Day (CCD) event on Sunday, December 6. The event served 128 families, a total of 607 individuals from Loudon, Knox, Roane, Monroe and Sevier counties. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event took place outside the church […]
Trump rally held at Knoxville Expo Center By Bill Howard On Monday night, some 500 vociferous supporters let it be known how badly they hope Donald Trump remains president. Republican state Sen. Mark Pody, who represents the state’s 17th district, organized the rally at the Expo Center. He’s done so at other locations across the […]
Federal COVID-19 funds may go to housing, outreach in city By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com When the city council meets Tuesday it will be asked to approve four resolutions giving federal money in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to various projects. The Community Action may get $120,000 for rapid re-housing services and $100,000 to […]