Mayor Burchett announces Congress run By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett has been waiting in the wings of the political theatre for Congressman John Duncan Jr. to decide if he will seek re-election. The long-term congressman, who...
The Knoxville Focus for July 31, 2017
School system is serious about safety By Pete Gawda Knox County Schools mean business when it comes to the safety of students. That fact was apparent at a school safety press conference held Thursday morning at South-Doyle Middle School in preparation for the...
The Knoxville Focus for July 24, 2017
Remembering Jake Butcher By Ray Hill rayhill865@gmail.com For those wanting an opportunity to bask in the limelight, it would be well to remember the glare burns far more frequently than it shines. That thought was rekindled yet again in my mind with the passing of...
The Knoxville Focus for Monday, July 17, 2017
Thank you UT Veterinary Medical Center By Steve Hunley publisher@knoxfocus.com If like me, you have a pet you realize that precious creature is a part of the family. Regular readers of The Focus will recall the frequent mentions of my little Jack Russell terrier,...
The Knoxville Focus for July 10, 2017
McWherter Park may get a 20-year lease By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com One of Knoxville’s most unusual city parks got a 20-year lease from the state in council action Thursday. The Governor Ned McWherter and Riverside Landing Park began in 1993 in honor of the...
The Knoxville Focus for July 3, 2017
Gas Tax Hike Is Here By Focus Staff The hike in the gasoline tax is here and will continue rising over the next few years. This was pushed by Governor Bill Haslam and approved by the state legislature. You can expect to pay 4 cents more per gallon at the pump. Many...
The Knoxville Focus for June 26, 2017
Tindell’s Celebrates 125 Years in Business By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com A huge crowd of employees, former employees, vendors, customers, county officials and friends gathered Friday to celebrate 125 successful years in business for Tindell’s Building...
The Knoxville Focus for June 19, 2017
Sidewalks, LEDs, security on council agenda By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com The Knoxville City Council meets Tuesday evening in regular session and should take up a number of subjects including sidewalk funding for the South Castle Street Project. The...
The Knoxville Focus for June 12, 2017
The Cove, Gov. Sevier Parkway and Lonsdale on county agenda By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com The storm damage at The Cove at Concord Park may be discussed when the Knox County Commission meets in work session next Monday at 5 p.m. in the City-County...
The Knoxville Focus for June 5, 2017
Jack Huddleston Day By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com The turnout Friday to honor former commissioner and community advocate Jack Huddleston was a gathering of “Who’s Who” of Knox County elected officials. Burchett organized the effort and dozens of current and...
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