by design | Feb 8, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Williams The new coaching staff at Austin-East High School has already seen transfers in preseason workouts who can upgrade the long-suffering Roadrunners’ program. They expect to see improvement too when the team takes the field for the TSSAA’s first...
by design | Feb 8, 2026 | The Daily Focus
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com With the petition deadline about a week away, the number of Knox County candidate hopefuls is growing. February 19 is the filing deadline, with Feb. 26 set for withdrawing from a race. The primary is Tuesday, May 5,...
by design | Feb 7, 2026 | The Daily Focus
~ from the Knox County Election Commission ABSENTEE BALLOT INFORMATION Wednesday, February 4, 2026, is the first day that eligible voters can request an absentee by mail ballot for the May 5, 2026, Knox County Primary Elections. The application to request an...
by design | Feb 6, 2026 | The Daily Focus
~ from DOGWOOD ARTS As spring approaches, the Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show is set to return February 6–8th, bringing fresh ideas and inspiration to the Knoxville Convention Center. Featuring over 10,000 square feet of stunning Grand Gardens and more than 200...
by design | Feb 5, 2026 | The Daily Focus
~ from the Tennessee Supreme Court The Governor’s Council for Judicial Appointments is now accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals, following the appointment of Judge Kyle A. Hixson to the Tennessee Supreme Court. Qualified...
by design | Feb 4, 2026 | The Daily Focus
Free Public Performance | Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Concord United Methodist Church is excited to welcome WordPlayers for a special performance of The Ends We Seek on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, from 6:30–7:30 PM in the Worship Center. A free meal will be provided...
