by design | Nov 1, 2026 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill For decades, one of the constants of Knox County’s political life was Hal Harrison Clements, an attorney who dabbled in politics, although it is likely more accurate to say that he was an attorney whose true vocation was politics and he dabbled in the law...
by design | Nov 1, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ken Lay Central High School senior quarterback Kaden Long has almost completely rewritten the Bobcats’ record book. Long’s 7,354 career passing yards and 99 total touchdowns are the most in the history of one of Knoxville’s most tradition-rich high...
by design | Nov 1, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Williams How does Hardin Valley Academy continue its dominance in cross country? That question was put to Head Coach John Witsell last Wednesday after his boys’ and girls’ teams swept top honors in the TSSAA D1 Class AAA Section 2 Meet at Victor Ashe...
by design | Nov 1, 2026 | The Daily Focus
~ from TDOT Motorists traveling on Alcoa Highway (US 129/State Route 115) in Knox County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a temporary impact on traffic. Beginning on Sunday, November 1, and continuing through Thursday, November...
by design | Oct 31, 2026 | The Daily Focus
~ from Vols for Wesley Vols for Wesley, a group of University of Tennessee, Knoxville students, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover the cost of a field trip for the entire youth program of 100+ students at Wesley House Community Center. After volunteering at...
by design | Oct 30, 2026 | The Daily Focus
~ from the East Tennessee History Center WHEN: October 31, 2026 @ 10:00 – 3:00 WHERE: East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St., Knoxville, TN 37902 Enjoy Halloween fun at Monsters at the Museum! This family-friendly event features Halloween-themed...