by design | Nov 8, 2026 | Columnist, Hunley, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Hunley Congratulations to Marsha Blackburn Congratulations to Governor-elect Marsha Blackburn on her victory last week, as well as to Senator Bill Hagerty and Congressman Tim Burchett. Blackburn made history yet again; after having been the first woman ever...
by design | Nov 8, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Located on Bruhin Road across from the Inskip Park and Pool, The Village at Inskip apartment complex was officially opened at the end of October with a ribbon-cutting. Mayor Kincannon addressed the event,...
by design | Nov 8, 2026 | Columnist, Hill, Ray Hill's Archives, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill During his time in office, Albert Cabell Ritchie was one of the best-known chief executives in the country. Twice, Ritchie was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the presidency. To this day, Albert C. Ritchie remains the longest-serving...
by design | Nov 8, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Jamie Schnell schnellj@knoxfocus.com On Monday, November 2, Emerald Academy was awarded $20,000 for its 3rd-grade reading achievement (59.6% ELA proficient). Dr. Tanna Nicely, Carson-Newman University Director of Leadership and former principal of South...
by design | Nov 8, 2026 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ken Lay Christian Academy of Knoxville football coach Chad Speck might have seen his team earn a lopsided postseason victory in the opening round of the TSSAA Division II-AA playoffs. But he was far from satisfied. “I don’t care what the scoreboard says. We...
by design | Nov 8, 2026 | The Daily Focus
By Ken Lay Concord Christian School has had a historic season on the gridiron in 2026. The Lions, who notched a win at Halls during the regular season, won their first-ever playoff game Friday night as they ran past Fayette Academy, 49-21, Friday night at Farragut...
