by Ray Hill | Dec 15, 2019 | Columnist, Hill, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ray Hill Tennessee had been staunchly for Woodrow Wilson, both in his 1912 campaign for the presidency and his 1916 reelection campaign. Tennessee’s junior United States senator, Kenneth D. McKellar, had been a fervent admirer of President Wilson as a member of the...
by design | Dec 15, 2019 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Steve Williams This is the time of year The Knoxville Focus likes to recognize local high school students with ties to athletics for their community service during the holidays. They could be members of any athletic team, cheerleaders, dance team or band...
by design | Dec 15, 2019 | Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Ken Lay Bearden High School girls basketball coach Justin Underwood has often said that he counts his blessings as head coach of the Lady Bulldogs. And Tuesday night showed everyone why Underwood is extremely happy with his job in West Knoxville. “These girls are a...
by design | Dec 14, 2019 | The Daily Focus
No Lane Closures on Interstates and State Routes during Holiday Road construction won’t delay travelers during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is once again halting all lane closure activity on interstates and...
by design | Dec 13, 2019 | The Daily Focus
South Haven Neighborhood Association is hosting its annual potluck on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m.-noon at Dogwood Elementary Community School, 705 Tipton Ave. There will be plenty of food, a performance by Crimson Calamity, and games to entertain the kids. This...
by design | Dec 12, 2019 | The Daily Focus
The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra presents the 33nd Annual Clayton Holiday Concert on December 20st, 21nd, and 22nd at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium. Music Director Aram Demirjian conducts the Orchestra and special guests for “Christmas on Broadway.” There are four...