Charter School Denied
School board votes to deny charter school conversion for Vine Middle School.
JWPE Public Hearing Reminder
On Thursday, December 6, 2012 the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will hold a public hearing to gather input on the proposed James White Parkway Extension in Knoxville. The James White Parkway Extension project was initiated at the request of local officials more than two decades ago to help alleviate congestion and address safety concerns […]
Megabus Drop-off Location in Nashville Changing
The current drop-off location that Megabus riders travelling to Nashville will soon change. An official spokesperson from Megabus gave The Knoxville Focus the following statement. “We’ve been working with the city to look at new locations, having outgrown the original site. Longer term we think that we will be able to access an off-street location. […]
Congratulations Coach Fulmer!
This year has been one of milestones for former Vols head coach Phillip Fulmer. Late last, month he watched his final recruiting class run through the T, as the Tennessee Vols claimed a narrow victory over the Kentucky Wildcats. Later this evening in NYC Fulmer will be inducted into the National Football Foundation’s College Hall […]
CITY COUNCIL’S PUBLIC PROPERTY NAMING COMMITTEE MEETING TONIGHT
Tonight in the Main Assembly Room of the City County Building the Public Property Naming Committee will meet to discuss a short agenda. The full agenda can be found here http://www.cityofknoxville.org/boards/naming_agn.pdf The following applications are on the agenda… Applications 1) Request of Patricia Smith, David Dewhirst, Leigh Birch, 100 Block Association for public property naming of unnamed […]
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South Knox Cookie Exchange Tonight!
Cookie Exchange Tuesday, December 4th at 7:00pm Bring 2 dozen cookies Fellowship Hall of Stock Creek Baptist Church Everyone will leave with a variety of cookies for your holiday gatherings! YUM! South Doyle Neighborhood Association, INC.
Haslam and TDEC Announce Next Clean Tennessee Energy Grant Cycle
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Bob Martineau today announced a second offering of the Clean Tennessee Energy Grants, totaling $2.25 million to fund energy efficiency projects for municipal governments, county governments, utility districts, and other similar entities across Tennessee. Funding for the projects comes from an April 2011 Clean […]
Mayor Burchett out of Hospital
Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett was released from the hospital this afternoon. He is home resting. The Focus wishes him a speedy recovery.
Haslam wins award
Gov Haslam being honored at ” The Knoxville Award.” All proceeds from the awards luncheon go to support the work of Senior Citizen Home Assistance Service Inc.