Commission to consider $35.9 in bonds

By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Because today is Presidents’ Day, the Knox County Commission will hold its workshop meeting Tuesday night and consider approving $35.9 million in obligation bonds. The bonds would be used for various purposes including improvements...

An Exciting Time in Biomedical Innovation

  By Lamar Alexander United States Senator for Tennessee   There has never been a more exciting time in biomedical research in America than right now. We are talking about curing cancers, new medicines for diseases like cystic fibrosis, using 3D printing to...

Try Adult Coloring at Blount County Public Library

  By Jennifer Spirko   Remember the carefree joy of picking up your favorite crayon or marker and adding color to a beautiful picture? It might be time to revisit the relaxing fun of coloring, and the Blount County Public Library can help you do just that....

Voting Begins for Overhead Sign Message Contest

  Voting begins February 16 to choose the winners from the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Dynamic Message Sign Contest. TDOT received nearly 3,000 entries for possible safety messages for the overhead signs located across Tennessee. The entries were...

RESCHEDULED: Middle school groundbreakings scheduled for Feb. 19

Gibbs Middle School                                  Hardin Valley Middle School Friday, Feb. 19 at 11 a.m.                         Friday, Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. 7715 Tazewell Pike                                     11345 Hardin Valley Road   Knox County Mayor Tim...