City takes first step in charter review By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Having completed a review of the Knoxville City Council’s rules and procedures, the council is now turning to review the city’s charter. “There’s never been a deep look at the...
By Steve Hunley 87% Of Dems’ Political Contributions Come From Outside Tennessee Perhaps the hardest-fought legislative race in Knox County is between state Representative Elaine Davis and challenger Bryan Goldberg. This is the second time the two have raced one...
By Ken Lay The 2026 postseason has been an exercise in frustration for the Bearden High School girls soccer. The Lady Bulldogs have managed to survive and advance but the playoffs have been packed with close calls, comeback victories and overtime matches. But that all...
They give their all for the team By Steve Williams He’s a non-starter who plays and contributes to the team like a starter. He's a player who gives his all and doesn't mind to be a substitute and he's talented enough to play multiple positions. When he's not in the...
Tim Burchett’s Freedom Rally kicks off early voting By Jamie Schnell schnellj@knoxfocus.com Jackson Terminal in Knoxville was filled with patriotic spirit as the Knox County Young Republicans co-hosted Tim Burchett’s Freedom Rally on October 13, the night before early...
Editor’s note: This week’s Publisher’s Position is reprinted from the October 5 edition of The Knoxville Focus. Early voting is ongoing through October 29, with the general election on November 3. For more information on where to vote, please visit knoxvotes.org. By...
By Ken Lay A stifling defense propelled Gibbs High School into its fifth consecutive win. The Eagles forced visiting Fulton into five turnovers on their way to a 31-6 victory on a chilly Friday night at Ernest Whited Stadium in Corryton. Gibbs (7-1 overall, 4-1 in...
By Ray Hill Edna Flannery Kelly spent 20 years in the U.S. House of Representatives, where she represented Brooklyn. Mrs. Kelly was the first woman to be elected to Congress from New York City and made her presence felt in the House. Things might have been very...
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com I was researching Halloween events in our area, and when I Googled Cherokee Caverns, I found that an old friend, Jim Whidby, had passed away earlier this year. I was surprised and saddened to learn he is gone. I met...
By Steve Williams Austin-East’s 1986 football team established itself as one of the most remarkable high school teams in East Tennessee history under the leadership of Head Coach Sam Anderson. The Roadrunners completed a perfect 15-0 season, capturing the TSSAA...
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