By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com “It has been bothering us,” said Paullette Thomas speaking for herself and son, Daniel. The two own a business you hope you’ll never need but, during the coronavirus outbreak, recognized a need that they could...
Tennessee Governors & the Path to the US Senate, IX
By Ray Hill James Beriah Frazier had been elected governor of Tennessee in 1902. A tall, stately man with an elegant appearance, James B. Frazier certainly looked the part of a governor. Despite his aristocratic appearance, James B. Frazier had worked his way...
Ross got the gold ball rolling for Austin-East
By Steve Williams Austin-East has 13 state championships in its sports history. Basketball coach Clifford H. Ross guided the Roadrunners to their first. It’s no wonder Sam Anderson, who years later led A-E to state titles in football, girls track and boys...
City, county limit park use
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com The City of Knoxville closed its parks except for “passive use” last week and Mayor Indya Kincannon is asking the council’s meeting Tuesday to help fund Zoo Knoxville while that attraction is closed because of...
The Knoxville Focus for March 30, 2020
Council passes bond issues and home delivery of beer By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com In an online video conference of the Knoxville City Council on Zoom, several important bond issuance resolutions passed. Maybe more immediately important was an...
Penny Pawn closing
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com A well-recognized Fountain City business is closing soon. The Penny Pawn Shop at 4821 North Broadway has announced it will be open a week or two to sell out its merchandise at greatly reduced prices. Terry Merianos,...
Jacoby Yarbo is worthy of a kidney
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com He’s an active and involved young man, grandson of one of the founders of The Love Kitchen, and a person truly worthy of a kidney. And he needs one now. Jacoby Yarbo is a Carson Newman graduate and has been a...
Tennessee Governors & the Path to the US Senate, VIII
By Ray Hill Benton McMillin was such a fixture in Tennessee politics he was regarded as the “Old Warhorse” of the Democratic Party in the state. After spending twenty years in Congress from Tennessee’s Fourth District, Benton McMillin twice served as governor of...
Local golf courses add safety measures to keep playing
By Steve Williams With the impact of the coronavirus pandemic putting a stop to most sports enjoyment, local golfers are still getting an opportunity to get outside and play at the four courses in Knoxville and Knox County. Public courses at Whittle Springs, Knoxville...
Sam Anderson: ‘I always felt I owe this community a lot’
By Steve Williams Austin-East High School named its football field after Sam Anderson over a quarter of a century ago, but he still remembers how he felt when he heard the news. “I was extremely humbled by the thought that they would consider doing this because at the...
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Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice Celebrates 30 years
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Karns LL teams are battling for state berth
By Steve Williams Karns is...
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The Knoxville Focus: Monday, August 13, 2012
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92 Boxes of Love
More than 20 volunteers...
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South-Doyle Delivers Shutout over Heritage
By Adam Sullivan It’s not...
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Rosie’s World
Rosie Moore celebrated her...