By Ray Hill Prentice Cooper of Shelbyville, three times governor of Tennessee, had announced he would once again seek to become the Volunteer State’s chief executive on New Year’s day in 1958. The sixty-two year old Cooper was one of many prospective candidates all...
History Fair a huge success
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com You might say the 2019 East Tennessee History Fair was a historic success, and you would be absolutely correct. The recent “Blast from the Past” held downtown had everything that a history buff, young or old, could want. “Seems...
Halls volleyball team opens new era with victory
By Ken Lay A new era opened on a winning note for the Halls High School volleyball team Tuesday night. The Lady Devils won their season opener over Karns at home as they downed the Lady Beavers 25-12, 25-20, 25-18 in front of a spirited crowd. It was also Halls High’s...
The Knoxville Focus for August 19, 2019
Early voting ends Thursday By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com The first seven days of early voting saw 3,428 people cast ballots in the five locations and the total is about what was expected. Knox County Election Administrator Clifford Rodgers told The Focus that...
The Socialist Movement in Knoxville
They Are on the Ballot By Steve Hunley Whether you believe it or not, there is a socialist movement in Knoxville; in fact, there is a ticket of socialist candidates running for city council. They refer to it as the “City Council Movement” without referring to...
Farragut centenarian living a happy and full life
By Steve Williams It’s often said it’s not how long you live, but how you live. Ruth Jenkins has checked off both boxes. The Farragut centenarian turned 100 on Aug. 11 and is still full of life. Friends and residents where she lives at Park Place West, a retirement...
The 1958 Senate Race in Tennessee, I
By Ray Hill Albert Gore had been in the United States Senate for six years and had to face the voters once again in 1958. Gore had spent fourteen years in the House of Representatives before challenging Tennessee’s longest serving United States senator, Kenneth D....
The pain of last season is now motivation for Panthers
By Steve Williams It’s more of a carryover season than a new season for the Powell High football program. Returning players from last year haven’t forgotten what happened in 2018 and won’t. It’s a strong source of motivation for the Panthers, said Bailor...
City receives public input for Broadway improvements
By Ken Lay North Knoxville residents were invited to voice their opinions on potential alterations to the Broadway Corridor at an open house at St. James Episcopal Church Wednesday night. The affected areas run along North Broadway from Glenwood Ave. to McCroskey Ave....
The Knoxville Focus for August 12, 2019
ROAD BLOCKED Parking reduced at New Harvest early voting location By Steve Hunley, Publisher publisher@knoxfocus.com It is a shame how few people vote in City of Knoxville elections. That trend has been spiraling steadily downward in recent years. Considering that,...
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Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice Celebrates 30 years
Since 1982, Smoky Mountain...
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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...