By Ray Hill When Congressman J. Will Taylor died on November 14, 1939, it sent shock waves through Tennessee’s political community. Taylor had long been enormously popular inside Tennessee’s Second Congressional district and “Hillbilly Bill” had exercised...
Caruthers, new West AD, says protecting integrity is goal No. 1
By Steve Williams West High School may have a new athletic director in Chris Caruthers, but he has been around the business for more than a decade. “Goal No. 1 for any athletic director has got to be to protect the integrity of the program,” said Caruthers recently....
Vintage, Etc. to have Grand Opening Saturday
By Ken Lay Jeana Vaughn has always been a collector and now, she owns a Fountain City store where she hopes her customers may find merchandise that may bring back some fond memories. Vaughn recently opened Vintage, Etc. at 3000 Tazewell Pike. It’s listed as a...
The Knoxville Focus for August 27, 2018
Ed and Bob sign off with last ‘Night Out’ Knox County At-Large Commissioners Ed Brantley and Bob Thomas held their final Commissioners’ Night Out at Wright’s Cafeteria Thursday. When elected, Ed and Bob promised to be available to all citizens. This was their 43rd...
TNReady?
By Steve Hunley Governor Bill Haslam’s decision to go on a “listening tour” to hear the thoughts of professional educators seems a bit too little, too late. In less than five months’ time, Tennessee will have a new governor and almost surely a new Commissioner of...
Fulton grinds out tough win vs. Central
By David Klein In a physical battle of defenses, Fulton’s was slightly better Thursday night in the “Battle of Broadway” at Central High School. Fulton’s DaShaun McKinney intercepted a tipped pass and returned it 81 yards for a touchdown and a two score lead...
The Mystery After J. Will Taylor’s Death, I
By Ray Hill Following Congressman J. Will Taylor’s death from an unexpected heart attack on November 14, 1939 there was an outpouring of grief on the part of the people of Tennessee’s Second Congressional district. Taylor had long been a power in Tennessee and during...
History fair fun for all the ages
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com The East Tennessee History Fair was more than anyone could have expected. Thousands of people came to Knoxville recently and visited the many events, booths, demonstrations, exhibits, and chatted with history re-enactors....
Hawks pull out win over West with 0:00 on clock
By Steve Williams The “Talons and Swords” traveling trophy, which goes to the winner of the game between Hardin Valley Academy and West, has finally made it to the HVA campus. It may even be on Sallee Reynolds’ desk. The HVA principal, who was a longtime...
The Knoxville Focus for August 20, 2018
City Police and Fire not relocating to Knoxville College By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com It may be that Knoxville College failed to fulfill an agreement within the memorandum of understanding with the city or successfully negotiate to alleviate the former...
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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...