By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com “We’re going to follow the law, we’re the gatekeepers of democracy,” said Chris Davis on Tuesday after he was selected to replace Cliff Rodgers as the executive director of Knox County Elections. Rodgers will retire...
By Ray Hill Malcolm Rice Patterson enjoyed a meteoric rise in Tennessee politics until the consequences of his own actions ended his career. Redheaded, thin, with angular features, Malcolm Patterson was known throughout Tennessee as a dynamic and gifted speaker. ...
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com In the spring of 1863 Cumberland Gap was firmly in Confederate hands and it seemed, for a few months, that the war had moved elsewhere. However, by September the historic pass would again come under siege and then...
By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com They said, “Creed tore it up!” I heard that comment referring to Creed Daniel’s piano playing at the Grainger County Tomato Festival last year. The long-time Grainger County attorney’s talents are certainly not limited to...
Knox County Schools: Emergency Meal, School Packet Distribution While Knox County Schools is closed through April 24, 2020, out of concern over COVID-19, the district will be providing breakfast and lunch to any child 18 and under at no charge. Beginning on Monday,...
By Steve Hunley I don’t know of anyone who isn’t eager to return to his/her former life, yet life after the coronavirus may likely be very different. It will be mighty interesting to see just what kind of conversations our nation will be having in the wake of the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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