Coughlin and Renfree also qualify for nationals By Steve Williams Rebecca Story has had another prestigious accomplishment in her high school cross country career. The Christian Academy of Knoxville senior won the Foot Locker South Region girls’ championship Nov. 25...
Catholic checks out with Class 5A state championship
By Steve Williams Knoxville Catholic Coach Steve Matthews’ pre-game keys for winning the TSSAA Class 5A state football championship were to “use size” and “max possessions.” The Fighting Irish checked off both items in a convincing 45-28 win over previously...
The Knoxville Focus for November 27, 2017
Short-term rentals approved for ALL residential zones By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Despite continual opposition from some neighborhood groups the Knoxville City Council passed, on a split vote, a short-term rental policy for every residential neighborhood....
City begins streetlight retrofitting in East Knoxville
By Ken Lay The City of Knoxville is changing its streetlights. It became official recently when Mayor Madeline Rogero hosted a ceremony where the first LED light was lit. Rogero and city councilman and former mayor Daniel Brown were on hand when Angel Pena of Siemens...
The Last Hurrah of Benton McMillin
By Ray Hill In 1920, Tennessee had done the unthinkable and gone Republican. Not only had GOP presidential nominee Warren Harding carried Tennessee, but the Volunteer State with women newly enfranchised to vote, had elected a Republican governor, Alf Taylor. ...
‘Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin, and the Texas Longhorns’
By Ralphine Major ralphine3@yahoo.com I knew that it would only be a matter of time before Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin, would be riding a horse in a western adventure as Wayne has always liked the cowboy way of life. “Piddle Diddle, the Widdle Penguin, and the...
Pet foxes on leashes in county parks a no-no!
By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Knox County is changing in ways that may surprise long-time residents. The population is changing, new families and singles are arriving, housing demands are up, sidewalks are being considered for new subdivisions, and some views...
NewBreed celebrates a title and builds for future
By Steve Williams NewBreed is one of the newer commissions in the Knox Metro Youth Football League and its 9U team was among those that celebrated a championship this season. The NewBreed players defeated No. 1 seed Seymour 18-13 in the Grasscutter NFC Division...
The Knoxville Focus for November 20, 2017
Rogero asks council to table Historic Overlay By Mike Steely steelym@knoxfocus.com Responding to concerns voiced by the two elected officials from East Knoxville, Mayor Madeline Rogero is asking the city council to table the proposed historic overlay in the Parkridge...
Happy Thanksgiving!
By Steve Hunley Here at The Knoxville Focus we are thankful for a great many things. First and foremost we are thankful for God, family and country. The Focus continues to grow and for that we are also very thankful. For the success The Focus has had, we owe that to...
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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...