By Steve Hunley Knox County Mayor-elect Betsy Henderson has announced the top picks for the mayor’s staff prior to taking office on September 1. Chris Caldwell has accepted Henderson’s offer to serve as Knox County’s chief financial officer, a role he has held for...
Last Monday, several Seymour Volunteer Fire Department members, along with representation from Horner Construction, hosted a walkthrough of the new fire station’s construction. The current projection is that the station is trending towards a completion date...
By Ray Hill Kenneth Barnard Keating looked like Hollywood’s stereotypical version of a United States senator; stocky, white-haired, with an air of dignity about him. During Keating’s lifetime, he was a successful candidate for public office frequently and was a...
An oasis on North Broadway By Pete Gawda There is an oasis of serenity, natural beauty and elaborate stone carvings in the midst of all the hustle and bustle of downtown Knoxville. Located at 543 North Broadway, Old Gray Cemetery, listed on the National Register of...
By Steve Williams Zack Gibson had a good reason to celebrate with his family after the game Friday night. He notched his first win as a high school head coach after working 12 years as an assistant. Gibson was all smiles too after South-Doyle took charge at the start...
County hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for dog park in Halls By Ken Lay Knox County celebrated the opening of a dog park at Clayton Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning. The park is located in the Halls Crossroads community on Norris Freeway, The grand...
Current Agricultural Zoning Safe For Now By Steve Hunley It seems everywhere I go, I hear complaints from Knox Countians about traffic congestion. It is a legitimate complaint, as over time, it is increasingly apparent we have more folks driving on more roads. ...
By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com The third monthly meeting of the Chilhowee Park Advisory Group drew some questions and some disappointments last week in the Jacob Building. The 81-acre property, with its features and buildings, will be...
By Ray Hill The final report of the Reece Committee, which had been charged by the U.S. House of Representatives with the task of investigating the ties between tax-exempt foundations and the American education establishment, set off a firestorm. The disdain...
State and local leaders Tuesday morning hosted a building dedication to name the county’s new Knox County Regional Forensic Center after its long-time chief medical examiner, Dr. Darinka Mileusnic. The new facility was a goal Mayor Glenn Jacobs and RFC leaders...
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