By Steve Hunley The big news of last week was also the saddest, with the announcement of Dolly Parton’s passing. Hers was a uniquely American story coming from a large and poor family in Sevier County. Dolly Parton’s genius was her weaving together a tapestry of her...
By Jamie Schnell schnellj@knoxfocus.com Mayor Glenn Jacobs hosted the grand opening of Hero’s Hill—a community of homes and new beginnings for veterans who have experienced homelessness—last Thursday morning. Many families, veterans and supporters gathered as...
By Ray Hill Hillary Clinton was not the first outsider to shop for a seat in the United States Senate from New York; that distinction belonged to Robert F. Kennedy, younger brother of President John F. Kennedy. Robert Kennedy had been the assistant legal counsel to...
By Ken Lay Farragut High School athletic director Donald Dodgen had to answer an early Saturday wake-up call recently. But Dodgen didn’t mind because he knew what the day had in store. He’s shown up to open up the Lynn E. Sexton Gymnasium on a late summer...
By Steve Williams South-Doyle’s Benson Brang is more than a quarterback on the field. He’s like a coach, and if he can stay away from the injury bug, he’s sure to play in college someday – maybe even at the Ivy League level. “We all call him Benny,...
Major redevelopment of North Waterfront coming By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com Knoxville’s North Waterfront redevelopment began last week when the Knoxville City Council approved the first step of a three-part plan. Knoxville’s Community Development...
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...
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