by design | May 30, 2016 | Andrews, Columnist, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Dan Andrews Although the school year had ended for members of the Karns Middle School Jazz Ensemble, they took to the stage again to give an outstanding show on Tuesday, May 24 on Market Square. Many folks crossing the square for different reasons, myself included,...
by design | May 8, 2016 | Andrews, Columnist, Stories In This Week's Focus:
By Dan Andrews andrewsd@knoxfocus.com As Chief Rausch handed the Explorer of the Year award to Hayden Marshall on April 22, 2016, he smiled, which was significant because it was the first time he had smiled in days. Before the awards ceremony an impromptu press...
by design | Apr 12, 2016 | Andrews, Columnist, The Daily Focus
Often after a great concert, fans compare the event they just witnessed to the last great show they attended. For Dierks Bentley fans who attended his surprise concert in Knoxville this past Sunday night, there is no comparison. The surprise show was hosted by CMT and...
by design | Jan 3, 2016 | Andrews, Archived Editions, Archives
KAT seeking more input with public meetings By Dan Andrews andrewsd@knoxfocus.com Downtown Knoxville has undergone many changes recently. From a new parking garage to new apartment buildings, the need for the trolley service continues to evolve. To adjust to new...
by design | Dec 13, 2015 | Andrews, Archives, Columnist
By Dan Andrews andrewsd@knoxfocus.com Over the course of two nights, fifty individuals achieved the honor to wear the badge that allows them to be called a firefighter. On Tuesday, December 8, eighteen members of the Rural Metro firefighter training class took their...
by design | Sep 29, 2015 | Andrews, Columnist
Yesterday, both Knox County and Knox County Schools held a major press conference touting a new solar powered initiative. With the solar industry becoming more mainstream, many people are starting to wonder how they can get involved in saving the environment...