by design | Apr 9, 2014 | News, The Daily Focus
Bill Would Create First New Wilderness Area in 25 Years John Michaelson, Tennessee News Service NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Years in the making, an effort to help protect some of the state’s most pristine areas finally is moving forward in Congress....
by design | Apr 1, 2014 | Knox County, Knoxville, News, The Daily Focus
Pellissippi State Community College hosts a forum that features an interview and Q&A with Knox County Mayor Tim Burchett and Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero on Thursday, April 10. The mayoral forum, “How Local Politics Impacts Business and You,”...
by design | Mar 28, 2014 | Dan Andrews, News, The Daily Focus
On Saturday May 10th 2014 history will be made in Knoxville. The first official league game of the Nashville FC will occur. This team is a 100% fan supported team. Literally, fans buy a supporters share of the club. I know because I actually bought a share of the...
by design | Mar 14, 2014 | News, The Daily Focus
Seymour’s spring “Roads and Rivers Day” will be held on Saturday, March 15, from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Keep Sevier Beautiful sponsors this twice-a-year event for removing unsightly litter from the area’s roadsides, rivers banks, and public areas. Since Seymour...
by design | Mar 11, 2014 | Knox County, News, The Daily Focus
Suit Claims Use of TVAAS Estimates is Unconstitutional John Michaelson, Tennessee News Service NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The first of what is expected to be many lawsuits over test scores and teachers’ pay in Tennessee has been filed against the Knox County Board...
by design | Mar 11, 2014 | News, The Daily Focus
March is Women’s History Month and I am inspired to write about an amazing jurist, lawyer, lawmaker and American woman, Sandra Day O’Connor. I had the pleasure to meet Justice O’Connor at a reception in Nashville before she addressed the Tennessee Supreme Court...