Can You Record a Conversation Without Telling the Other Person?
By Jed McKeehan Let’s say you are having a phone call with a contractor about work that went badly, or perhaps you are meeting with your child’s other parent and you are worried…
The Knoxville Focus for October 12, 2026
Irvey’s kicks off grand opening weekend for Fountain City location By Ken Lay Irvey’s Ice Cream is now open in Fountain City. The ice cream shop, located at 3000 Tazewell Pike,…
Publisher’s Positions
By Steve Hunley Early Voting Starts This Week Early voting begins on Wednesday, October 14 of this week. Visit the website of the Knox County Election Commission if you are not…
EKBPA Member Meeting is Thursday, October 15
~ from the East Knoxville Business & Professional Association This month, we’re gathering at one of East Knoxville’s historic treasures, Mabry-Hazen House, for a morning of…
October 14 Walk with Elected Officials
~ from Bike Walk Knoxville Bike Walk Knoxville, a local nonprofit organization working to make the Knoxville region a better place to bike and walk for people of all ages,…
‘Meanest, toughest player UT ever had’
By Steve Williams A friend of mine, Tom Heck, gave me the following story to tell on “Bama Week” and “the Third Saturday in October”. It’s about his Uncle Len Coffman, who played…
Doomscrolling
By Dr. Jim Ferguson Words are our tools of communication. JVF I don’t know how I became interested in words. My teachers would certainly attest to the fact that my efforts in…
Woulda, coulda, shoulda
By Joe Rector “Would of, could of, should of” is a common thing we say around here. It’s a way of verbalizing our regrets over not having done things in our earlier years. We…
Ray Hill speaks to McMinn County gathering
By Focus Staff Author, historian and columnist Ray Hill spoke to a gathering of the McMinn County Historical Society about his prize-winning biography of Senator Kenneth McKellar.…
KCDC and City of Knoxville to host second feedback session on future of former Public Safety Building site
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) and the City of Knoxville will host a community feedback session to continue to gather input on the future of the former…
The Gentleman From New York: Jacob Javits
By Ray Hill For decades, one of New York State’s most popular public officials was Jacob K. Javits. Rising from a tenement located on the Lower East Side, Javits worked his way…
Legal and public notices for the week of October 12, 2026
COURT NOTICES NON-RESIDENT NOTICE TO: JHD INVESTMENTS, LLC IN RE: KINGSTON PLACE ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff v. JHD INVESTMENTS, LLC, Defendant DOCKET NO. 211985-1 IN THE…
Rev. Jason Sluss celebrates two years at New Hope Baptist Church
~ from New Hope Baptist Church Rev. Jason Sluss has devoted his life to serving the Lord and sharing the Gospel. The son of Daniel and Donna Sluss, Jason was saved at the age of…
The Knoxville Focus for October 5, 2026
Irvey’s Ice Cream to celebrate grand opening in Fountain City By Ken Lay Irvey’s Ice Cream is coming to North Knoxville. The shop, located in Fountain City at 3000 Tazewell Pike,…
KPD Commander Forum Set for Nov. 3, at Bearden Branch Library~ from the City of Knoxville
~ from the City of Knoxville Knoxville residents in the East and West police districts can attend the Knoxville Police Department Commander Forum on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 5:30-7…
The Princeton Review: Carson-Newman University a “Best in the South”
~ from Carson-Newman University The Princeton Review has named Carson-Newman University as a “Best in the South.” The accolade is part of the organization’s “2027 Best Colleges:…
Dichotomy
If common sense shows up and votes in November, America wins. If they don’t, the crazies win and the deranged Democrat devolution of America resumes. JVF By Dr. Jim Ferguson “It…
Faith Beyond the Fear
By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor Fear can be an icy grip that often paralyzes people. We’ve all seen or known someone who missed an incredible…
Publisher’s Positions: Vote YES On State And City Amendments
By Steve Hunley Voters will have an opportunity to vote on three proposed amendments to the Tennessee Constitution on the upcoming ballot. Voters inside the City of Knoxville will…
Legal and public notices for the week of October 5, 2026
NOTICE OF SERVICE BY PUBLICATION TO: DALTON SCOTT THOMAS IN RE: ALEXANDREA GRACE THOMAS, Plaintiff – Vs – DALTON SCOTT THOMAS, Defendant Docket # 165326 IN THE FOURTH CIRCUIT…
Community & Family Comes Together to Support ALS Research and Patient Services at Charity Golf Tournament
Community members, local businesses, golfers and supporters from across East Tennessee will gather for the ALS Association Charity Golf Tournament, a fundraising event dedicated…
Keep Knoxville Beautiful to Host 47th Annual Orchids Awards
~ from Keep Knoxville Beautiful Since 1979, Keep Knoxville Beautiful has presented Orchid Beautification Awards to Knoxville and Knox County buildings, public art, and outdoor…
My new favorite season
By Joe Rector Summer has always been my favorite season of the year. It has signaled the end of another school year, the beginning of vacations, and plenty of visits to pools or…
Frontier Frights at Marble Springs Brings History, Crafts, Costumes and Spooky Fun to Knoxville
Join Marble Springs for a FREE day of Halloween festivities for all ages on Saturday, October 17, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors are invited to celebrate the season with…
Strong finish puts CAK boys on top
By Steve Williams Two local teams – the Christian Academy of Knoxville boys and the Grace Christian Academy girls – won TSSAA Division II Class A state championships last week at…
Alabama Hate Week
By Mark Nagi It is the Third Saturday in October, and you know what that means! Alabama Hate Week. One of southern football’s greatest rivalries will be renewed on Saturday…
Standing out from the crowd
By Tom Mattingly In my years of watching and covering University of Tennessee football, I have concluded that the great players always had a “look,” maybe even a “swagger,” to…
I’ll Tell Everybody You Did It
By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor This week marks 49 years since one of baseball’s most unforgettable nights. On October 18, 1977, the New York Yankees…
Central sweeps Clinton to win district volleyball championship
By Ken Lay After Central High School won the District 3-3A Volleyball Tournament semifinal Tuesday night, coach Susan Davidson was congratulated because the Lady Bobcats advanced…
Tonight: InterFaith Health Center presents An Evening Under the Stars,
An Evening Under the Stars, an outdoor dinner and concert featuring a performance by Knoxville native Emily Wyrick in honor of Dolly Parton, will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday,…
Dogwood Arts Celebrates 20,000 Trees Planted
Order Dogwood Trees Today to help us Keep Knoxville Blooming ~ from Dogwood Arts It’s planting time in Tennessee! Dogwood Arts is on a mission to Keep East TN Blooming by selling…
‘Champions Corner’ celebrates history of Vol football
By Tom Mattingly The University of Tennessee unveiled statues, known now as “historical monuments,” of national championship coaches Doug Dickey (1967) and Phillip Fulmer (1998)…