Free Mobile Telehealth Clinic on June 17 & 18 in Knoxville and Del Rio
RAM’s free telehealth medical services coming to Knoxville and Del Rio, Tennessee Remote Area Medical (RAM®), a leading nonprofit provider of pop-up clinics delivering free,…
California Elections: Of Democrats, By Democrats, For Democrats
By Steve Hunley The protracted delay in counting the ballots in California is a prime example of just how poorly governed the once golden state has become. It has been ages since…
State Rep. Dave Wright addresses Halls Republican Club
By Ken Lay State Representative Dave Wright made an appearance at the Halls Republican Club Tuesday night at the Halls Boys and Girls Club. He recapped the recently completed…
The Gentleman from New Jersey: Harry Moore
By Ray Hill Arthur Harry Moore is not a name familiar outside of New Jersey, but in his time, Harry Moore was one of the best vote-getters in the Garden State’s history. Three…
Comparato and Wires turned in big numbers this year
By Steve Williams Halls’ Colby Comparato and Bella Wires sparkled on the diamond this past season. So good that they were selected for Halls High School’s male and female…
Father’s Day Feast, Sunday, June 21st at Shoney’s Restaurants
~ from Shoney’s of Knoxville Shoney’s of Knoxville, Inc, restaurants are offering many favorites and special items on the Fresh Food Bar, Sunday, June 21, for Father’s Day. All…
Wesley House to Host 2026 Masquerade Ball Benefiting Knoxville Communities
Wesley House will host its highly anticipated Masquerade Ball 2026 on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Bridgewater Place (205 Bridgewater Rd, Knoxville, TN…
MLK Jr. Parade/March & Juneteenth Celebration Takes Place Tomorrow in Knoxville
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission of Greater Knoxville reminds the community and members of the media that the 2026 MLK Jr. Parade/March and Juneteenth…
KEMA Offers Community Emergency Response Training
~ from the Office of Neighborhood Empowerment The Knoxville-Knox County Emergency Management Agency (KEMA) will offer Community Emergency Response Training (CERT) on the first…
Knoxville-Knox County Planning 2025 Development Activity Report Available
Knoxville-Knox County Planning recently released the 2025 Development Activity Report. For the third year in a row, investment surpassed the billion-dollar mark with $2.4 billion…
Halls Republican Club meets today
~ from the Halls Republican Club The Halls Republican Club will meet Tuesday, June 09, 2026, at the Boys and Girls Club, 1819 Dry Gap Pike, 37918, just off East Emory Rd. As…
North Stars
Our constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other. John Adams 1798 By Dr. Jim Ferguson How do you know what’s…
The Voice Above the Noise
By Justin Pratt, Clear Springs Baptist Church Senior Pastor One of the most remarkable abilities God has given us is the ability to recognize a familiar voice. A mother can…
The Knoxville Focus for June 8, 2026
Screen time, age-appropriate books focus of BOE meeting By Pete Gawda Limiting student use of computers and age-appropriate books were hot topics at the Thursday, June 4, meeting…
Tennessee Response Following New World Screwworm Confirmation in Texas
NASHVILLE — Following the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announcement that a confirmed case of New World screwworm (NWS) was detected in Zavala County, Texas, the Tennessee…
An Inferiority Complex?
By Tom Mattingly When No. 4 Tennessee squared off against No. 11 Air Force in the 1971 Sugar Bowl, there was a prevailing thought among the Vol faithful that the Vols didn’t seem…
Legal and public notices for the week of June 8, 2026
FORECLOSURE NOTICES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that by authority of a Real Estate Deed of Trust (the “Deed of Trust”) executed by Herman C.…
Legal and public notices for the week of June 15, 2026
FORECLOSURE NOTICES SUBSTITUTE TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE Notice is hereby given that by authority of a Real Estate Deed of Trust (the “Deed of Trust”) executed by Herman C.…
FREE Picnic for Veterans of all conflicts, Active Duty Military, Reserves and their guests.
Saturday, June 20th French Broad Veterans Memorial Park 2413 East Gov. John Sevier Highway Opening ceremony at 11:00 a.m. “Chow line” opens at 11:30 a.m. and closes at 1:00 p.m.…
Ijams Nature Center’s Fleurish 2026 Runway Show relocates due to weather
Due to weather concerns, Fleurish: A Sustainable Fashion Event (and Ijams fundraiser!) has moved to a new location on June 14 from 6-9 p.m. This eco-friendly, sustainable runway…
Coaching
By Joe Rector I interviewed for my first job as a high school English teacher in 1974. Only a week of summer was left before teachers reported for in-service training for the…
Ancient History to Many in the Fan Base
By Tom Mattingly Would an 11-2 record overall, along with an SEC title, a Top 10 finish, and a BCS bowl bid be satisfactory to the Vol fan base in today’s college football…
Trifecta
With the possible exception of Senator John Fetterman and Harold Ford Junior, the Democrats have become more dangerous than Iran. Jim Ferguson By Dr. Jim Ferguson I have often…
The Knoxville Focus for June 15, 2026
City council approves building restoration, renews zoo lease By Mike Steely Senior Writer steelym@knoxfocus.com The old building at 825 North Central Street is getting some…
Lady Vols Softball: A Consistent Contender
By Mark Nagi It’s a shame that the Tennessee Lady Vols softball team didn’t win the Women’s College World Series when they had Monica Abbott, the best pitcher on the planet. From…
Rainey plays on state level in three sports
By Steve Williams “Emma Rainey excelled in three sports at Bearden High School during the 2025-2026 school year,” said Bearden Athletic Director Morgan Shinlever. “Additionally,…
Community-Wide Celebration Features Dozens of Free Performances Across Knoxville on the First Day of Summer
~ from the Arts & Culture Alliance of Greater Knoxville On Sunday, June 21, Knoxville will come alive with music as Make Music Knoxville returns for a daylong celebration…
Sadie
By Joe Rector Thursday evening, I took Sadie out for her after-supper constitutional. After she finished her business, I sat on the grass and reeled my dog in. She was ready to go…
The East Tennessee Historical Society to host author Scott Hippensteel to discuss his newest book ‘Civil War Photo Forensics’
WHEN: June 17, 2026 @ 12:00 p.m. WHERE: East Tennessee History Center, 601 S. Gay St., Knoxville, TN 37902 Join us for a fascinating lecture with author Scott Hippensteel as he…