by design | Jan 20, 2019 | The Daily Focus
As a summer intern at the U.S. Department of Justice in 1963, I stood at the back of a huge crowd on the Washington Mall and listened as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke of his dream that one day, his children would be judged “not by the color of their skin, but by...
by design | Jan 19, 2019 | The Daily Focus
A reminder: As the $11 million State Street Garage expansion work heads into the planned second phase, South Central Street will reopen and State Street will close, beginning Monday, Jan. 21. Ongoing work on the east side of the garage is wrapping up, and the...
by design | Jan 18, 2019 | The Daily Focus
Friends of the Smokies announced Thursday that it will temporarily fund the reopening of Sugarlands Visitor Center near Gatlinburg, Tenn., and Oconaluftee Visitor Center near Cherokee, N.C., from Friday through Monday, Jan. 18-21. Visitation to the park is...
by design | Jan 17, 2019 | The Daily Focus
Knox County Public Library and Imagination Library to host special birthday celebrations for Dolly on January 18 Join the Imagination Library and Knox County Public Library to celebrate Dolly Parton’s birthday at 10:30 a.m. on January 18. Five participating library...
by design | Jan 16, 2019 | The Daily Focus
In preparation for the Annual MLK Parade and Memorial Tribute, The MLK Commemorative Commission would like to ensure that participants are informed of the parade route and tribute service. The MLK Parade Monday, January 21, 2019 will begin at Midway (Chilhowee Park)...
by design | Jan 15, 2019 | The Daily Focus
City of Knoxville offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 21, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. Waste Connections will collect residential garbage and recycling on its regular schedule. Downtown trash and recycling will also be collected as usual....
