Mike Steely
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History in the Media Award
In his busy career as a writer for The Knoxville Focus, Mike Steely manages to add articles on a wide variety of historical topics and to inform readers of current events in the history community. His popular “A Day Away” column spotlights sites and attractions within a day’s drive of Knoxville. His articles are a great contribution to the public’s knowledge and interest in history.