There is much to do and many activities for center-city residents who live in the pockets of like-minded disconnected East Tennesseans in Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Maryville, and the Johnson City, Morristown areas. All are within an hours drive of Knoxville. The East Tennessee Enlightener is excited to share family activities, adult events, and more happenings…
The East Tennessee Design Center’s 2022 Community Collaborative Charrette wrapped up this week. Submissions for the redesigning at the corner of MLK, Jr and Ben Hur Avenues (the James Davis Harvest Center at 5 Points) have been submitted by four architecture design firms and will be released later this year. Here is a preview of…
The public is invited to the re-opening of Claude Walker Ball Park at 2945 Wilson Avenue, in East Knoxville. The celebration will be 6:30 pm, Thursday, May 19th at the park and will include free dinner, music and prizes. Off-street parking will be available and also at the nearby E.V. Davidson Community Center, 3124 Wilson…
2022 Democrats for Governor Town Hall Democratic candidates, Dr. Carnita Atwater, Dr. Jason Martin, and Councilman JB Smiley Jr. will debate the issues that matter to working people and share their ideas on how to bring forward-thinking change to Tennessee. Local journalists will moderate each event. Hosted by TNDP along with the Tennessee Young Democrats….
KNOXVILLE, TN (May 11, 2022) – Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) officially cut the ribbon on May 11 on the first phase of the mixed-income housing at First Creek at Austin. First Creek at Austin (formerly KCDC Austin Homes subsidized housing) is the city’s first mixed-income, affordable housing community. Business, community leaders, stakeholders and…
KNOXVILLE Tenn. (April 2022) – Melody Dalili has been writing poems for years, but she didn’t begin reciting them publicly until a spoken-word performance last August. Since then, the Farragut High School junior has gotten several opportunities to perform her work, and this month her literary journey led to a groundbreaking honor – recognition as…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (May 2022) – Walking across the graduation stage is a tremendous milestone for KCS students, but they also need to be prepared for what comes next. On May 4, Knox County Schools celebrated the district’s designation as a Ford Next Generation Learning Community, an important step in the ongoing effort to transform the…
OAK RIDGE, TENN. (May 10, 2022) – Spurgeon Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion (AMEZ) Church is celebrating the 1st year of its Pastor Rev. Erica N. Haigler on May 15th. All are welcome to attend the celebration at the church at 100 S. Benedict Avenue in Oak Ridge, Tenn. Rev. Haigler made history in June 2021,…
Free Comic Book Day is the grand stage and introduction to what may be in the future for superheroes and villains. 10 Ton Tales (Ten Ton Press) 25 Years of Buffy the Vampire Slayer (BOOM! Studios) An as-yet-unrevealed comic (AWA Studios) An as-yet-unrevealed comic (Humanoids) Avatar: The Last Airbender / Legend of Korra (Dark Horse…
A list of the Free Comic Book Day participating stores in Knoxville and surrounding areas. there will be special guests and deep discounts, as well as the industry’s new releases. For more information on specials offered at each shop, visit their Facebook page. All shops can be found on Facebook, LIKE, SHARE and stay connected….
(UPDATED WITH PARTICIPATING COMIC STORE LOCATIONS) EAST TENNESSEE (May 4, 2022) – Calling all comic book enthusiasts! The first Saturday of May is recognized nationally as your day! This Saturday, May 7th is Free Comic Book Day (FCBDay), an annual event celebrated across the country. This event attracts new readers and rewards lifelong fans. “We…
MAYOR KINCANNON ANNOUNCES PAUL NOEL AS CITY’S NEXT POLICE CHIEF Today, Mayor Indya Kincannon introduced Paul Noel as Knoxville’s next Chief of Police. Noel is a 25-year-plus police veteran and currently serves as Deputy Superintendent of the New Orleans Police Department. “This is the most important hire I will make for the people of…
Knowledge beyond the classroom. A study group on the controversial content of “The 1619 Project” by Nikole Hannah-Jones a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist. The Bottom is hosting a series of study groups to explore the effects of slavery and its aftermath on American policy and culture. The Bottom Bookstore, 2340 Magnolia Avenue, in East Knoxville, is…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 1, 2022) -The African American Equity Restoration Task Force is marking notable progress since its inaugural meeting in September 2021. In that time, the Task Force has: Received a $30,000 grant from the National League of Cities Received approval from City Council to hire a grant writer Named Tanisha Fitzgerald-Baker as Task…
A University of Tennessee English Learning Institute (ELI) Alumna’s Journey from Bangkok to Gay Street UT Center for Global Engagement KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (March 2022) – Nestled between the bright lights of the Tennessee Theatre and the Regal Riviera downtown is a cozy restaurant that some call home: Fai Thai Kitchen or ร้านฝ้ายไทย. At Fai Thai,…
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (April 11, 2022) – Kross Fire Wrestling (KFW) Based in Sevierville is presenting “Off Da Hook” wrestling event featuring Shawn Andrews, a native of Jefferson County, who is teamed with JDL in a Tag-team challenge to current Champion Belt holders Hunter Drake and Brayden Toon at 7 p.m. this Friday, April 15, at…
The Tennessee Federation of Democratic Women sponsored a forum for Tennessee Governor Democratic candidates on Friday, March 25th on Facebook Live and ZOOM. If you missed it, a recording of the 1-hour forum is available to view at your convenience here Facebook page. Get to know the committed Democratic candidates for Governor of Tennessee. Featured Democratic candidates for…
Knoxville Senior Co-Ed Softball is seeking additional players (age 55+) to participate in their spring league. Games are played on Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9am-11am at Caswell Park, 570 Winona St., April-October. Modified rules will allow a safe, successful experience. Haven’t hit a ball in decades? No problem!
CAPTION: (C) Mayor Glenn Jacobs interviewed Nikki Armbrust owner of Petal Pushers Floral Design at 9719 Kingston Pike for the Small Business Series. Custom floral bouquets, unique cash and carry gifts and holiday items available in-store. One-day delivery is available. (Holiday and custom orders should be placed a few days in advance.) KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs interviewed Nikki…
We are opening a West Knoxville satellite office on April 9 Grand OpeningSaturday, April 9 @ 11am9041 Executive Park Dr.Entrance A Volunteer kickoff at noon:Stay to make phone calls to our Democratic neighbors or head out to knock doorsNo experience required, and we hope to see you back at our West Knox HQ throughout this key election year!You can stop…
Knoxville Utilities Board Procurement team recognized one of its small, minority vendors in an effort to encourage and support the participation of more. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 2022) – Accurate Contracting Services Inc. has been in operation since 2011 and is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) company. Accurate is owned and operated by Reggie…
THE PEOPLE’S PLATFORM The Knoxville Interdenominational Christian Ministerial Alliance requests Senator Blackburn to apologize for her treatment of Judge Katanji Brown Jackson during the Senate confirmation hearings. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 5, 2022) To Senator Marsha Blackburn, United States Senate, State of Tennessee, We condemn your treatment of Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson in…
NATIONWIDE (April 7, 2022) – On February 25, 2022, President Joe Biden nominated Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to be the 116th Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Because of her diverse and broad public service, Judge Jackson has a unique appreciation of how critical it is for the justice system to be fair…
Please join the ZOOM conversation at 7 pm, Tuesday, April 5, to learn more about this important amendment. The Right to Work Amendment to our state’s constitution will be on the November 8th ballot across Tennessee and the country. All are invited to listen in and then ask questions to clarify the true meaning of…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 2022) – For your enjoyment, while viewing visual arts at the Emporium during First Friday, music will be provided by Keyboardist Taber Gable, a hometown musician with an international reputation. Gable attended the Joy of Music School and performed with the Knoxville Jazz Youth Orchestra before matriculating to the Hart School of…
Groups and community members come together to propel TVA into a just, equitable, and fossil-fuel-free energy future by 2030. Caption 1: Tennessee was ‘ground zero’ for coal ash pollution which was magnified by the TVA Kingston, Tennessee coal ash spill. TENNESSEE — Fossil fuels are more expensive every day. TVA could be a leader…