Scenes from 2018 Lonsdale Homecoming

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Lonsdale Homecoming parade participants.

The 32nd Annual Lonsdale Homecoming was carried out without a hitch despite being relocated from the grounds of Sam E. Hill School at the intersection of Sherman and Minnesota Avenues to Lonsdale Park a few blocks away.

The move was necessary after the parcel of land previously used for the homecoming was deeded from Knox County to the City then virtually given to Emerald Youth Foundation to build a $6 million Christian Center.

The Lonsdale Park was more accommodating than the previous location. It is a larger space with amenities that include a paved greenway, a large picnic shelter, and play area with the colorfully constructed kid-proof jungle gym. The park is complete with a bridge that crosses over the small trickling Lonsdale Creek to another play area. The park is adjacent to the Lonsdale Elementary School and the Lonsdale Recreation Center. Additional features include an adjacent basketball court that was not used by the homecoming participants.

Maurice Clark and Mayor Madeline Rogero rode in the parade in a vintage 1969 Cadillac

Overall participants enjoyed the new venue. It was larger with more amenities than the former site.   Photos by Patricia Williams

 

Helen Dixon Winton is a longtime homeowner in the Lonsdale community.
Parade spectators.

 

 

Vocalist Miss Nikki brought some spectators to their feet.

 

Paul Daniels retired Blount County schools band teach and wife.
Two Richards face off in a game of Chess. Richard Yarbrough and Richard Ragland.

 

Earl Campbell waves as James Smith (R) purchased Homecoming T-shirts. Smith was raised in Lonsdale. He was a successful business owner who resides in Concord.
Karen D. Cook of KaDe Face Painting applying a Henna tattoo.
Lonsdale homeowner Sheila Smith stepped out in high fashion.
Anya with her mother Elizabeth Brawner from Lonsdale at the homecoming festivities in Lonsdale park.
Mil-Mil’s Angels were proud of their parade performance.
Sissy Chapman and her sister Linda at the Lonsdale Homecoming night Bar-B-Que.
Angela Mobley center, and friends at the homecoming Night Bar-B-Q.
Len Jones and Kiera Pigeon casually enjoyed the homecoming festivities.
The Mexican style corn-on-the-cob was a hit at the homecoming.
Craft Jewelry vendor made custom jewelry mementos for the homecoming.

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