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Jewish New Year Celebrated at Holston River Park
By Patricia Williams On a recent Sunday night, the sounding of ram’s horns reverberated through the Holston Hills and Rivershore Estates area. It hailed from the Shomair Yisrael Synagogue. The new neighbors at 3811 Boyd’s Bridge Pike in East Knoxville that was formerly the home of Bethel AME Zion Church. The Messianic Jewish Congregation was…
Life doesn't come with a manual, it comes with a mom according to Denzel Grant pictured with his mom Betty Reed who died in September 2018. Grant established "Betty's Purse" charity in his moms honor.
Veteran Honors Mom with Christmas Charity for Single Moms
By MusuHawa Hoffman During the holiday’s many families struggled to make ends meet and provide gifts under the tree for their children. Denzel Grant recalls his mom working long hours, and sometimes a second job to provide for her five children. Grant started “Betty’s Purse” to honor his mom, Betty Reed, who passed away last…
Rev. Phoebe A. Roaf, Bishop elect of the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee and 21st century trailblazer to speak in Knoxville.
Celebrating Past and Present Episcopal Trailblazers
The Rev. Phoebe A. Roaf, Bishop elect of the Episcopalian Diocese of West Tennessee, will be the guest speaker at a community-wide Celebration of the Life and Work of The Blessed Absalom Jones. The service is scheduled for 5 pm, Sunday, March 3, at the Church of the Good Samaritan, 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road,…
Frank Turner, Jr., Author and native Knoxvillian guest speaker on April 7
Knoxville Native Brings Message of Hope Home
(KNOXVILLE, TN) – “There’s A Fire in Your House” Symposium, 4 pm, Sunday, April 7 at Second United Methodist Church, 1524 Western Ave. co-sponsored by Lennon-Seney United Methodist Men and Women (Dandridge Ave.) Knoxville native, author, and speaker, Frank Turner, Jr, and Gospel singer Wess Morgan will share their stories of falling from grace…
Easter Eggs Dropped from Above on East Knoxville Park
Republished from 2019 ETE archives. The cloudy weather did not dampen Easter celebrations over the weekend. That includes the egg drop by helicopter at Harriet Tubman Park in East Knoxville. Although it was postponed from Saturday to Easter Sunday afternoon for flying safety, approximately 1,500 participants were present. The event was spearheaded by Pastor Daryl…
Members of KICMA donated $500 to The Freedom Schools. Pictured (L-R) are ladies Rev. Dr. Vivian Williams, Rev. Mildred Smith, and Freedom School Director Denise Dean. (Second-row L-R) Pastors Charles Lomax, Johny Skinner Sr., Richard Brown Jr., Derick Wakefield, Gene Thomas, Jr, Michael McNair, and John Butler. Photo submitted. KICMA gifted $500 to Freedom School's Director Denise Dean at its April Prayer Brunch.
KICMA Supports Freedom School with $500 Gift
Caption: (L-R) The ladies are Rev. Dr. Vivian Williams, Rev. Mildren Smith, and Freedom School Director Denise Dean. (Second-row L-R) Pastors Charles Lomax, Johny Skinner, Richard S.Brown, Derick Wakefield, Gene Thomas, Jr., Michael McNair, and John Butler. Photo submitted. The Knoxville Interdenominational Christian Ministerial Alliance (KICMA) had a Prayer Brunch on Saturday, April 20th, that…