The 36th annual Lonsdale Homecoming Celebration, Saturday, Aug. 7, at the Haslam-Sansom Ministry Complex, 1740 Texas Ave. Events begin at 10 a.m. with a parade, followed by an opening ceremony and memorial balloon release at 11 a.m., food trucks and kids’ activities from noon to 6, then live music by Brian Clay at 6 p.m. Festivities end at 8 pm. Everyone is invited to attend this free event.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8, 2021
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…
Throughout its “90 Days for 90 Years” anniversary celebration, the Tennessee Theatre is encouraging donations to ensure the continued preservation of the Official State Theatre of Tennessee and to also offer free community events. During the “$90 for Our Next 90 Years” fundraising campaign, tax-deductible donations of any amount are welcome. Donations may be made…
The United States has instituted a federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery, Juneteenth! The day the South was ordered to set their captive African slaves free. The House voted 415-14 on Wednesday, June 16, to make Juneteenth – June 19th, the 12th federal holiday. The bill was signed into law by President…
Battlefield Farm and Gardens, 3624 Boyd’s Bridge Pike, Knoxville, provides essential fresh food in the food desert of East Knoxville. Pastor Chris Battle also seeks to feed souls starved of historic knowledge. Pastor Chris Battle is hosting Tree Talks at 6 pm, Tuesday, July 13th. The first will be an open, honest conversation on…
