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ByTheLight March 30, 2022September 8, 2022

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 and events in our coverage areas to connect the segregated African-American communities in East Tennessee.

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The ETE welcomes your social, political, family-friendly, and community events to be shared on this format. Submit your information by email to info@etelight.com for free publication. The ETE is here for you and the advancement and unity of our communities.

Patricia Williams, Publisher

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