Kennedy Maurice Sanders-Snapp passed away February 05, 2021. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com To send flowers to Kennedy’s family, please visit our floral store.
Knox County Schools accepting school transfers for 2021-22 school year
Transfer Window Open Until February 16 Is your student considering a school outside of your family’s attendance zone? Families seeking a transfer can submit an application until 4 p.m. on Feb. 16,…
KCS Diverse Curriculum: “Windows and Mirrors” inspires Reflection and Insight
KNOXVILLE, TN (February 3, 2021) – As schools across Knox County celebrate Black History Month, students will learn about pioneering African-American scientists, civil rights leaders and artists. Educators are also working to…
Little Known Local Black History: Willie Charles Booker
Oak Ridge, Tn – Willie Charles Booker passed aws on January 22, 2021. He was one of 85 students assigned to be among the first black students to integrate Oak Ridge School…
Democratic Prebuttal to Gov. Lee’s State of the State Address
Today, Friday, February 5, 2021, Tennessee Senator Raumesh Akbari will deliver a pre-buttal to Governor Lee’s State of the State. The pre-buttal will tell the truth of where our state is and…
John Spratling recognized as WBIR Educator of the Week
John Spratling, a history teacher, and coach at Robertsville Middle School in Oak Ridge is the WBIR-TV Educator of the Week in January 2021. Spratling has been instrumental in the works of…
Knoxville History: AR Wheeler & Son Funeral Home, 1922 – 1940s
A.R. Wheeler & Son funeral home was the largest in East Tennessee, established in 1922 into the 1940s, met its demise through Urban Renewal aka Urban Removal. KNOXVILLE, TN (February 2021)…
Pauline Rodgers (age 95)
Flowers grow and they wither, the sun rises and sets, life begins and it must end, as a seed is planted, grows to fruition and dies that it might live again, so…
Diehl Unger
Diehl E. Unger of Louisville, TN, died on January 28, 2021 at U.T. Medical Center Knoxville. Final arrangements will be announced later by Foothills Funeral Home. www.foothillsfh.com To send a flower arrangement…
Charlie Houston Welch (age 75)
Daytona Beach, FL – Charlie Houston Welch, 75 of Daytona Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Advent Health in Daytona Beach. He was born January 27, 1945…
Austin “Kelow” Pruitt III (age 79)
KNOXVILLE, TN – Austin “Kelow” Pruitt III, 68, was born in Memphis, Tenn., on November 16, 1952. He transitioned, Saturday, January 23, 2021, in Knoxville. He is the son of Austin Pruitt…
Justin Q Taylor (age 15)
Justin Q. Taylor, #JusBuss, #JTMoney, #LilTip, gained his wings on January 27, 2021. Justin was born October 15, 2005, to Juanqus and Stefanie (Taylor) Sims in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was a student…
Cameron L. Russell (age 21)
Knoxville, TN – Cameron L. Russell, 21, of Knoxville died, January 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his aunt, Dorothy Tate and uncle, Michael Tate. Cameron leaves to cherish his…
Fred Garrison (age 72)
Fred Eugene Garrison went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional. He was born December 17, 1948 in Jefferson County, Alabama. He was a…
Marc Nelson Denim pays Homage to Historic Black Fashion Trailblazers
KNOXVILLE, TN (February 1, 2021) – In celebration of Black History Month, Marcus Hall proprietor and custom designer of Marc/Nelson Denim, 700 E. Depot Ave. in Knoxville, is sharing information on historical,…
James Lee Taylor (age 81)
ROCKFORD, TN – James Lee Taylor, born in Opelika, Alabama, on March 2, 1949 and passed January 30, 2021. Preceded in death by parents Jimmie Taylor, Lottie Barker, and grandparents Laz and Tollie…
Maggie N Mize (age 71)
Born September 27, 1949 in Knoxville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of William Herbert Ewing and Lady Mae Brice. She grew up in the Farragut community and made history as one of…
COVID-19 tests at Chilhowee Park
Free, drive-thru COVID-19 tests will be administered by licensed medical professionals of Chi Eta Phi, Inc. black nursing sorority, New Directions Healthcare Solutions, and the East Knoxville Free Medical Clinic this weekend…
Christopher M. Huguley (age 43)
KNOXVILLE, TN – Christopher M. Huguley passed away suddenly on January 28th, 2021 at the age of 43. Born in Knoxville, TN on January 21, 1978. He is predeceased by his Mother…
‘The Hill’ at Knoxville College, a Historic Vantage Point
By Dr. Franklin Tate, Esquire, ETE contributor, is a Knoxville College graduate and serves on the Board of Trustees. To correspond with Dr. Tate by email, click here. February 1, 2021 KNOXVILLE, TN –…
Maryville Huddlers Updates & February Events
Rhea Morgan, Contributor February 1, 2020 Although challenges, crises, and controversies remain, a new era has begun. for the Huddle. You will see this pivot reflected in the Good News and Educate…
PPP Forgivable Loan Application Assistance
Free online PPP application workshop for small disadvantaged business owner. Sign up below. On January 19th, the SBA released a simplified version of the loan forgiveness application for loans of $150k or less….
Betty Anne Edgeworth Brown (age 79)
Knoxville, TN – Betty Anne Edgeworth Brown entered into eternal life on January 19, 2021. She was born, October 10, 1941, in Pageland, SC to the union of Luke and Maggie Edgeworth….
Alexis “Ally” Clayton (age 26)
Knoxville, TN – On January 24, 2021, one of Knoxville’s brightest lights was extinguished in one horrible moment. The devastating effect of the senseless murder of Alexis “Ally” Clayton is reverberating throughout…
Robert C. Craft, Jr. (age 67)
Knoxville, TN – Robert C. Craft, Jr., 67, Knoxville, received his wings, Monday, January 25, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his parents, Harry and “Mae” Dixon; sister,…