Revised plans for newly elected Mayor Kincannon’s 1st State of the City of Knoxville and Budget release. KNOXVILLE, TN (April 20, 2020) – The City of Knoxville announced that the City’s budget will still be released, as scheduled, on Friday, April 24, 2020, but in a different format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
Debbie Regina “Day” Logan, 61 transitioned to her final resting place Thursday, April 17, 2020 at U. T. Medical Center. Born March 2, 1959 to the late Lindsey Sr. and Mildred Dickey Logan. She was the eighth of eleven children. Debbie cooked for ABC Kiddie Academy and East Knoxville Learning Center, where she shared her…
Janet Cheryl Lovett Howard, of Loxahatchee, FL, 71, transitioned, April 14, 2020. Born March 19, 1949, in Montclair, NJ to Julius Caesar Lovett, Jr. and Elizabeth Merriweather Lovett, she lived a full life of meaningful work, delightful travel, and brilliant bargain hunting. She leaves memories and love for husband, Verdis Howard; in-laws, Howard/Peeples, Micky (ScottBey)…
NATIONWIDE (April 2020) – The annual ACA open enrollment period enables insurers to offer sunscribers a better rate based on the volume of enrollees. The more that apply, the better rate that can be offered. It is also the open window for the uninsured to be subsidized. After the open enrollment period, your rate will…
From now until the end of May, no matter what plan you’re on, be assured that you’ll continue to have the smartphone data you need and not be charged for any overages. We’re committed to keeping you connected to those that matter most, and to keeping our network working where and when you need it….
(Knoxville, TN) Tamecca Lashea Ware departed this life on March 31, 2020. Tamecca is preceded in death by her grandparents Mrs. Earnestine Ware, Mr. William Ware, Mrs. Mary Littlejohn, Joe Littlejohn and her brother Devin W. Ware. She is survived by her mother Jacquline Ware and her father Ivan Littlejohn. Sisters Taletha Ware and Shanecce…
(Knoxville, TN) Napoleon J. Moore Jr passed away unexpectedly, April 13, 2020. He was member of New Beginnings Church and he attended Central High School. Survived by loving parents, Tiay (Larry) Shipe Jr.; sisters, Nasiya Awolowo, Taliya Shipe and Rhianna Ailor; brother, Larry W. Shipe III; grandparents, Yawah Awolowo, Cheryl Shipe and Latricia Moore; a…
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs announced a temporary furlough for county government employees as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The furlough will affect a yet-to-be-determined number of employees in the fee offices and every executive branch department. Knoxville, TN (April 18, 2020) – Furloughed employees will continue to receive health coverage and other…
Oak Ridge Associated University’s social scientists separate facts from social media misinformation concerning the current COVID-19 pandemic. Oak Ridge, TN (April 2020) – Rumors, hoaxes, and misinformation are running rampant on social media in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. All of us are spending more time on screens, looking at our social media feeds…
KNOXVILLE, TN (April 2020) – Did you know that there are homeless and hungry children attending Knox County Schools who are without food over the weekend? Some are homeless, living in shelters, out of an abandoned car. Lunch at school is often their only meal for the day. On Fridays, during the school year, children…
There are so many things that we will only get one of— and while the name may adorn fashion industries across the globe, for those who have known him, it is safe to say, “There will only be one Polo”. (Knoxville, Tn) Darin Odell Snapp was born August 2, 1969 to Daria Snapp Johnson and…
POLITICS/LOCAL Hoyos launches fundraiser for Interfaith Health Clinic with a $1,000 donation during increased need from the COVID-19 crisis. KNOXVILLE, TN — The campaign volunteers for Rene Hoyos for Congress have shifted their efforts to meet the needs of the community that have arisen from COVID-19. With the spread of COVID-19, Hoyos is “putting people over…
Tuvya Yohaun Green, born April 27, 1976, was called home April 1, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents, Marvin L. and Belinda D. (Green) Hall; grandparents, William and Sarah Green; aunt, Wilma Ramsey and cousins, Monoleto and Omega Green. Survived by daughter, JaShyia Green; siblings, Marvin (Virginia) Hall, Gwangi (Angela) Green, DaRon Hall and…
KNOXVILLE – Katherine Faye Hale departed this life at U.T. Medical Center April 9, 2020; daughter of the late Helen Snapp and Edward Garner. She leaves to cherish her memories, daughter, Jennifer Hale; sons, Kevin and David Hale, a host of brothers to include, Edward Garner, and a host of nieces, nephews, and many other…
OP-ED (The day – April 4, 1968 – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. died in Memphis was Maya Angelou’s 40th birthday. That intersection was observed recently by social change advocate John Burl Smith, a former Memphis Invader, as he reflected on the 52nd commemoration of Dr. King’s assassination. He and fellow Memphis Invaders met with…
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…
By Patricia Williams, Pat Benn contributor KNOXVILLE, TN (April 2020) – A change in established norms is expected to come with challenges. For the first time in recent history assembling in a church or house of worship is being challenged. In the midst of COVID-19, a world-wide health pandemic, authorities have ordered “citizens to shutter…
Carol Timmons Small age 46, passed away on April 05, 2020 at her home in Knoxville, TN. Carol was born in Syracuse, NY on December 11, 1973 the youngest of 12 children. She is predeceased by her father Richard A. Timmons, a sister Joan C Veiga, her brother Richard M. Timmons and an infant son Jamar…
Knoxville – Ernestine Stuart Branner “Steamboat,”69, of Knoxville, TN, departed this life, peacefully, April 7, 2020 surrounded by her family. Tina was born July 20, 1950 in Appalachia, VA to Harry Stuart and Mamie Ellis. She attended Knoxville College and worked at the Knox County Health Department in Social Services for the past 41 years….
Knoxville – Minister Loraine Coleman of Knoxville, TN was born to the late Henry and Dora Brooks on May 15, 1927. She loved the Lord and her family. The Lord answered her prayers to bring her home on Monday April 6, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Van Coleman, parents Henry and…
(KNOXVILLE, TN) Markedra Chonday Houston, 32, departed this life on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at UT Medical Center. She was a graduate of Austin East High School, Class of 2006. “Kee” was a great cook and worked at BJ’s Deli and Omar’s Market. Though she loved to cook, her greatest joy was being a mother to her four…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Anna Bell Branner Nance was called home on April 2, 2020. She was born on August 14, 1917, in Corryton, Tennessee to the late William and Mary Brabson Branner. She attended Sunrise Elementary School and graduated with honors in the 1937 class at Austin High School as a member of the Honors…
Knoxville – Shanequel Denise Craigmire, passed away suddenly at her home, April 2, 2020. Shanequel was a life long resident of Knoxville, TN. She graduated from West High School. Preceded in death by a brother, Jarvis Craigmire; grandfathers, James Johnson, Fred Arthur Gregory Sr.; grandmother, Ora Lee Craigmire; aunt, Chenea Cody. Shanequel is survived by…
Matthew Park’s Campaign for State House to host a virtual (online) rally with county commission candidates Dasha Lundy and Courtney Durrett Knoxville, TN (8 April 2020) – Matthew Park, progressive democratic candidate for State House Dist. 15, will conduct a live virtual rally today, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 9th. With Park will…
(KNOXVILLE, TN) Dorothy Ann (Hale) Anderson, age 88, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2020 at NHC Healthcare. She was born on January 22, 1932 in Knoxville, TN and was the eldest daughter of John Lester and Hattie (Terrell) Hale. Dorothy graduated from Austin High School Class of 1949. She married her childhood sweetheart, James Leon Anderson,…