Eddie Mannis extends the resources of Prestige Cleaners to help protect local medical professionals while providing work and a paycheck to employees. KNOXVILLE, TN (March 23, 2020) – On Monday morning the alterations staff at Prestige Cleaners began making face masks that will be given to medical personnel, first responders and hospitals. In an…
Knox Countians are urged to continue to exercise caution, stay at home when possible, adhere to social distancing guidelines, maintain good hygiene practices, and not touch your face. KNOXVILLE, TN (Marc 23, 2020) – Today the Knox County Public Health Officer Dr. Martha Buchanan issued an order closing non-essential businesses and encouraging residents throughout Knox…
Willie Lois (Threat) Jones – Born September 15, 1942, Auburn, Alabama to the late Minnie (Duda) Threat and B. Reese. She was preceded in death by two sons; Victor and Jerome Threat; two brothers; James Dowdell and John L. Threat. Sister Lois gave her life to Christ at an early age at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Samuel Washington Hamilton Jr., age 66, made his ascension on Saturday, March 21, 2020, after a long illness. He was a graduate of Fulton High School, Class of 1972. Sam retired from the City of Knoxville Fire Department. He had a knack for making people laugh. He was an avid lover of…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Gilbert Eugene Smith, born February 23, 1950, passed away March 20, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center, Oak Ridge, TN. Preceded in death by his mother, Edna Smith Clark, brother, George Smith and sisters, Deborah Ray, Patricia Swift and Elizabeth Smith. Left to mourn his passing is life partner of over 40 years, Regina…
Willie Edd Benson, Jr., passed away March 19, 2020. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com.
Marie Woolen, formerly of Oak Ridge, passed away March 16, 2020 at Mercy West, Cincinnati, OH. Arrangements are forthcoming. Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
KNOXVILLE, TN – Michael Wayne Cullom, 61, of Knoxville, peacefully passed away in his sleep, March 14, 2020. Preceded in death by father, Hiram Richard Cullom, Sr.; brother, Samuel A. Cullom and wife, Lola Cullom. Survived by sons, Michael Jr., Trevor and Christopher Cullom; mother, Ollie Cullom; sisters, Deborah (Norman) Cox, Hattie Blair; brothers, Richard…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Phillip Marvin “PJ” Jordan, Knoxville passed away at his home, Friday, March 20, 2020. He was born in Knoxville, December 27, 1955 to Thelma and Charles Freeman. He was raised by his grandmother and grew up in church and was a member of Foster Chapel Baptist Church. He started work at a…
KNOXVILLE, TN (March 18, 2020) – Gov. Bill Lee’s administration unveiled a revised budget plan on Wednesday, March 17, that cuts the proposed increase for teacher pay in half and cuts most of the education initiatives he announced before the coronavirus created a public health emergency in Tennessee. How is it that a natural state…
KNOXVILLE MAYOR ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER CLOSING RESTAURANTS, BARS, GYMS AND COMMERCIAL EVENT VENUES An executive order was issued by the city mayor effective Friday, March 20, 2020, to close area restaurants, bars, gyms, and commercial event venues amid growing concerns over COVID-19. The order allows restaurants and bars to offer delivery,pick-up, and take-out service. Steps…
Bertie Ree Tillery, age 75, passed away peacefully at her home March 12, 2020. She was preceded in death by her mother, Thelma Chambers Tillery, and daughter, Ingrid Tillery. She was a member of Greater Warner Tabernacle AME Zion Church. She loved listening to old school gospel music. She is survived by her sons, Jeffery,…
Frank “Junior” Williams Jr., was born May 10, 1929, in Knoxville, TN. He departed this life, at the age of 90 years old, Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Retired from the Gouffon Moving and Storage Company. He leaves to cherish his memories, sons, Steve (Lisa) Williams, Knoxville, Clifford Williams, GA, Frank Chandler, Knoxville; daughters, Lydia Davis,…
By Pat Benn KNOXVILLE, TN (March 19, 2020) – Today as I arose my heart sank. News dress on social media, newspaper headlines, Facebook, Instagram, and the list continues, all focused on the coronavirus. Pastors, theologians, teachers, preachers, apostles, deacons, all focused on the coronavirus. There are theories leaning towards the apocalypse, conspiracy, political propaganda,…
The information provided is recommended by the Knox County Schools System as resources to explore until it’s safe to reopen schools. Supplemental Education Resources Below are resources for your children to use while away from the classroom. Each resource has been vetted by teachers and district staff to ensure it meets our high standards. Resources…
TN Craft Brewers Guild Requests Assistance From Governor Lee. Metropolitan Nashville Beer Permit Board Adopts Emergency Regulations for Delivery and Curbside Service of Beer. NASHVILLE, TN (March 20, 2020) – The Nashville area has been hard hit with back-to-back natural disasters. Immediately following a devastating tornado on March 2, 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic was…
KNOXVILLE, TN (March 18, 2020) – In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Knoxville has added the option to view our bid openings and attend pre-bid meetings via Zoom and will be encouraging vendors to make use of this social distancing option. We’ve posted addenda to all our current bids with instructions…
In an effort to help further mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Knox County Schools will close through Friday, April 3, 2020. This includes all school-sponsored and community events. Please know this is a rapidly evolving situation and we will communicate with our families as new information becomes available. Emergency Feeding Information While Knox County Schools…
COMCAST will not disconnect a customer’s internet service or assess late fees if they contact us and let us know that they can’t pay their bills during this period. March 13, 2020- Comcast and Charter announced Friday, March 13, 2020, that they will offer 60 days of complimentary broadband to homes with K-12 and/or college…
OAK RIDGE, TN (March 2020) – The community encouraged to visit a special exhibit “Secret Growth” at the American Museum of Science and Energy. It tells the story of some of the contributions of African-Americans to the Oak Ridge Manhattan Project. African Americans were essential to the construction of the Secret City, although they were…
International Women’s History Month: Hidden History in Oak Ridge, TN By Rose Weaver Lila Smith, U.S. Atomic Energy Commission holds a B.S.Degree in Mathematics from Lemoyne College and an M.S. degree in Physics from Howard University. Her professional career includes Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Physics at Florida A&M University and LeMoyne-Owen College; Scientific…
Gene M. “Jakie” Gray Jr., formerly of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at his home March 3, 2020 in Hollywood, Florida. Gene was educated in the Knoxville City School System, he attended Greene Elementary, Vine Junior and Austin High Schools. After completing high school, he served in the U. S. Navy and is a Veteran of…
Tony Anthony Blakely 60, born June 16, 1959 to Dorothy and Horace Blakely Sr., in Knoxville; departed this life, March 9, 2020. A Veteran and retired fireman. Survived by mother, Dorothy Blakely; children, Patrick, Amber, Anthony, and Eizak Blakely; siblings, Glenda, Marvin, Juanita, Kenneth, Horace, and Doris Blakely and Kenneth Oglesby. 5 grandchildren. The family will…
Her remains rest with Unity Mortuary.
Join Pastors Gerard and Charlesetta Branch and the Faith Believers family this Sunday for the word. The focus of the message will be “Making Room.” Apostle Branch and Prophetess Charlesetta would love to have you come out and join us this Sunday, March 15, 2020. Sunday services start at 12:30 pm, at 7033 Middlebrook Pike,…