The 2019 City Council Movement will host a joint Campaign Kickoff for 3 of the candidates vying for City Council at large seats from 5 – 7 pm, Friday, March 29, at The Concourse at 944 Blackstock Ave. near downtown Knoxville. The kick-off program will offer insights into the candidates and entertainment from some local…
Knoxville, TN – Willie G. Jordan, 65, born October 31, 1953, took flight over the Rainbow to meet his Lord, March 16, 2019 at Beverly Park Rehab.Faithful member of Peace and Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church,…
Knoxville, TN – Precious Monique Bates, age 26, departed this life March 13, 2019 at home. She was employed by Addus Home Health Care. Survived by children; Decauri, Verity, and Tonyah, Bates, and Olivia Rose Woodruff,…
By Angela Dennis When we think of black history often times vacation destinations are left out of the dialogue. Our past is well documented with stories of slavery, plantations, and oppressive reality yet little do we know of how some of our ancestors and those who came before us celebrated their lives. As I decided…
Knoxville, TN – Magdalene W. Ghosten, July 25, 1944 – March 12, 2019. Born one of ten siblings in Knoxville, Tennessee to Mr. John Weaver and Mrs. Fannie Mae Weaver. She was educated at Green Elementary School, Vine Junior…
(NASHVILLE, TN) This month Roots Hair & Beauty opened to much fanfare and is the first Black-owned beauty supply store in Nashville, Tennessee, according to reports. “We are proud to be the first, and hopefully we won’t be the last,” said Sam Tisdale, the owner. The company has two successful locations in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The amount…
CLINTON, TN – (March 15, 2019) – On behalf of the Green McAdoo Cultural Organization, the City of Clinton, and the State of Tennessee, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Alfred Williams, born on December 6, 1935. Mr. Williams passed away March 14, 2019, at The Waters Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility…
(KNOXVILLE) This week, Knoxville City Council approved the City’s proposal to allocate $595,158 in Historic Preservation Funds to seven projects focused on the renovation and restoration of historic properties within city limits. Mayor Madeline Rogero created the Historic Preservation Fund with an initial commitment of $500,000 in the 2014-15 budget, and an additional $500,000 has been…
State Rep. Gloria Johnson, House Dist. 13: Legislative Update (NASHVILLE, TN – March 14, 2019) The Knoxville Police Advisory and Review Committee, a community oversight board, has operated with subpoena power in our city for two decades with no interference from the state legislature. One of my constituents, the former Mayor of Knoxville Victor Ashe,…
Knoxville, TN – Patricia P. Ballenger Hale, age 65, departed this life on March 13, 2019 at UT Medical Center. She was a graduate of Austin East High School, Class of 1971. Patricia was employed at UT Medical Center as a Surgical…
For your evenings out, consider plays, lectures, symposiums, and events at the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus and venues in your back-yard. For years students in the drama and theatre classes at the University of Tennessee Knoxville have presented first-class performances and plays, some by award-winning authors, at Clarence Brown and the Carousel Theatres on…
Knoxville, TN – Infant Stacy Lamar Carmichael III – departed this life, March 10, 2019 at home. Preceded in death by grandfather, Joseph Davis. Survivors, mother, Delishia Brown; father, Stacy Carmichael II…
Knox County will move forward to proposed improvements to South Doyle Middle School’s athletic fields KNOXVILLE, Tenn.—Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs solidified Knox County’s commitment to renovate and improve the athletic fields at South Doyle Middle School on Friday. The improvements include the complete overhaul of the soccer fields which is already underway and…
Knoxville, TN – Wilma Faye Curtis, 72, of Knoxville, departed her life peacefully on March 10, 2019 at home.She is preceded in death by her sister: Joyce D. Petty Calloway; daughter: Vanessa Flemming; grandson, Lonnie…
State Rep. Gloria Johnson Was Denied Her Right to Speak on House Bill 77 – Abortion Tennessee Constitution Article II section 27: “Any member of either House of the General Assembly shall have liberty to dissent from and protest against, any act or resolve which he may think is injurious to any individual, and to have…
Knoxville, TN – Johnetta Whitmire, age 69, of Knoxville, passed away to her eternal home on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at her home. She was a secretary at the University of Tennessee Police Department.
Knoxville, TN – Sherrie D. Rucker was born on November 20, 1964, to the late Marvin Sr. and Jeanette Rucker. She was a graduate of Rule High School, Class of 1983. She departed this life on February 2, 2019 at her home. She is preceded in death by her sister, Kimberly Rucker Williams. She leaves…
Knoxville, TN – Cornelia Fisher, a long-time resident of Knoxville, was welcomed into the arms of our Savior Jesus Christ on January 31, 2019. Ms. Fisher was born in Huntsville, Alabama on June 30, 1935. She was the third daughter of the late Willie Mae Langford Fisher and Alexander Fisher. She is preceded in death…
Knoxville, TN – Donna Jean Wilson Griffin, affectionately known as “Pie” was called home by God on Monday, January 21, 2019. She was born in Kentucky but was a resident of Knoxville. Donna loved the Lord and was a faithful member of Greater Warner A.M.E. Zion Church. She is preceded in death by her parents:…
Knoxville, TN – Minister Eric Tyrone Penson Sr., age 51, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 11, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of Knoxville, originally from Los Angeles, California. Eric was a Minister at Walking by Faith Ministries. His passion was in ministry, spending time with his family, devoted best…
Knoxville, TN – Beulah Mitchell was born on October 22, 1938, to Ophelia C. Sarden in Lake Providence, Louisiana. At the age of 80, she departed this life on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Ft. Sanders Regional Hospital. She is preceded in death by her mother, Ophelia C. Sarden; brother, Elijah Sarden; son, Curtis G….
Knoxville, TN – Carolyn Goss-Jones, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Holston Health & Rehabilitation Center. A native of Knoxville, Carolyn graduated from Austin High, Class of 1946 and Knoxville College. She retired from the Department of Energy-Y12 Plant. Carolyn was a faithful and loyal member of Mt. Zion Baptist…
Knoxville, TN – Travis Henry Wooley Jr passed from this life and into the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 14, 2019 at the age of 84. Travis was born August 12, 1934 in Arkadelphia (Colony), AL. Travis was the son of Travis Henry and Alma Cora Wooley. Travis retired from…
Oak Ridge, TN – Cynthia Eunetta Dunnigan, age 47, passed away peacefully March 7, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 11, 1971 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Walter T. Dunnigan and Jacqueline Brown.
Nashville, TN – Agnes Johnson passed away peacefully Tuesday March 5, 2019 at Vanco Manor Health and Rehab in Nashville Tennessee.Born in Knoxville Tennessee to the late Grant and Gussie Johnson…