Knoxville, TN – Beverly “Belle” Yvonne Nolan born January 16, 1955 went peacefully to be with the Lord at her residence, March 5, 2019.Preceded in death by mother, Callie E. Nolan; father, Arthur Nolan; siblings…
Ellen E. Johnson
Knoxville, TN – Ellen E. Johnson-age 83, entered into eternal rest, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Holston Health and Rehab Center. Born October 4, 1935, to Ernest and Bertha Mae Smith Steele. Ellen graduated…
Kathy Harris Griffie
Knoxville, TN – Kathy Harris Griffie – 64, of Stone Mountain, GA, peacefully departed this life and gracefully entered the kingdom of heaven, at her daughter’s home in Knoxville, TN. Left to cherish her memories are…
Benjamin Frank Coleman
Knoxville, TN – Benjamin Frank Coleman, age 93, was born on July 12, 1925 to the late Eddie and Mattie B. Coleman of Tigall, Georgia. He entered into eternal rest on March 3, 2019 at Holston Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Steven Hendricks Sr.
Knoxville, TN – Steven Hendricks, age 41, of Knoxville, departed this life on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at UT Medical Center. “Heaven has truly gained another angel. You have your wings now…
Alfred Walker
Knoxville, TN – Alfred Walker of Solway, TN departed this life March 3, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center. Preceded in death by parents, William Roy and Johnnie Mae Walker; daughter, Cassandra Walker…
Danny Ray Russell
Maryville, TN – Danny Ray Russell age 55, of Maryville passed away to be with the Lord on March 2, 2019. He was dearly loved and will be sadly missed. Preceded in death by brothers, Randy Leon, Clayton Gerald and Jackie Samuel….
Anna Harris Cates
Knoxville, TN – Anna Harris Cates of Knoxville departed this life March 1, 2019 at U.T. Medical Center. Survived by her sons, Anthony Cates and Ronnie (Paulester) Cates, and three grandchildren…
Van Franklin Meade
Knoxville, TN – Van Franklin Meade, born August 27, 1946 in Knoxville, TN, went to be with Jesus on February 26, 2019. He was a faithful member of Clinton Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church and a member of the Austin High School class…
A Business Venture, Positively Knox Launched by Big Brothers Team
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EAST TENNESSEE MATCH LAUNCHES “POSITIVELY KNOX” T-SHIRT BRAND All proceeds benefit Little Brother Jamal’s college fund KNOXVILLE, TN − (January 22, 2019) — Ryan Willis and his…
UPDATE to Let’s Read, Knox County Promotes Reading and Dr. Seuss
UPDATE ALERT ** ALERT ** Due to a rain delay for Knox County Schools, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs will host a school-wide assembly with Superintendent Bob Thomas at 8:50 a.m. Friday, Mar. 1 at…
HISTORY AWARD NOMINATIONS SOUGHT
Nominations accepted from across East Tennessee Pictured are a few of the 2018 Award Winners The East Tennessee Historical Society (ETHS) invites nominations from across East Tennessee for Awards of Excellence in…
Legal Lessons from a Member of the Central Park Five
One of the Central Park Five will be the featured speaker tonight Feb. 25th at 6 pm in the UT-Knoxville Student Union Ballroom 272C. Yusef Salaam will address “Visions of American Criminal…
Lecture Explores White Supremacy, Black Nationalism, and The Civil Rights Movement
“BENDING THE ARC OF THE MORAL UNIVERSE: WHITE SUPREMACY, BLACK NATIONALISM, AND THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT” will be the subject of guest speaker Prof. Hasan Kwame Jeffries at the Fourth Annual Fleming-Morrow…
Celebrating Past and Present Episcopal Trailblazers
The Rev. Phoebe A. Roaf, Bishop elect of the Episcopalian Diocese of West Tennessee, will be the guest speaker at a community-wide Celebration of the Life and Work of The Blessed Absalom…
Nelson Richard ‘Rick’ Williams
(amended) KNOXVILLE – Nelson ‘Rick’ Williams left his earthly body on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on February 3, 1952, and celebrated last birthday…
HOMELESS GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE to NON-PROFITS
The City of Knoxville is accepting applications from non-profit agencies seeking funding for programs that work to reduce and end homelessness in Knoxville. These annually awarded grants may include funding from multiple…
Beaumont School Benefits $102K from Farmers Insurance Grants
By Patricia Williams The principal of Beaumont Magnet School Windy Clayton makes the most of opportunities that can provide additional resources to the students and staff she oversees. Clayton wanted a business…
Sam E. HIll School in Lonsdale Celebrating Centennial with Alumni Luncheon
A pillar of the Lonsdale community is celebrating 100 years, the community is invited. By Josh Flory Sam E. Hill Primary School was founded in 1919, and moved into its current building in…
Gulliam to Speak Today at 2019 Black Issues Conference
Presentations from the East Tennessee Community Encouraged UPDATE from DEC 21, 2018) (KNOXVILLE, TN) Presenters are needed to participate in the 14th Annual Black Issues Conference on Saturday, February 2, 2019, from 10am-4pm…
Knoxville NAACP Installed 2019-20 Officers
Officers of the Knoxville NAACP Chapter for 2019-2020 were installed at a recent meeting. (L-R) 2nd VP Elijah Bowman, 1st VP Deborah Porter, Pres. John Butler, Secr. Cynthia Finch, Treas. Tanya Coates…
A Participants View of The Women’s March
CITIZENS SPEAK By Em Turner Chitty Well, I went to Knoxville’s Women’s March today in miserable wet weather. Saw some dear friends and activists there and heard a couple of speakers before…
Ida Mae Ragland
Knoxville, TN – Ida Mae Ragland, born January 31, 1947, passed away at Tennova Medical Center, January 19, 2019. Preceded in death by parents Mildred and Eddie Ragland Sr.; daughter Felicia Ragland;…
Rev. Harold Bernard Swinger
KNOXVILLE – Reverend Harold Bernard Swinger departed this life Friday, January 18, 2019 after an extended illness. He was born August 04, 1941 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Eugene J. Swinger,…
SURVIVING R. KELLY: Ignored Abuse Among Women of Color
Last week’s 6 part documentary “Surviving R. Kelly” has left a firestorm of outrage within the Black community. The Lifetime network along with more than 50 interviews consisting of accusers and colleagues…