OAK RIDGE, TENN. (May 10, 2022) – Spurgeon Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion (AMEZ) Church is celebrating the 1st year of its Pastor Rev. Erica N. Haigler on May 15th. All are welcome to attend the celebration at the church at 100 S. Benedict Avenue in Oak Ridge, Tenn. Rev. Haigler made history in June 2021,…
There is much to do and many activities for center-city residents who live in the pockets of like-minded disconnected East Tennesseans in Knoxville, Oak Ridge, Maryville, and the Johnson City, Morristown areas. All are within an hours drive of Knoxville. The East Tennessee Enlightener is excited to share family activities, adult events, and more happenings…
The community is encouraged to attend a send-off for members of “The Oak Ridge 85” traveling to Washington D.C. to be honored. OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (Nov. 28, 2021) – There are only 30 known remaining members of the Scarboro Oak Ridge 85 who attended Robertsville Middle and Oak Ridge High schools 66 years ago to…
For many families, school is different this year than it has in previous years. Oak Ridge Schools are offering virtual learning and have new policies and practices in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 during in-person learning. Whatever the situation, these resources listed below are intended to help parents, guardians, and caregivers, plan and…
UPDATED ANDERSON CO. TN (Jan. 14, 2020) – Local organizations and congregations in Oak Ridge and the Anderson County area are joining together to offer opportunities for residents to come together to get to know each other and build community. The celebration kick-off is a Human Rights Rally on Saturday, January 18. Various events are…
OAK RIDGE, TN (Oct, 2019) 6X60 ENTERTAINMENT presented a check for $1,000 to the Men Of Tomorrow mentoring program that will go towards scholarships. The mission of 6X6O ENTERTAINMENT is to provide cultural entertainment events in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The Men Of Tomorrow Program mentoring program promotes cultural development, encourages positive of self image, academic…
Real ID Drivers License, renewals and more will be provided at Oak Grove Baptist Church in during or 73rd TN State NAACP Conference in Oak Ridge, TN. (OAK RIDGE, TN -Sept. 25, 2019) The Tennessee Dept. of Motor Vehicles bus will be at Oak Valley Baptist Church from 12 noon to 6 p.m. on Thursday,…
(OAK RIDGE, TN – Sept. 25, 2019) Tennessee State NAACP Convention begins Thursday with a press conference to discuss key game-changers in education, advocacy, and youth programs. The press conference will provide media the opportunity to ask questions concerning local and national concerns. The location for the press conference is Oak Valley Baptist Church, 194…
The NAACP of Oak Ridge, branch 5607, is hosting the 73rd Annual Tennessee State convention. For additional information, or to purchase tickets to events call branch Pres. Dave Anderson, at 865-705-4712.
By Rose Weaver (OAK RIDGE, TN) The Scarboro Community Alumni Association (SCAA) held a reception to honor their 2019 Scholarship recipients on August 4, 2019 at Spurgeon Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church. The recipients were selected by their essay submissions on how these funds would assist them financially. “It was difficult as essays were well written…
You may be eligible for free record expungement license reinstatement! Is a criminal history holding you back? Is your Tennessee driver’s license suspended or revoked, and you need to get it back? You may be eligible for free record expungement if: You had charges against you dismissed A “no true bill” was returned by the…
(OAK RIDGE, TN) The Scarboro Community Alumni Association held its election of officers on June 27, 2019, 7 p.m. at Spurgeon Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church. Executive Officers for 2019/20 were President, Tina Henderson-Porter; Vice-President, John Spratling; Secretary, Rose Weaver; and Treasurer, Deborah Booker. The Association plans the biennial Scarboro Reunion weekend activities which will take…