MARYVILLE, Tenn. (April 11, 2022) – Kross Fire Wrestling (KFW) Based in Sevierville is presenting “Off Da Hook” wrestling event featuring Shawn Andrews, a native of Jefferson County, who is teamed with…
Events are on the East Tennessee Enlightener Facebook page
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….
NAACP, Blount County United host Race Relations Symposium on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
BLOUNT COUNTY (July 13, 2021) – “Embracing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” will be focus of the Second Annual Race Relations Symposium sponsored by the Alcoa-Blount County NAACP and Blount County United (BCU)….
Black Veteran’s Memorial Day Tribute, Alcoa, TN
(ALCOA, TN) The “5th Annual Memorial Decoration Day Celebration” was Monday morning at Cedar Lawn Cemetery. About 100 citizens were there to honor black veterans and their families. Attendance was deterred by drizzling rain. The event has attracted over 300 participants in prior years.
The celebration of black veterans began promptly at noon with Blount County veterans raised the flag during a 21-gun salute and bugle taps performed by members of the volunteer East Tennessee Honor Guard under the direction of Reid Gephardt.
Alcoa Centennial: Knoxville Opera Gospel Choir
The predominately black residents of the City of Alcoa, Tennessee continue to celebrate 100 years – 1919 to 2019. On Saturday, February 22, 2020, the celebration continues with a free concert at…
Blount County 2020 Voting Schedule: Seats to be Filled
2020 is an election year for County, State and Federal officials. BCDP Executive Committee Monthly Meeting, MLK Community Center, 209 E. Franklin Street. Alcoa, The public is invited to attend. 6:00 pm monthly…
Maryville/Alcoa MLK scheduled events
MLK March will assemble at noon, Monday, Jan. 20, at the Alcoa Martin Luther King Community Center, 209 E Franklin St, Alcoa. The march begins at 12:45 pm. to Clayton Center for…
BCDP Roosevelt Day Honored Community Advocates
Blount County Democratic Party Annual Roosevelt Dinner Honored Outstanding Community Members MARYVILLE, TN (Nov. 18, 2019) – The Blount County Annual Roosevelt Dinner & Fundraiser was on Saturday, Nov 18, 2019 at…
Dozier Presents Lecture with Music Inspired by Social, Racial Change
America, America… a nation of great contradiction: slavery & freedom…black & white…rich & poor…joy & pain. Among these, there is none more apparent and at the same time more elusive than that…
BCOF Honored Founder with Memorial Service
By Patricia Williams MARYVILLE, TN (Oct., 2019) The Beloved Community Outreach Foundation had its annual fundraising event on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at St. Paul A.M.E Zion Church in Blount County. This…
Al “Sonny” Davis, Retired NFL Grand Marshall for Alcoa 100 Years Celebration
ALCOA, TN (Sept. 2019) – Residents and natives of Alcoa, Tennessee recently celebrated the city’s 100th year of incorporation with a parade and recognition of homegrown natives who have made contributions to…