SOS coordinator Tatia Harris representatives of SEEED that include Seema Singh Perez and Rick Held with SEEED student representatives. They are joined by KAUL's Terrence Carter.
Save Our Sons Fair brought resource to East Knoxville
We had a great turnout at SOS’s Community Resource Fair! Save Our Sons presented a Community Resource Fair at the new Honey Rock Events Center at 4001 Holston Drive that is adjacent to the Honey Rock Thrift Store, formerly AmVets. Many SOS partners joined the effort by offering alternative options that can change lives. Those partners…
BCDP Past Chair Robert Hanye presented Marjorie Stewart with the first Dorothy Mitchell-Kincaid Community Impact Award, in recognition for her lifelong commitment to education, equality, diversity and the well-being of all.
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 Green Meadow Country Club. The event paid tribute to recently deceased Dorothy Mitchell-Kincaid, a dedicated Democrat and life-long human rights advocate who lived…
REVIEW: Ford v Ferarri – Race off to see it
By Jered Croom There are few things more iconic than the automobile and even fewer names more sacred than Ford and Ferrari. This film captures a glimpse into their rivalry over a coveted race, the 24-hour Le Mans that put both car and driver to the ultimate tests – form and skill. Matt Damon plays…
KCDC to open new affordable housing for seniors
KNOXVILLE (Nov. 19, 2019) Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero will join Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) Executive Director and CEO Ben Bentley to open the initial units at The Cottages at Clifton, which will provide affordable housing for senior citizens. Elected officials and KCDC’s board will also participate in the ceremonial ribbon-cutting. The event takes place…
Mayor Rogero celebrated upgrades the city made to the playground of Lonsdale Park that were completed in July 2019; then deeded to Knox County in a Nov. 5 landswap.
Lonsdale Public Lands to Private Investors 2.0
Over a short period of time, nearly $30 million in planned public-private investments in Lonsdale will create new youth- and family-serving amenities and opportunities. KNOXVILLE, TN (Nov. 15, 2019) A larger ADA-accessible new public school. A new City park. A new philanthropically funded multipurpose facility for families and youth. New sidewalks, street lighting and street…
Midway in theatres through
Midway Movie Review
Now showing in area Regal Cinemas By Jered Croom History is difficult to capture in a movie. Viewing in 4DX technology helps. It activates all of your senses throughout the film. There is a slow steady rumble as your seat vibrates, then suddenly you are thrust into the cockpit of a WWII fighter plane. Midway…
The Ice Bears (off the ice) Skate and Shoot at The Change Center continues twice monthly through March 2020 for $5 admission.
Knoxville Ice Bears Hosting Skating Rink Events at the Change Center
The Knoxville Ice Bears will be sharing their skating skills without ice for Skate & Shoot Night on the roller skating rink at the Change Center at 203 Harriet Tubman Street in East Knoxville. Skate & Shoot night is a series of roller skate nights with the Ice Bears, on roller skates, that will run…
An aerial view of the Sunsphere on the site of the 1982 World's Fair that was in Knoxville, TN.
City Administrators to Celebrate LED Streetlight Upgrade
KNOXVILLE (Nov. 11, 2019) Mayor Rogero will mark the completion of the City’s $15.8 million streetlight retrofit project with an illumination ceremony at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Emory Place in Downtown North. Mayor Rogero will be joined by Sustainability Director Erin Gill, Sustainability Project Manager Brian Blackmon, City staff and representatives of other…
Book signing Sat. Nov 9 at Barnes and Noble
Local author connectsheart threads across continents
KNOXVILLE (Nov. 2019) “In Her Threads” is a collection of short stories that portray the cultural struggles and the pure will to survive that has driven countless refugees to take on the challenge and hope of a better life in an unknown world; America. In her book, Kidd shares the fulfillment and joy she experienced…
Men of Tommorrow mentees display $1,000 check for sholarships. Seated L-R: Timothy Williams, Takiyah Stewart, Matthew Wood, Ginieya Anderson, and Jacori Wimes. Standing are MOT Mentors with 6X60 members; Rebecca Crowe, Ronald Taylor, Victor Stephens, Edwena Crowe, Charlie Crowe, Eugene Miller, Freda Boyd, Rose Weaver, Christie Grissett, Cynthia Manley, and Anthony Manley.
6X60 Entertainment Parties for the Purpose of Supporting Youth
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…
Art work by Beaufort Delaney "Yaddo" is a downtown art wrap at
Art Work from Beck Center to be art wraps on Magnolia Ave.
The Knoxville History Project has partnered with the City Office of Neighborhoods and Office of Redevelopment to expand its Downtown Art Wraps program by introducing public art along the model block section of the Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Project. More than $7 million in streetscape improvements along Magnolia Avenue span from Jessamine Street to North Bertrand…
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 of race. “A Change Is Gonna Come: Musical Journey Through American Race Relations” is live music and lecture performed by cultural activist and…
A memorial tribute was at St. Paul church in Maryville for Civil and Human Rights activist Dorothy Mitchell-Kincaid who died August, 14, 2019.
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 year was also a Founder’s Day Benefit Concert that honored Dorothy Mitchell-Kincaid who passed away on Aug. 14, 2019 after an extended battle…
The Future Use of Chilhowee Park Shared at Public Meeting, Wednesday Oct. 16
KNOXVILLE, TN (Oct 15, 2019) A public meeting regarding the future use of Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, in the park at the Jacob Building. The attendance of stakeholders and concerned community members is encouraged. A team of consultants will present its recommendations on ways to better utilize…
Clarece Vaughn, PARC Exec. Dir. Police Advisory and Review Committee
Public Meeting, Police Advisory & Review Committee
The Police Advisory & Review Committee members, PARC neighborhood leaders, and residents are invited to attend. The City of Knoxville Police Advisory & Review Committee (PARC) will hold its third-quarter meeting Wednesday, Oct. 23, 6 p.m. in the City-County Building Small Assembly Room. At the meeting, PARC members Executive Director Clarence Vaughn, Knoxville Police Department Chief…
Alcoa Centennial parade grand marshall Al "Sonny" Davis, Sr. Photo by Terri Williams Kellogg
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 the city. The parade was the first for Alcoa High School since the 1970s. Participants included all four Alcoa schools, the Alcoa Fire…
Knoxville NAACP Executive board (L-R) Donna Moone Butler, XXXXXXXX, Carla Brown, LaKenya Middlebrook, XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX, John Butler, Brenda Anderson, and XXXXXX
NAACP Knoxville Sets Centennial Celebration
Mission The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination and racial hatred. Contact Us General information Visit Knoxvillenaacp.org Call: 865-622-4748; or Email: kcnaacp@gmail.com Complaints of Discrimination Legal Redress Committee 865-622-4708 kcnaacpcomplaints@gmail.com…
DMV Bus On-Site for Driver’s License Services Tomorrow Thursday
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,…
WHEN WE FIGHT, WE WIN!
PRESS CONFERENCE TO KICK-OFF NAACP CONVENTION in Oak Ridge, TN
(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…
Photo credit Terry Collins, flyer designedby Tanisha Baker.
An Evening With Lillian Coleman
On September 28th there will be a free event at the Payne Avenue Baptist Church. This event, a brief clip from the documentary will be shown. As I continue to secure licensing rights to use the music, our plan is for the documentary to premiere in February of 2020. We are excited about the September…
2020 Leadership Knoxville Class Announced
The Leadership Knoxville Class of 2020 marks 35 years of established community leaders selected to spend ten months in an active learning experience – diving into our community’s history, assets and challenges to ready them to create positive change with a passionate network of fellow influencers and decision-makers. Meet the Leadership Knoxville Class of 2020!…
PUBLIC MEETING: Homeless Housing to be built near Battlefield Farm in East Knoxville
A public meeting on a proposed supportive (homeless) housing development on Fifth Avenue will be at 6 p.m. Monday, September 23, 2019, at the Knoxville Area Urban League Community Room, 1514 E. 5th Avenue. This public meeting is intended to provide information about a proposal by Volunteer Ministry Center to build 47 units of supportive…
The Candybox Revue is a dance ensemble of sparkling burlesque glamour, musical theatre, and Las Vegas style Bump and Grind located in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded by Ursula Undress, the group is a sugary array of exotic entertainers
Arts & Culture Alliance Events Sept. 11-17
The Insider for Sep 11-17, 2019 Arts & Culture Alliance SEPTEMBER 11-17, 2019 Sent by the Arts & Culture Alliance and representative of the upcoming week’s events at MoretoKnoxville.com. The asterisks ** below indicate a FREE event. Sep 13-27 “WAIT III” by Donna Headrick Moore and Emily Ward Bivens** Sep 13-29 Theatre Knoxville Downtown: All in the Timing…