Errin Haines The 19th Editor-at-large June 11, 2021, 1:05 p.m. ET Darnella Frazier, the teenage girl who whipped out her cell phone and recorded the police murder of George Floyd last summer, a video that rocked the nation,…
Three commissioners recently took the oath to serve on the Knox County Election Commission. Julie Gautreau and Andronicus Thomas have accepted positions on the Knox County Election Commission as Democratic representatives. Former State Rep. Eddie Smith was…
By Marta W. Aldrich, Chalkbeat Tennessee May 24, 2021 Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed a bill into law that will restrict what public school teachers can discuss in Tennessee classrooms about racism, white privilege, and unconscious…
KNOXVILLE COLLEGE 2021 HOMECOMING CELEBRATION In the aftermath and residual effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, KC alumni were polled to decide how to conduct the 2021 Homecoming festivities. Over 400 responses were returned from the survey….
KUB (Knoxville Utilities Board) invites community members to exchange information on its proposed plan to offer internet service to current customers in the electric service area. The meeting is on Monday, June 14, at 6 p.m. at…
June 2021- Knox Pride to open a community outreach center in July — helping fulfill their mission as an LGBTQ+ nonprofit. Knox Pride plans to establish a physical location in South Knoxville. More details to come on location…
The City Council Movement (CCM) builds on its 2017 and 2019 victories with competitive candidates in Knoxville’s 2021 City Council contests. The City Council Movement is proud to announce endorsements for the 2021 Knoxville City Council elections. CCM…
The first in a series of the “African-American Experience in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park” project will be a free ZOOM at 11 am June 16, 2021. Join the East Tennessee Historical Society as they share the…
POP Tenn Inner City Youth Paintball League The East Knoxville Community has been rocked by gun violence. In the first few months of 2021, five students from the same high school have been the victims of gun violence….
(Oak Ridge, Tenn.) – The Spurgeon Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, 100 S Benedict Ave Oak Ridge, TN 37830, will hold a Praise on the Lawn event this Saturday, June 5, 2021, at 6 p.m. at Spurgeon Chapel A.M.E.Zion…
KNOXVILLE, TN The East Tennessee History Center at 601 S. Gay Street will dedicate its new Microfilm Reading Room at 4-5 pm, Tuesday, June 1. The event is free and open to the public. The new Booker-Neeley Microfilm…
Marine WO2 Sherman Gillums, Jr. May 2019 This is a picture the Defense Department has never allowed the public to see until now. This is a behind-the-scenes look at Dover Air Force Base where the bodies of fallen…
“I will never forget the violence of the white mob when we left our home. I still see Black men being shot, Black bodies lying in the street. I still smell smoke and see fire. I still see…
May 30th marks the 61st anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivering the commencement speech to HBCU Knoxville College graduates. A speech that sparked many of its students to activism. Knoxville’s Bob Booker was among them. …
London, England, United Kingdom May 24, 2021 – An outspoken anti-racist and Black Lives Matter supporter Sasha Johnson was shot in the head about 3 a.m. Sunday morning in London, England. Less than 24-hours into the investigation, Scotland…
BUSINESS Knoxville, TN (May 23, 2021) – KUB recently announced plans to deploy a fiber network and provide broadband internet services to customers who reside within its electric service territory. In May, KUB’s plan for fiber deployment was approved…
“It is with a great amount of excitement that my colleagues at Cherokee Health Systems and I launch a unique partnership with the East Tennessee Enlightener.” – Dr. Dennis Freeman, CEO Cherokee Health Systems of East Tennessee Healthy…
May is Bike Safety Month. On Thursday, May 20, 2021, Academy Sports + Outdoors, 145 Moss Grove Blvd. in Knoxville, surprised 10 local teens with new bikes! In recognition of Bike Safety Month, Academy Sports hopes to encourage…
THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL IS MAY 25 It’s been a school year like no other, and we are so grateful for the students, families and employees whose patience, commitment and hard work made it all possible. The…
Schools Knoxville, TN (May 19, 2021) To help celebrate the school’s International Night, Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy on Tuesday brought a special guest to school — Taco the Llama! This year, SMG adopted a magnet theme of…
SCHOOLS KNOXVILLE, TN (May 5, 2021) The inaugural City of Knoxville Mayor’s Youth Council consists of 17 young people who share a desire to be more involved with local government, decision-making, and in building successful outcomes for all…
PRAISE ON THE LAWN June 5, 2021 Saturday 6p.m. “Sponsored by Spurgeon Chapel AME Zion Singles Ministry” Location: Spurgeon Chapel AMEZ Church, 100 Benedict Avenue Performances by area choirs, soloist, and praise dancers Water and light snacks provided,…