Kennedy Maurice Sanders-Snapp passed away February 05, 2021. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com To send flowers to Kennedy’s family, please visit our floral store.
Transfer Window Open Until February 16 Is your student considering a school outside of your family’s attendance zone? Families seeking a transfer can submit an application until 4 p.m. on Feb. 16, 2021. Many students are assigned and bused to attendance zones outside of their neighborhoods. This may be an opportunity for your student to…
KNOXVILLE, TN (February 3, 2021) – As schools across Knox County celebrate Black History Month, students will learn about pioneering African-American scientists, civil rights leaders and artists. Educators are also working to ensure that Black history and achievements are woven into the district’s curriculum throughout the year. Shannon Jackson, the district’s executive director of teaching…
Oak Ridge, Tn – Willie Charles Booker passed aws on January 22, 2021. He was one of 85 students assigned to be among the first black students to integrate Oak Ridge School sustem. Those students are known as the Oak Ridge 85, sent from the black Scarboro School that would be closed, to integrate Robertsville…
Today, Friday, February 5, 2021, Tennessee Senator Raumesh Akbari will deliver a pre-buttal to Governor Lee’s State of the State. The pre-buttal will tell the truth of where our state is and what Democrats are prioritizing this legislative session. Senator Raumesh Akbari will call on the Governor and Republicans in the legislature to improve the…
John Spratling, a history teacher, and coach at Robertsville Middle School in Oak Ridge is the WBIR-TV Educator of the Week in January 2021. Spratling has been instrumental in the works of the Scarboro Oak Ridge 85 and the Oak Ridge Preschool renaming. He has also developed coursework on the history of the Oak Ridge…
A.R. Wheeler & Son funeral home was the largest in East Tennessee, established in 1922 into the 1940s, met its demise through Urban Renewal aka Urban Removal. KNOXVILLE, TN (February 2021) – A.R. Wheeler & Son was once a distinguished mortuary for African Americans in Knoxville, Tennessee. It was established by Arkless R. Wheeler…
Flowers grow and they wither, the sun rises and sets, life begins and it must end, as a seed is planted, grows to fruition and dies that it might live again, so it was with Pauline. Pauline Pointer, daughter of Tennis W. Pointer and Linnie Snyder, both of whom preceded her in death, was born…
Diehl E. Unger of Louisville, TN, died on January 28, 2021 at U.T. Medical Center Knoxville. Final arrangements will be announced later by Foothills Funeral Home. www.foothillsfh.com To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Diehl Unger, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.
Daytona Beach, FL – Charlie Houston Welch, 75 of Daytona Beach, Florida passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Advent Health in Daytona Beach. He was born January 27, 1945 in Knoxville, Tennessee to Lewis and Annie Greenwood Welch. Charlie’s many accomplishments consisted of rising through the ranks and retiring from the Social…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Austin “Kelow” Pruitt III, 68, was born in Memphis, Tenn., on November 16, 1952. He transitioned, Saturday, January 23, 2021, in Knoxville. He is the son of Austin Pruitt Jr. and Leora Eldridge Pruitt Smith. His paternal grandparents, Austin Pruitt Sr. and Lillian Malone Pruitt and maternal grandparents, William Howard Eldridge and…
Justin Q. Taylor, #JusBuss, #JTMoney, #LilTip, gained his wings on January 27, 2021. Justin was born October 15, 2005, to Juanqus and Stefanie (Taylor) Sims in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was a student at Austin East High School and looking forward to graduating in the class of 2024. Justin was a loving son and devoted brother…
Knoxville, TN – Cameron L. Russell, 21, of Knoxville died, January 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his aunt, Dorothy Tate and uncle, Michael Tate. Cameron leaves to cherish his memory, children, Jaxon and Bentley Russell, and Braylon Debow; mother, Latasha (Brandon) Sissum; father, Demarcus Russell; sisters, Caleah, Carter, Adasha and Aliyah; brothers,…
Fred Eugene Garrison went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Fort Sanders Regional. He was born December 17, 1948 in Jefferson County, Alabama. He was a graduate of Austin High School, Class of 1967. Fred worked at JFG Manufacturing as a Machine Operator for 30 years. Freddie, as he…
KNOXVILLE, TN (February 1, 2021) – In celebration of Black History Month, Marcus Hall proprietor and custom designer of Marc/Nelson Denim, 700 E. Depot Ave. in Knoxville, is sharing information on historical, iconic African-Americans who have made significant contributions to the world of fashion. Hall will be highlighting historic black fashion icons who helped to…
ROCKFORD, TN – James Lee Taylor, born in Opelika, Alabama, on March 2, 1949 and passed January 30, 2021. Preceded in death by parents Jimmie Taylor, Lottie Barker, and grandparents Laz and Tollie Taylor. James graduated from J.W. Darden High School in Opelika Alabama. Served in the Armed Forces with honorable discharge. Studied at TN Institute of…
Born September 27, 1949 in Knoxville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of William Herbert Ewing and Lady Mae Brice. She grew up in the Farragut community and made history as one of the “Farragut Nine;” the first black female students to integrate Farragut High School. She led a wonderful life! Maggie married Ernest Mize and…
Free, drive-thru COVID-19 tests will be administered by licensed medical professionals of Chi Eta Phi, Inc. black nursing sorority, New Directions Healthcare Solutions, and the East Knoxville Free Medical Clinic this weekend at Chilhowee Park. The tests will be offered from 9 am to 3 pm, on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 6-7, on a first-come-first-served…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Christopher M. Huguley passed away suddenly on January 28th, 2021 at the age of 43. Born in Knoxville, TN on January 21, 1978. He is predeceased by his Mother Rosalind Huguley, Grandparents Mary (Wilbert) Boatwright, Grandmother and Uncles Mack, Jeff, and Ronnie Turner. He will be lovingly remembered by his Father Ricky…
By Dr. Franklin Tate, Esquire, ETE contributor, is a Knoxville College graduate and serves on the Board of Trustees. To correspond with Dr. Tate by email, click here. February 1, 2021 KNOXVILLE, TN – ‘The Hill’ is located at the heart of Knoxville College, a historically black college/university (HBCU) in Knoxville, TN. It is thought to be…
Rhea Morgan, Contributor February 1, 2020 Although challenges, crises, and controversies remain, a new era has begun. for the Huddle. You will see this pivot reflected in the Good News and Educate Yourself sections below. Some great ideas are emerging on the federal level and we look forward to supporting their enactment. On the state and…
Free online PPP application workshop for small disadvantaged business owner. Sign up below. On January 19th, the SBA released a simplified version of the loan forgiveness application for loans of $150k or less. It requires less documentation and makes the process easier with a one-page application form. 12% or $35 billion in PPP Forgivable loans were closed…
Knoxville, TN – Betty Anne Edgeworth Brown entered into eternal life on January 19, 2021. She was born, October 10, 1941, in Pageland, SC to the union of Luke and Maggie Edgeworth. She married her beloved husband, Charles Brown Sr., on February 26, 1960, in her new hometown of Knoxville, TN, Betty was loved by…
Knoxville, TN – On January 24, 2021, one of Knoxville’s brightest lights was extinguished in one horrible moment. The devastating effect of the senseless murder of Alexis “Ally” Clayton is reverberating throughout Knoxville and through the hundreds, if not thousands, of lives, she touched with her loving spirit, her joy, her creativity, her sensitivity, and…
Knoxville, TN – Robert C. Craft, Jr., 67, Knoxville, received his wings, Monday, January 25, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his parents, Harry and “Mae” Dixon; sister, Dorothy Craft; father-in-law, Harold Cody; two sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law. He leaves to cherish his memories: wife, Brenda Craft; son, Robert, III; devoted…