KNOXVILLE, TN – Harry Olando Jermaine Clemons Upshaw, age 44, departed this life on January 6, 2021. He was born December 13, 1976, to Harry Upshaw and Kim Clemons in Knoxville, TN. He entered this world at 3 pounds and 7 ounces (literally a handful) but grew to be a strong young man over time….
KNOXVILLE, TN (Jan. 7, 2021) – In a Knoxville College Board of Trustees meeting on January 4, 2021, Leonard L. Adams, Jr. was elected to serve as interim president effective immediately. Former interim president Dr. Keith Lindsey ended his term on December 31, 2020, after serving for…
Knoxville – Henry Frank Nalory of Knoxville departed this life on December 31, 2020. He was born to the Late Sylvia Lee Montgomery and Henry Nalory in Lakeland Florida. Henry was a graduate of Rule High School in Knoxville, TN. Henry was a very upbeat and happy person. He loved to laugh and hang with…
KNOXVILLE, TN (January 7, 2021) – The first Annual Action Plan meeting of the City of Knoxville Housing and Neighborhood Development Department will be a virtual public meeting. The meeting will outline how the City plans to use funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address homelessness, affordable housing and…
Knoxville – Julie Ann Crawley- age 49 of Knoxville passed away on January 4, 2021. She was preceded in death by parents Raymond and Myra Henderson. She is survived by her husband, Fred Crawley, Daughter Enjoli Henderson, 3 grandchildren, Brothers, Ronald Brabson, Step Brother, Areece Carson, Sister, Lala Henderson, Step-Sister, Shantile Crawley, Uncle, Herman Dennis,…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Nancy L Jones passed away, December 30, 2020 from complications of pneumonia at the University of Tennessee Hospital. She was born, August 16, 1947, to the late Russell G. and Lina A. Jones. She was a loving sister to ten siblings, an aunt, and a friend. Nancy was currently an honorary member…
Robert G. King passed away January 1, 2021 at UT Medical Center. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
In an exclusive statement to the ETEnlightener.com, Beal Bourne submitted a picture as proof that his granddaughter Jayla Bourne found the tiger. KNOXVILLE, TN – In September of this year, an off-duty Knox County Sheriffs Office Deputy working security in the Forks of the River Industrial Park area reported seeing a tiger on the loose….
BLOUNT COUNTY (January 5, 2021) – It’s been a tough year. We mourn the loss of so many friends and family members to Covid. It’s been agonizing to bear witness to the fragility of our democracy. Here in our corner of the world we are not immune. People face racial injustices, struggle with homelessness and…
Francene Hester Woods was born and raised in Atlanta, GA August 31, 1951 to Obadiah and Mary Hester. She was the seventh born of eight siblings, reared up at a time when having a job meant you, more than likely, also had a uniform and a bus pass; when playing music in the house required…
Anthony Marcus Rogers was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Rochelle and Lennie Rogers; grandparents, Lewis and Minnie Rogers, and Ulysses and Kathleen Love; siblings, Robert E. Williams Jr, and Jimmy L. Rogers. He leaves to cherish his memories daughters, Tonisha Rogers( Los Angeles, California), Natasha Henry; sisters, Sharlene Jackson, Traci Richardson, Andrea Rogers;…
James J Beasley passed away January 1, 2020 at home. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
OP-ED: By Barbara Bridges I lived for 4-plus months at a Knoxville shelter for women and children when my kids were little. It was during my first year of architecture school. While I appreciate the support they provided, I can also tell you that the expectations they placed on residents were unmanageable for most of us….
Burlington Commons at 4530 Holston Drive planned to be ready for occupants in the fall of 2021. It is income-based affordable housing with two, three-story buildings with a total of 50 units. KNOXVILLE, TN (December 2020) – Jake Varner and David Varner of Southeast Capital Group to. Burlington Commons, an affordable housing complex will…
Dennis Bullard passed away peacefully at his home, December 31, 2020, Dennis was born to Sol and Callie Walton Bullard in Elberton, GA. He was the youngest of five children. He moved to Knoxville in 1960, where he worked for Tinsley Tire Company for many years. Afterward, he became the production manager for Campbell Manufacturing…
The National African-American Gun Association to host the first African-American Firearm Convention in U.S. history. The 3-day Inaugural Convention will be August 20 – 22, 2021 in Atlanta, GA. ATLANTA, GA, Black PR Wire (January 1, 2021) – The Inaugural National African-American Gun Association (NAAGA) to host the first African-American Firearm Convention in U.S….
Philadelphia, PA – Formerly of Knoxville, TN, Marvin and Katherine Nave went to be with their heavenly father. Marvin passed away October 10, 2020 and Katherine joined him, December 29, 2020. Knoxville survivors to include sister Annette Battle, and the Johnson and Kelso families. Services and burial will be held in Philadelphia, PA. Announcement by…
Marc Alan Curry, 36, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020. Marc was a graduate of Farragut High School where he was a three-year letterman on the Admirals Basketball team. He was also named as Knoxville News-Sentinel Player of the Year and was voted All-District and All-Region his junior year and All-State…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Eric Martelle’ Abrams was born August 9, 1979, the third child born to the union of Drew and Wanda Abrams. Eric passed away peacefully on December 24, 2020. Preceded in death by father Drew Abrams Sr.; brother Kevin Abrams, and grandmothers, Margaret Hall and Bernice Abrams. Eric leaves to cherish his memory,…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Samuel E. O’Neal went home to be with the Lord, December 24, 2020. He was the youngest son of seven brothers and sisters born, February 20, 1958 to the late Alzonia and Alonzo O’Neal. In addition to his parents there to welcome him into eternity are brothers, William “Soulful”, Ray and Aubrey…
Ronald Lee Smith, affectionately known as “Ronnie”, was the fifth child born to the late Frank and Lillie Mae Smith on June 5, 1952, in Knoxville, TN. In his younger years, Ronnie was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Ronnie departed this life on Friday, December 25, 2020. Ronnie was a 1970 graduate of…
Avon Sewell, born in Knoxville, TN, passed away at home, December 26, 2020. Son of the late Alene Edward-Sewell and Eugene Sewell. Survivors, sisters, Gwendolyn Sewell-McGraw and Denise Nance; brothers, Alex (Oksun) Sewell and Eric Sewell; sisters-in-law, Sherry Sewell and Amanda Sewell, and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members to include the Bates…
KNOXVILLE, TN (Dec. 30, 2020) – On Christmas Eve, Community Television of Knoxville celebrates 45 years of service to the residents of Knoxville, including many of the people who live in your neighborhood! As we prepare for 2021, we are expanding our targeted outreach with increased emphasis on helping neighborhood organizations overcome obstacles related to communication and neighbor engagement. Click…
Since 2009, the City has been looking at ways to improve the Y-shaped configuration where Magnolia Avenue (between Prosser Road and Hardee’s) splits into Rutledge Pike and Asheville Highway. KNOXVILLE, TN (Dec. 29, 2020) – After years of studying possible fixes to the problematic Magnolia Avenue, Asheville Highway and Rutledge Pike interchange in East Knoxville,…
KNOXVILLE, TN (Dec. 30, 2020) – Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon and Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs held a brief, private ceremony unveiling a COVID-19 memorial on the front lawn of the City County Building. The living memorial at 400 Main Street consists of a white flag for each person who has died from…