KNOXVILLE, TN – Affectionally known as “CoCo”, Ricosia was born on January 17, 2000 to Jakytra Johnson and the late Rico Mack in Knoxville, Tennessee. Ricosia attended elementary school in Knoxville and later attended Metro Nashville Public Schools,…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Robert “Robbie” L. Kelso Jr., age 59, passed away, surrounded by family and friends, Wednesday, July 08, 2020, at Tennova North Hospital after a brief illness. He was born October 26, 1960, to Robert Sr….
Early voting is Friday, July 17th, through August 1st, when voters will be using the Knox County Election Commission’s new “paper ballot” system. The paper system replaces the electronic voting machines. KNOXVILLE, TN (July 13, 2020)— Approved in…
The Temporary Use of Outdoor Seating for Restaurant Dining permit is a way to support local restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. This temporary permit will give local restaurants a chance to increase capacity and offer additional outdoor space…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Major William Geer, Jr., formerly of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, passed away, July 2, 2020; surrounded by his beloved children. Born to Major William Geer Sr., and Betty Baldwin Geer, April 13, 1969. Major excelled…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Steven Dwight Clark, age 65, departed this life on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at UT Medical Center. A long-standing resident of the Burlington community, Steven was an outgoing dependable man who loved his family, friends,…
(Knoxville, TN) On July 5th, 2020 Ulyses, Mr. Hampton (Hamp) departed this life at U.T Medical Center. Proceeded in death by father Ulyses Hampton, grandmothers Rosie White-Thomas, and Viola Hampton. He leaves to cherish his memories; devoted wife…
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Who will you send to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 15? (Atty. Troy Jones is also on the ballot as an independent. (The Enlightener didn’t find a picture to post,…
Knoxville, TN – Early Lavon Tate, age 48, was born March 10, 1972, in Knoxville, TN to parents, Brenda Tate Martin and Early Weston, departed this earthly life peacefully Thursday, July 2, 2020 in Knoxville, TN. Early graduated…
George O. Tate, age 94, went to be with his Heavenly Father, July 13, 2020. Loving father, granddad, brother and friend to all who knew him. Retired from KPD, where he was employed for several years; he was…
Nashville, TN (July 7, 2020) – Gov. Lee is convening a meeting of the State Capitol Commission on Thurs, July 9th to discuss removal of the bust. The commission’s decision will then be forwarded to the Historical Commission. If…
Arlington, TX – Walter “Walt” Lee Fraley, Jr. formerly of Knoxville passed away, Monday, June 29, 2020 at his home in Arlington, Texas. He was predeceased by his mother, Annie Lee Cunningham. Educated in the Knoxville school system,…
Citizen’s Perspective By Taru Taylor, submitted The American Negro is a prisoner of war. Of the race war started by Portuguese and Spanish conquistadors, and furthered by English, Dutch, and French pirates. We were Africans whom Europeans uprooted…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Robert A. Taylor Jr. (Rooster), age 62, peacefully departed life on Monday, June 29th, 2020 at his residence. After a courageous battle with many health problems, he is now in the arms of JESUS. He…
By Patricia Williams KNOXVILLE, TN (June 2020) – East Knoxville buzzed with activities last Saturday, June 27th – all while following mandated coronavirus safety and social distancing protocols. Events held in a few blocks of MLK Avenue took…
Every year, Highlander’s Seeds of Fire youth organizing program has hosted an in-person week-long gathering, bringing together youth living and organizing across the US South to skill-build, and develop deep relationships across regions. This year, due to COVID-19, we have…
(UPDATED) OAK RIDGE, TN – Willie Tyrone Booker departed this life Friday, July 3, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center. Born May 27, 1951 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, he was the son of C.D. and Augusta Spraggins Booker. Willie attended…
(UPDATED) KNOXVILLE, TN – Raquell Lee Dixson Smith was affectionately known as “Rockie.” She was born a twin on May 2, 1968, in Knoxville, TN, to Lawrence Sr. and Mary Dixson. Rockie was a devoted mother, grandmother, wonderful…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Kelvin “Cal” Eugene Myers, Sr. was born to Charles and Bertha Myers on March 27, 1959, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He graduated from Austin-East High School in 1977, and he was employed by Omega Plastics for…
KNOXVILLE, TN (UPDATED) – Ebony Michelle Brown, age 36, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on July 4, 2020. Ebony was a loving and devoted mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, and friend. She was a member of…
Anthony Garcia Widener 59, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Preceded in death by parents Roy B. And Fay D. Henderson and sister Alyce L. Holloway. Survived by devoted wife of…
Based on the COVID-19 information available today, Knox County School families who might want to take advantage of a virtual school option in the coming school year (if schools reopen in the fall) to complete a survey by Tuesday,…
By Joshua Flory KNOXVILLE, TN (June 30, 2020) – Taking over a football program is always a challenge, but two head coaches who stepped into the spotlight this year are managing more than just X’s and O’s….
Dante Jacobi Lewis, age 32 was born August 30, 1987 and passed from Earth to Eternity on June 22, 2020. Dante was born in Washington D.C., lived in Savannah, Georgia, but grew up in Blount County and called…