Cherokee Health Systems Receives Funding Through the Federal Communications Commission’s COVID-19 Telehealth Program KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (October 26, 2021) – Cherokee Health Systems is receiving $861,560 from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in an effort to improve health outcomes in low-income…
WASHINGTON, D.C.) November 2, 2021 – Yesterday evening, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) filed cloture (a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote) on the motion to proceed to the John R. Lewis Voting Rights…
KNOXVILLE, TN (Nov. 1, 2021) – The City of Knoxville is hosting a public ZOOM meeting with City officials and design team representatives to solicit input from East Knoxville residents and the community-at-large for input on the East…
October is National Hispanic Heritage Month. At Cherokee Health Systems, supporting our Hispanic communities is an ongoing daily effort. EAST TENNESSEE (October 2021) – National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept.15 to Oct.15 to recognize the…
KNOXVILLE, TN (October 25, 2021) – The African American Equity Restoration Task Force will meet this Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 5pm at the Beck Cultural Exchange Center, 1927 Dandridge Ave. Members of the public and media are…
Jeanine Fuller is a seasoned vocalist and performer who delivers stunning, soulful performances with eclectic blends of musical styles. Her musical influences vary from Etta James, Sarah Vaughn, Ella Fitzgerald to Dianne Reeves and Chaka Khan to Stevie…
By Ruth Holloway Maryville Huddlers ETE/politics/local-state Week of October 24, 2021 Thurs, Oct 28th, at 7 PM is our monthly Huddle Meeting. 2030 Goals: How the Nature Conservancy is committed to conserving lands, waters, and ocean by 2030 globally…
Susan G. Komen® Launches “Stand for H.E.R.” Health Equity Revolution to Improve Breast Cancer Outcomes in the Black Community Initiative Spurred by New Report Detailing Systemic Racism and Barriers to Care in 10 Metro Areas in the U.S….
The Beck Cultural Exchange Center is sharing Knoxville College photographs from its archives. They are seeking your help in giving names to faces and places and event when they were taken. All photos in this newsletter are from…
Knoxville College celebrates its 96th homecoming this weekend! Learn more about the history of Knoxville College homecoming celebrations and the events going on this weekend in this week’s newsletter. – https://mailchi.mp/beckcenter/its-homecoming-time
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (October 20, 2021) – Knox Pride is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Positively Living & Choice Health Network. Choice Health Network will provide HIV testing, prevention, education, and other services at the Community Outreach…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (September 2021) – The newly appointed administrators of East Tennessee’s last remaining Historically Black College (HBCU) bring experience, skills, and expertise to the table. They are a team prepared to receive the baton of progress handed…
Position Statement on the Application of $35M American Recovery Plan funds By Lauren Rider Knoxville City Council 4th Dist. ETE/Politics/Op-Ed October 12, 2021 (Knoxville, Tenn.) – City Council Member Lauren Rider, District 4, supports retention…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (October 2021) – The ongoing redevelopment of the Austin Homes site will include 50 units of supportive housing for seniors made possible by a $7.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Christman Company recently donated needed goods, including new clothing and backpacks, to the Knox County Isaiah 117 House so that children entering the foster care system can have new, clean items at a stressful…
Position Statement on Public Funding of the Proposed Stadium IF YOU’RE READY TO SIGN I’M READY TO VOTE ! From Seema Singh, City Councilwoman 3rd District ETE/Politics/OP-ED October 15, 2021 As a City Council member, one of my…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (October 2021) – Knoxville College Interim President Leonard Adams asked the Design Center to study affordable housing opportunities on the campus within the existing Faculty Residence Apartments. The Faculty Residence building was constructed in 1953…
Next meeting of the Sports Authority is scheduled, 9-10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, at the City of Knoxville Public Works Service Center, 3131 Morris Ave. The full meeting will include Sports Authority board members and City…
By Meribah Knight, Nashville Public Radio, and Ken Armstrong, ProPublica Co-published with Nashville Public Radio Oct. 13, 4:50 p.m. EDT In the days after ProPublica’s investigation of the juvenile justice system in Rutherford County, Tennessee, one state lawmaker wrote…
Two Knoxville Businesses Impacted by the Pandemic Received Comcast Business Grants KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (September 2021) – One of many Comcast Business programs, the “Together Towards Tomorrow” campaign works with local chambers and community partners to identify businesses impacted…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 13, 2021) – Hendrell Remus, Chairman of the Tennessee Democratic Party extends an invitation to attend the 2021 TNDP “Three Star Dinner” on October 30th at the Renaissance Hotel, in Nashville. The special guests will…
The Election Commission has released the count for the first day of early voting. The numbers are revealing. The polling place for East Knoxville has been moved from the Love Kitchen to next door at Eternal Life 5-Points…
By Ruth Holloway Women’s March Maryville Huddlers BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. October 10, 2021 Monday was historically a holiday celebrated as Columbus Day. But as a Lakota man recently said, “Columbus did not discover the New World, he…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (October 2021) – The Hilltop Cruisers had their Fall Cruise-in this Saturday, October 10th. It was an all-day event at the Stateburners Motorcycle Club at 3925 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue in East Knoxville. You don’t…