Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — If you are like the millions of individuals who go to work on Monday and say, “I can’t wait until Friday,” then you can definitely relate to Martinique Brown, Founder of Today I Want to Be. Even…
Knoxville – Tyrese Dashaun Wyrick- age 20, passed away, December 8, 2019. Attended Central High School. Survivors, mother, Johanna Johnson; father, Christopher Wyrick; children, Tyrese and Toriyah; 13 brothers and sisters; grandparents, Vanda McAuley and Ernest Reagan; a…
Knoxville – Carl Eugene Kelso born May 9, 1958 – December 6, 2019 Preceded in death by father, Billy Saffell, and four brothers. Survived by devoted mother, Mollie C. Kelso; sisters, Donna Warren, Paula (Jasper) Snipes, Belinda Wimes,…
Theotis Robinson, Jr. acknowledged with 2019 Distinguished Alumnus Award and an honorary Doctorate from the School of Social work for over 60-years advocating for social justice. A Volunteer, trailblazer, and an advocate for equality, Theotis Robinson Jr. has…
KNOXVILLE, TN (Dec. 6, 2019) – During the Knox County School Board Workshop on Dec. 4, 2019, Project GRAD Knoxville announced that it exceeded every Year One metric established under its 5-Year Memorandum of Agreement with Knox County…
Mayor-elect Kincannon Announces Senior Leadership Appointments KNOXVILLE, TN (December 9, 2019) – Mayor-elect Indya Kincannon has announced additional members of her cabinet. “Strong leadership and effective management are core to any organization,” said Mayor-elect Kincannon. “My leadership team…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Gloria Maude Garner, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. She was born March 17, 1937 in Bean Station, Tennessee to Steve and Maude Burton Brown. Gloria began her…
Inell Stewart passed away December 9 2019 at Oakwood Senior Living. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
KNOXVILLE, TN – Kevin “BlackJack” Price, 51, died December 2, 2019, Survived by mother Revelta Price, grandmother Evelyn Thompson, sister Sabrina Price, nephews Throne Price and Ronnie Johnson. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from…
Johnson University is sponsoring a series of free high school skate nights on the second Saturday of every month. Johnson University High School Skate Nights are free and open to the public and will be held from 7-10…
By Patricia Williams KNOXVILLE, TN (Dec. 2019) – Terry Walker-Smith is a mom who raised 4 sons. She values that title first and foremost. In 2007, she became a member of a group that no mom wants…
CAPTION: A map from the Center for a New American Security’s report, “From Sea to Shining Sea: State Level Benefits for Veterans,” shows the number of veteran benefits by state, ranging from a low of eight in the…
KNOXVILLE, TN (Dec. 6, 2019) – Mayor-elect Kincannon will be announcing additional cabinet appointments, including those in deputy positions at 9 am, Monday, December 9th, in the foyer outside of the Main Assembly Room at the City County…
On Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, Mayor Rogero, City Council members, City staff, TDOT staff, representatives of the project team and neighborhood stakeholders will cut a ribbon to celebrate the streetscape improvements near the intersection of Gibbons Street and…
Uhai, SaaS (Software as a Service), will be launching a permission-based messaging & collaboration solution in 2020 for the modern organization. Nationwide, BlackNews.com (Dec. 6, 2019) — David Abeiku Cole, Jr, CEO of Uhai, comments, “I realized there is…
Goldie Fortson Carter, born August 27, 1930, went to be with the Lord peacefully on November 27, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emory L. Carter, her parents, Wilton E. and Mary Lou Fortson, siblings,…
Evariste Ntahimpereye, 51, died November 15, 2019, survived by his wife Gwasa Liberata and their five children; Shukurani, Vestina, Nijimbere, Kanyambo, and Niyogushima. The family will receive friends 11:30- Noon With the Celebration of Life Service to begin…
Knoxville – Geraldine Tate, age 60, departed this life at her home, Friday November 29, 2019. She was born August 13, 1959 at UT Medical Center to Mother Sandra Tate and father, George O. Tate Sr. Geraldine attended…
Knoxville – Allan Livingstone Butler Sr. age 79, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord, Monday, November 25, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Prince A. Butler and Gladys E. Butler; brothers, Bishop Henry A. Butler,…
New Foundation adds Project GRAD Knoxville under one umbrella of a Fundraising and Shared Services Organization along with Great Schools Partnership, Community Schools, and Research and Development. KNOXVILLE, TN (Nov. 26, 2019) – Great Schools Partnership and Project…
Knoxville – Patricia A. “Pat” Gray, passed away peacefully at Island Home Park and Rehab. Baptized at an early age at Mt. Olive Baptist Church under the pastorate of Rev. W. T. Crutcher. An avid traveler, she belonged…
KNOXVILLE, TN (Dec. 3, 2019) The Knoxville East Lions Club will host its end-of-year Holiday Celebration meeting from 6 – 8 pm, Friday, December 6th, at the new location of CAC East Neighborhood Center, 4610 Asheville Hwy. next…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Age 97, transitioned Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Cumberland Village Nursing Home in Lafollette, TN. Eleanor was a long-time employee of East TN. Baptist Hospital in Knoxville, TN. Administrative Assistant at Dr. David Rudder Dentist…
LaKynn Renee Bullard, born to the union of Larry Bullard and Kourtney Brown departed this life, November 28, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. Preceded in death by grandmother, Renee Brown Davis; sister, Cyrus Bullard and uncle, Ronnie “Milo” Johnson….
Knoxville – Billy Spain, age 69, went to be with the Lord. Friday, November 29, 2019 at NHC. Preceded in death by parents, Willie and Pauline Spain; brothers, George and David Spain. Survivors, cousins, Anna Higley, Shirley Dickey,…