Knoxville – James Dodd, age 60 affectionately called “Mitch” to all who knew him passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was preceded in death by father, James Miller; mother, Lillian Dodd; several other relatives to numerous too name. He leaves to cherish his memory: spouse, Precious…
By David Hayes, Former Candidate for at large City Council seat KNOXVILLE, TN (Nov. 7, 2019) – Thank you to everyone who showed up for this campaign. Thank you for the long hours of canvassing and phone banking, for sharing our message of #KnoxvilleForAll with your networks, friends, and family, and for participating in local…
Now showing in area Regal Cinemas By Jered Croom History is difficult to capture in a movie. Viewing in 4DX technology helps. It activates all of your senses throughout the film. There is a slow steady rumble as your seat vibrates, then suddenly you are thrust into the cockpit of a WWII fighter plane. Midway…
KNOXVILLE – Ernest W Johnson Sr passed away November 11, 2019. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfunerlhome1962.com.
The Knoxville Ice Bears will be sharing their skating skills without ice for Skate & Shoot Night on the roller skating rink at the Change Center at 203 Harriet Tubman Street in East Knoxville. Skate & Shoot night is a series of roller skate nights with the Ice Bears, on roller skates, that will run…
By Miriam Sapiro, Guest columnist OP-ED (Nov., 2019) American businesses face enormous challenges right now. The ebb and flow of the trade war with China is roiling supply chains. A simmering tariff war with the European Union could soon boil over. This swirl of uncertainty is threatening to hold back U.S. economic growth and has…
KNOXVILLE (Nov. 11, 2019) Mayor Rogero will mark the completion of the City’s $15.8 million streetlight retrofit project with an illumination ceremony at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Emory Place in Downtown North. Mayor Rogero will be joined by Sustainability Director Erin Gill, Sustainability Project Manager Brian Blackmon, City staff and representatives of other…
November 2019 By Darvin Williams with contributions from Patricia Williams Over 27 years ago, I️ left my hometown in Tennessee to embark upon one of the greatest journeys in what has been a lifetime of great journeys. I️ joined the US Army as a Military Intelligence Linguist and volunteered to serve in the 82nd Airborne…
KNOXVILLE, TN (Nov. 10, 2019) – Tequila Johnson is an award-winning community organizer and strategist whose work focuses on creating equality and increasing civic engagement among Black Americans and communities of color. She has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, on CNN, MSNBC and around the country. Johnson will be in Knoxville…
Mary Nell Lee passed away November 7, 2019 at UT Medical Center. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com.
KNOXVILLE – Avery Scott Moore, born October 12, 1959 was received peacefully by his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 2, 2019. Preceded in death, his mother Barbara Moore; father Calvin Goins; daughter, Stephanie Moore; sister, Renee Williams; brother, Alex Moore. Avery was a Christian, he accepted the Lord at an early age. He leaves…
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MARYVILLE, TN – Leroy B. Buchanan was born on March 18, 1949 and transitioned from this life on November 5, 2019. Leroy was preceded into eternity by mother Candice Scott, father Claude Thomas, stepfather Leroy Scott, brothers Tyrone and Noble Henry, grandson Ja’Colby Hill-Westbrook as well as other uncles, aunts and cousins. Leroy graduated from…
Knoxville – Willie E. Conner passed away November 5, 2019 surrounded by his family; born to Tolbert and Fannie Lee Conner, April 7, 1939 in Aliceville. Alabama. Educated at Summerville High School in Aliceville, Alabama. Willie was employed at Continental Can Company in Windsor Lock, CT for 30 years. He retired and relocated to Knoxville,…
Knoxville – Mahlon Tyrone Prater, departed this life at UT Medical Center, November 1, 2019. Mahlon graduated from Austin East High school and UT Culinary Arts. A very outgoing person who will be missed by all that knew him. Preceded in death by father, Bobby Prater; sister, Latonya Prater-Taylor. Left to cherish his memories, mother,…
Knoxville – Shyteshia Dionne Gant, passed from this world, Thursday, October 31, 2019. A resident of Knoxville, provided cheerful customer service. Shyteshia is survived by, devoted son, Trevante Gant; mother, Bridget Jordan; sister, Shanice Gant; grandmothers, Barbara Gant, Rachel Dean; several aunts and cousins, along with many life long friends. The family will receive friends,…
KNOXVILLE, TN – Adrian E. “Tip” Jones passed away Adrian Eugene Jones, 51, affectionately known as Tip, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 31, 2019. Tip graduated South Young High School Class of 1986 followed by Job Corp. Previous employment was Southern Railroad; at the time of passing, he was employed at 84 Lumber. Preceded…
KNOXVILLE (Nov. 2019) “In Her Threads” is a collection of short stories that portray the cultural struggles and the pure will to survive that has driven countless refugees to take on the challenge and hope of a better life in an unknown world; America. In her book, Kidd shares the fulfillment and joy she experienced…
Knoxville – Alice Williams Hardin- age 62, of Knoxville, TN entered eternal rest on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. She was born June 29, 1956 in Chattanooga, TN. Alice was preceded in death by mother, Dorothy Myrtle Williams. She leaves to mourn her passing: loving and devoted brother, David Jerome Williams of Knoxville; 3 children, Tina,…
OAK RIDGE, TN (Oct, 2019) 6X60 ENTERTAINMENT presented a check for $1,000 to the Men Of Tomorrow mentoring program that will go towards scholarships. The mission of 6X6O ENTERTAINMENT is to provide cultural entertainment events in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The Men Of Tomorrow Program mentoring program promotes cultural development, encourages positive of self image, academic…
“Before this website, it was impossible to search the web and find an accurate scope of the history of American lynching. The names have always been kept safe but distant, in old archives and scholarly books and dissertations. This site leaves the record open for all Americans, especially high school students who want to learn…
The most diverse City Council in Knoxville history. KNOXVILLE (Nov. 6, 2019) The top vote winners of yesterday’s city election got their first invitation from outgoing Mayor Madeline Rogero. Following a tradition, the Mayor hosted a breakfast in her office and congratulated Mayor-elect Indya Kincannon and Council members-elect Lynne Fugate (At Large Seat A), Janet…
Memphis – Alma Jean Arnold Carter, born January 13, 1937 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Mrs. Annice McEwen Arnold and raised in Memphis, Tennessee by her grandparents after the death of her mother. She went home to be with the Lord, November 1, 2019 at Memorial Hospital, Hixson, Tennessee. Preceded in death by, husband, Eugene…
Peace and blessings, I ran for one purpose: I want for my neighbor what I want for myself. The issues of poverty, substance abuse, violence, and mental health struggles, as well as the stigma around them, have reached epidemic proportions. The poverty rate for African Americans in Knoxville is 42%. That number has actually increased…