Milton Nathaniel Rankin
KNOXVILLE, TN – Milton Nathaniel Rankin, the son of the late Mr. Luther Milton Rankin and Arizona Dooley Rankin, was born May 26, 1947 in Hamilton County, Tennessee. God gently closed his eyes, Friday October 11, 2019 at…
Albert Burdine
KNOXVILLE, TN – Albert Burdine passed away, October 7, 2019,and was born, May 12, 1950. The family will receive friends, 4-5 p.m., Saturday at Jarnigan’s Chapel; funeral Service, 5:00 p.m., Rev. Oliver Perry, Officiating. Arrangements by JARNIGAN &…
Gloria Jean Smith
Knoxville – Gloria Jean “Susie” Smith, born December 6, 1958, transitioned to her heavenly home on October 8, 2019 at the age of 60. She is preceded in death by her parents, a brother and a sister. She…
Dan Harless Harper
ETOWAH, TN – Dan Harless Harper, born May 13, 1937, in Etowah Tennessee, departed earth October 10, 2019 exactly three months and one day after his beloved wife, Jessie Lou Bell Harper whom he joined in holy matrimony…
Lloyd Hayden Sharp
Knoxville – Lloyd Hayden Sharp, entered into eternal rest, Saturday, September 7, 2019. Born August 26, 1961 to the late William and Ara Sharp. Member of Lennon-Seney United Methodist Church. Graduate of Holston High School, class of 1979….
The Future Use of Chilhowee Park Shared at Public Meeting, Wednesday Oct. 16
KNOXVILLE, TN (Oct 15, 2019) A public meeting regarding the future use of Chilhowee Park and Exposition Center will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, in the park at the Jacob Building. The attendance of stakeholders and…
Public Meeting, Police Advisory & Review Committee
The Police Advisory & Review Committee members, PARC neighborhood leaders, and residents are invited to attend. The City of Knoxville Police Advisory & Review Committee (PARC) will hold its third-quarter meeting Wednesday, Oct. 23, 6 p.m. in the…
CONNECT Ministries New Location Dedication on Thursday
KNOXVILLE, TN (Oct. 2019) C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries has relocated from Magnolia Ave. to 3615 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., which is the former location Smoky Mountain Hospice administrative office in East Knoxville. A dedication ceremony will be at 3…
LeKendra Easterly
Knoxville – Lekendra Easterly transitioned into her new life on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Parkwest Hospital. Lekendra was preceded in death by grandparents: Wilford and Barbra Billingsley; aunt, Angela Brodie; and cousin, Brandon Layne. She is survived…
Nicole Suber Foster
Knoxville – Nicole Suber Foster – age 48 of Knoxville passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her mother Gwendolyn Suber; son Marshall Suber; grandmother Elease Suber,…
STEM Camp Inspires Elementary Students
By Josh Flory KNOXVILLE, TN (Oct. 2019) – It may have been Fall Break, but on Tuesday morning students from Ball Camp Elementary School were hard at work on an engineering project. Gathered in the school library, teams…
Bruce E. White, Oak Ridge Native in Concert Sunday
OAK RIDGE, TN (Oct, 2019) – Oak Ridge native and xylophone artist Bruce Edward White is returning home to perform two concerts in Oak Ridge this Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. White is accomplished on a rarely featured instrument…
Eugene J. Ward
Loudon, TN – Eugene Jerome Ward, 47, of Loudon, TN, departed this life on October 3, 2019. Receiving of family and friends will be Friday, October 11, 2019 from 2-3 PM with the Celebration of Life Service to…
Montest Woods
Knoxville – Montest “Bo” Woods, 66, passed early Monday morning on October 7, 2019 at UT Medical Center. He was born on July 18, 1953 to the late Wade and Lizzie Woods in Knoxville, TN. He was preceded…
Aaron Benton Jr
Knoxville – Aaron Benton Jr. “Peedie” 69 years of age departed this life to be with the Lord, October 5, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Aaron, Sr. and Rossie Benton, and son Aaron Benton III. Left to…
Michael Eugene Tipton, Sr.
Knoxville – Michael Eugene Tipton, Sr., born August 25, 1950 to Rufus Tipton and Cora Martin-McGhee passed away at home, October 5, 2019 at the age of 69. Michael graduated from Gibbs High and retired from David’s Tire…
Hoyos Enters 2020 TN Congressional Race
Clean Water Advocate Rene Hoyos enters 2020 race for 2nd Congressional District and prepared to fight for East Tennesseans over powerful, outside special interests. KNOXVILLE, TN (Oct., 2019) – Clean water advocate and community leader Renee Hoyos announces…
Al “Sonny” Davis, Retired NFL Grand Marshall for Alcoa 100 Years Celebration
ALCOA, TN (Sept. 2019) – Residents and natives of Alcoa, Tennessee recently celebrated the city’s 100th year of incorporation with a parade and recognition of homegrown natives who have made contributions to the city. The parade was the…
MANNIS TO CREATE MAYORAL COUNCIL ON VETERAN’S AFFAIRS
Mayoral candidate seeks to convene community stakeholders in order to begin addressing the issues facing veterans throughout Knoxville. KNOXVILLE, TN—HonorAir Knoxville founder and former Chief Operating Officer for the City of Knoxville, Eddie Mannis, pledges to create an Ad…
NKBPA Charity Pool Tourney
Our 8 Balls of Fire Pool Tournament will be 12-4 pm, Friday, Oct. 18 at Cool Cat Billiards and Cafe, 5210 Schubert Rd. Join the North Knoxville Business and Professional Assoc. for a Friday afternoon of fun for…
Council Candidate Hayes Expands Platform
City Council candidate David Hayes expands on City Council Movement platform “Knoxville for All” with Environment for All: Climate Resiliency and Affordable Energy Plan for Knoxville’s Neighborhoods. As a long-time climate activist, I believe cities are in a…
Mannis Gets Multiple Endorsements
KNOXVILLE, TN (Sept. 25, 2019) – Knoxville Mayoral candidate Eddie Mannis has picked up endorsements across the city from former supporters of candidate Marshall Stair. Stair finished third in the primary election and was eliminated from the general…
Austin-East Teacher Leads 2019 TeacherPreneur Class
By Josh Flory KNOXVILLE, TN Sept. 2019 – Laura Lee Thompson’s students create plenty of art using traditional methods, but the teacher at Austin-East Magnet High School wants them to have digital expertise as well. Thanks to a…
NAACP Knoxville Sets Centennial Celebration
Mission The mission of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate race-based discrimination and racial hatred. Contact Us…
Community History Day, Greeneville, TN
Community History Day, Greeneville, TN, 9-5 pm, Sat. Oct. 12, East Tennessee PBS, Black in Appalachia and the George Clem Multicultural Alliance invite you and your family to share documents, photos, film, and recollections of Greeneville’s legendary African-American…