Edna L Kennedy passed away August 31, 2019 at Ft. Sanders Hospital. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Thomas Lavon Maddox
Knoxville – Thomas Lavon Maddox, “Von,” 76, Knoxville passed away, August 29, 2019 at NHC Knoxville. Preceded in death by parents: Christine and Wilmer Maddox and sisters: Sandra Gurley and Bonnie Flemmings….
Joyce Elizabeth Tucker
KNOXVILLE, TN – Joyce Elizabeth Tucker passed away August 30, 2019 at her home. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Linda Diane Jones-Banks
KNOXVILLE, TN – Linda Diane Jones-Banks, 63, passed away August 30, 2019 . Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Wilma Jean Stewart
OAK RIDGE, TN – Wilma Jean Stewart entered into eternal rest on August 24, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center. She graduated from Oak Ridge High School Class of 1977, where she was…
Jamesena E. Easterly
(KNOXVILLE, TN) – Jamesena E. Easterly, departed this life, August 23, 2019, at her home. She was a member of Bethel AME Church. Her Children and their offsprings: Lawrence Williams Sr.; his…
Jannie Lee Hunt
Knoxville – Jannie Lee Hunt, 81, of Knoxville, departed this life on Monday, August 26, 2019 at Fort Sanders Medical Center. She attended Canaan Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by…
Economic Portrayal of Poverty in America
Dr. Donald Bruce, Ph.D. Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research will talk about the federal definition of poverty, inequality, and mobility and how federal and state programs measures poverty and the…
City of Knoxville Labor Day Schedule
CITY OPERATIONS FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND City offices and recreation centers will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, for the Labor Day holiday, but Waste Connections’ pickup of garbage and recyclables will continue…
NKBP Lunch Mob today
Lunch Mob Wednesday, AUGUST 28 at Steamboat Sandwiches Bring a friend, enjoy lunch with your NKBPA friends and hang out with the cool kids at the Steamboat Sandwiches, 2423 N Central St, Knoxville, TN37917….
Loretta Cody
Loretta Cody passed away August 25, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Michael Valentine
(CALIFORNIA) Michael Valentine, formerly of Knoxville, passed away, July, 22, 2019. He was the son of the late Walter and Velma Winton Valentine. Graveside services, 12 noon, Wednesday, August 29, 2019 at…
Jacqueline Latrice Tate
(MARYVILLE, TN) Jacqueline Latrice Tate, age 55 of Maryville, made her transition from life to eternity on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 into the arms of her savior Jesus Christ. Jackie was a…
Where to Go After the Polls Close
Primary election Watch Parties will be taking place throughout the city. Some of the candidates are sponsoring watch parties. After months of supporting a candidate, here is where they will be on…
Knoxville Democrats Should Require Commitment from Its Officers
Citizen Commentary The upcoming City of Knoxville’s mayor’s race is shaping up to be an interesting one for certain. The field of candidates is among the most diverse in recent times. These…
Black Voters Matter Tour Returns to Knoxville Today
The Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute of Tennessee team returns to Knoxville today, Monday, Aug. 25, for 2-days to share knowledge and information to interested local political activists in an…
The First Graduates of A-E Celebrated 50th Reunion
(KNOXVILLE, TN – Aug 24, 2019) The Class with Class. Members of the first graduating class of Austin East High School celebrated their 50th-year reunion this past weekend. Editor’s note: The East…
Clinton 12 Commemorative Walk, Aug. 26
The Clinton 12 Commemorative Walk, Monday, August 26, 2019 at 10 a.m. The remaining 8 living members of the Clinton 12 and other dignitaries will walk from Green McAdoo Cultural Center (the…
Aaron Charles Boyd
(ETOWAH, TN) Aaron Charles Boyd was born into this life on November 25, 1973 in Cleveland, TN and welcomed by his parents John Charles and Martha Ann Hitchcock Boyd. He made his departure into his new life…
Peggy Ann Fain
Knoxville – Peggy A. Fain, 71, passed away August 17, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional surrounded by her family. She graduated East High School, Class of 1967. Peggy worked at Appalachian Insurance…
Cothran A. Schofield
Knoxville – Cothran Amogene “Jean” Schofield – age 87, of Knoxville TN peacefully went home to be with her Lord on Friday, August 16, 2019. Jean is preceded in death by her…
Wrestling SHOWDOWN at the Jewish Center
Watch out Kane! Menace: the Blackanese Assassin is coming to your town for a wrestling showdown. Is the Arnstein Jewish Center okay? An evening with homegrown artists will be Sunday, Aug 25th,…
Leeroy McDermott
(KNOXVILLE) Leeroy McDermott was born November 26, 1950 to Charles A. and Willie Mae McDermott. He departed this life, Friday, August 16, 2019. Member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in his adult years…
Scarboro Alumni Awards Scholarships to College Bound Students
By Rose Weaver (OAK RIDGE, TN) The Scarboro Community Alumni Association (SCAA) held a reception to honor their 2019 Scholarship recipients on August 4, 2019 at Spurgeon Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church. The…
CCM Endorses Parker, Hayes, and Al-Bawi for City Council
City Council Movement Reaffirms Support for Amelia Parker, David Hayes, and Charles Al-Bawi Knoxville, TN — On Monday morning (August 19, 2019), Steve Hunley of the Knoxville Focus published a piece attacking City…