The All Healers Mental Health Alliance and the Institute of the Black World 21st Century Black Family Summit Presented the National Conference on Culturally Competent Disaster Response on June 28-29, 2019 at…
Mildred A. Constant-Taylor
Mildred Alice V. Constant-Taylor, age 83, was born in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late George Elvert and Eva Lois Peters-Constant. She passed away July 7, 2019. She was preceded in death by her…
Jessie L. Harper
Knoxville – Jessie Lou Bell Harper passed away peacefully July 9, 2019. She was born September 12, 1941 in Opelika, Alabama to Charlie and Georgia Butler Bell. She was the proud wife…
NKBPA SPOTLIGHTS AREA NONPROFITS
NKBPA Nonprofit July at Whittle Springs Middle School We’re switching it up for the month of July. We want to spotlight our nonprofit members this month. We will have a series of…
Lonsdale School Opens with New Playground
By Josh Flory Nevaeh Phelan is usually dizzy when she steps off of the “spinner”, a new piece of playground equipment at Lonsdale Elementary. But the 5th-grader said she likes the apparatus…
Knox County Schools 2019-20 Calendar
JULY July 29 (Monday) First Day for Teachers – In-service (Building) July 30 (Tuesday) In-service Day (PreK – 12 System-wide) July 31 (Wednesday) Administrative Day (Teacher Work Day) AUGUST August 1 (Thursday) Administrative Day (Teacher Work…
Annie Jean Lockhart Smith 1958-2019
kNOXVILLE, TN, Lonsdale – Mrs. Annie “Ann” Jean Lockhart Smith, age 60, passed away on the early morning of July 4, 2019 at her home. She is now at home with her…
Kincannon Camp Reports Financial Boost
(KNOXVILLE, TN – July 10, 2019) The Kincannon for Mayor campaign enjoyed its most successful fundraising quarter to date. Today’s financial disclosure report shows more than $72,000 was raised, more than double…
Zimmerman Brings Comic Relief to Knoxville
Join the Knox County Democratic Party for a night of great music and humor with Roy Zimmerman! ROY ZIMMERMAN: RiZe Up! Sat., July 20, Flying Anvil Theatre, 1300 Rocky Hill Road, Knoxville. Doors open…
Leroy Martin, Sr.
KNOXVILLE – Leroy Martin, Sr., son of Annie Bell and Robert Shepard was born, April 7, 1941. He peacefully slept away, July 1, 2019 at Fort Sanders Hospital. He was formerly a…
Soulfood Eatery Opening in 3 Walmart Stores in Pittsburg, PA
A Black-owned farm-to-table restaurant based in New Jersey named Cornbread will be opening their newest locations inside 3 Walmart stores in Pittsburgh, PA this year. With the expansion, Cornbread hopes to serve…
Naturalization Ceremony Added 129 New Local Citizens
USCIS celebrates Independence Day by welcoming nearly 7,500 new citizens (KNOXVILLE, TN) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) presented 129 citizenship candidates to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of…
KEEP BROWS ENVIOUS AND WATERPROOF THIS SUMMER
Krystal Smith, MAC Cosmetics Expert, Opens Luxe Beauty Brow and Spa; Grand Opening July 7th (Baldwin, NY – BlackNews.com) A new Black-owned business called Luxe Beauty Brow and Spa is set to open…
Playing New Board Game Could Keep Teens Out of Prison
Criminal Defense Attorney and entrepreneur develops game played 35 minutes can save teens from serving 3 to 5 years in jail. Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Chicago native, 19-year veteran criminal defense and civil…
AREA FARMER’S MARKETS
Join us for Tomato Jam 2019! Tickets are on sale now for our 3rd annual Tomato Jam: a drinks competition featuring Knoxville’s best bartenders and East Tennessee’s finest tomatoes! This fundraiser for Nourish…
Scout’s Eagle Project Honors Grandmother’s Life
(KNOXVILLE, TN) Scouting is a family tradition in the Berry family. Mike Berry is dedicated to scouting, and so is his son Max Keomalu Berry who is a member of Smoky…
Larry Russell Chaney
Nashville – Larry Russell Chaney passed away July 1, 2019 at the age of 71. A Knoxville native, he had been a resident of Nashville, TN for 23 years. He was preceded…
Barbara Blair Ray
Knoxville – Barbara Blair Ray, age 85, made her journey to Heaven, June 26, 2019. Preceded in death by parents William and Annie Blair; husband Larry Leonard Ray, and son Donald McClendon….
James M. Wright
Knoxville – James M. Wright “Jim Puney” passed away, June 27, 2019 at Tennova North Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Jim was born June 20, 1923. He is a graduate of Austin…
Hollene B. Kline
Knoxville – Mrs. Hollene B. Kline passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 at Tennova North Hospital. She was born in Chicago, IL to the late Hollis E. and Willie M. Brown….
Council Candidate Gets National Endorsements
(KNOXVILLE, TN – June 24, 2019) Amelia Parker candidate for City Council At-Large-Seat C, is proud to receive the endorsement of Run for Something (RFS), the groundbreaking organization that recruits and supports…
John H. Sharp
Knoxville – John H. Sharp- formerly of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at his home, June 16, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Celebration of Life Services will be held, 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019 at God’s Grace Community Church,…
Bertha Mae Keys
Knoxville – Bertha Mae Keys, departed this life, June 18, 2019 at Fort Sanders Hospital. Survivors, husband, Kenneth Keys; sons, Cecil, Shawn and Jamar; grandson, Azy’Rion; brothers-in-law, Doug, Sammie and Buddie Keys; sister-in-law, Freddie Sensabaugh,…
U.S. Cellular Engineers: STEM Makes Texting Possible
U.S. CELLULAR ENGINEERS BRINGS STEM TO KIDS AT LOCAL BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS KNOXVILLE, TN (June 19, 2019) – To help inspire interest and understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) careers,…