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 Tennessee during a special naturalization ceremony…
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 on July 7th in the emerging…
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 rights attorney, April D. Preyar, has…
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 Knoxville challenges local bartenders to create…
(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 Mountain Boy Scout Council Troop 40….
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 in death by his parents Richard…
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. Left to cherish her memories are,…
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 High School Class of 1937; retired…
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. She was a member of Bethel…
(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 strong voices in the next generation…
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,…
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 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, U.S. Cellular representatives visited the Regal…
‘KAT for Kids’ means flexibility for after-school activities and convenience for families. Indya Kincannon announced her plan to make buses free for kids as part of her agenda to connect families to opportunity as Knoxville mayor. “Every parent…
Maryville, TN – Carol Jo Scarbrough Bowerman of Alcoa TN passed away Friday June 21st at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents Joe & Ethel Hodges Scarbrough of Maryville. She was a graduate of Everett High School…
Maryville, TN – Jessica A. Hicks – April 4, 1980 – June 12, 2019. Arrangements to be announced by Foothills Funeral Home.
Knoxville – 60, 20-Jun, Unity Mortuary.
Jefferson City, TN – Ronald Philip Howell, 65, entered this world on Sunday, September 20, 1953, in Middlesboro. KY, and passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2019 in Morristown, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ellen Ruth…
ALCOA, TN – Carol Jo Scarbrough Bowerman passed away Friday, June 21st at Blount Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents Joe & Ethel Hodges Scarbrough of Maryville. She was a graduate of Everett High…
Knoxville – Sharon D. “Nee Nee” Waters- McNair, was born May 24, 1961 in Knoxville, TN. The anthem of the Heavenly host became sweeter, June 17, 2019 when The King of Glory decided it was time for her…
Knoxville – Infant Keyron Chermond Moore, age 1, departed dearth peacefully, Saturday, June 19, 2019 at Children’s Hospital. He leaves to mourn his passing, mother, MaKeya Moore; father, Keyron Prentice; siblings, JaBralyn and Zendayiah…
Make your own detour from the detours and garage parking carousel. Ride a KAT – Knoxville Area Transit bus! Activities and events in downtown Knoxville will temporarily close some streets and on-street parking on Saturday, June 22. Downtown…
noxville – Evelyn Cowan Henry, age 76 her life on this earth ended, Monday, June 17, 2019 at her residence. She was a graduate of Austin High School Class of 1961. A charter member of Canaan Baptist Church of Christ. Preceded in death by parents, William…
Knoxville – Brenda O’Neal Arnold, departed this life, Sunday, June 16, 2019 at U. T. Memorial Hospital. She leaves to mourn her passing, father, Phillip Jacobs; sons, Timothy O’Neal, Reginald (Traci) Arnold, Knoxville; sisters, Sandra Jackson and Kristie O’Neal;…