‘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…
Carol Jo Scarbrough Bowerman
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…
Jessica A. Hicks
Maryville, TN – Jessica A. Hicks – April 4, 1980 – June 12, 2019. Arrangements to be announced by Foothills Funeral Home.
Timothy Jones
Knoxville – 60, 20-Jun, Unity Mortuary.
Ronald Philip Howell
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…
Carol Jo Scarbrough Bowerman April 20, 1941 – June 21, 2019
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…
Sharon D. “Nee Nee” Waters McNair
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…
Keyron Chermond Moore
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…
Downtown Detours and Weekend Events
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…
Evelyn Cowan Henry
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…
Brenda O’Neal Arnold
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;…
Delores Eugenia “Dee Dee” Higley
Knoxville – Delores Eugenia “Dee Dee” Higley was called home to receive her wings, Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 10:45 a.m. Surrounded by family and showered with love as she made her long journey to her eternal resting place. Born in Knoxville,…
Angela Yvonne McKenzie Brodie
Knoxville – Angela Yvonne McKenzie Brodie, 54, of Knoxville, departed this life on Friday, June 14, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jeffrey Brodie; father, Wilford Billingsley; mother, Barbara Jean McKenzie; grandmother, Cassie McGee;…
Zacharia “Ocho” Nahimana
Knoxville – Zacharia “Ocho” Nahimana was born on July 19, 1998 in Tanzania, Africa to Alex Barinzigo and Penina Hakizimana. They came to America in February 2008. Zacharia attended Stone Mountain Middle School and Austin East High School. He…
Meeting Today for Inner-City Residents Concerns to Candidates
Inner-city Organizers providing a platform for residents’ to share their concerns through the Community Voices Survey, and methods of resolve at planned Community Concerns gatherings. A diverse group of local inner-city organizers…
Walk with Kincannon to support LGBTQ+ community members
(KNOXVILLE, TN) Recent events in Knox County have made it abundantly clear how important it is that we proudly stand in support of the LGBTQ+ community. I invite you to walk with…
Miller J. Dowdell
Knoxville, TN – Miller J. Dowdell- departed this life, June 10, 2019 at U. T. Memorial Hospital. He was the one of the lead singers of the M.J. Dowdell Gospel Singers. Preceded in death by parents, Walter and Hannah Dowell; sisters, Rev. Maudene Hicks,…
Acclaimed Ugandan Orphans Troupe Will Perform in Knoxville
(KNOXVILLE, TN) This dynamic Watoto Children’s Choir has performed for presidents and royalty in the White House, Buckingham Palace, the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant in the UK, the United Nations, and is…
Get Social this Father’s Day
CHURCH WITH DAD Danish and Doughnuts for Dads 9:15 am, Mount Zion Baptist Church – Knoxville. Father’s Day Service, 9 and 10:45 am, Life Church Knoxville · Knoxville. Father’s Day Service, 9…
City Mayor Supports Equality and LGBTQ, Opposes Former County Detective and Pastor Fritts
STATEMENT FROM MAYOR MADELINE ROGERO ON LGBTQ+ EQUALITY (KNOXVILLE) As Mayor of Knoxville, I am outraged at the statements by Knox County Sheriff’s Detective Grayson Fritts. To clarify, the Detective is not…
William Clifford Wilson Sr
Knoxville – William Clifford Wilson Sr., age 67, departed this life peacefully, Thursday June 6, 2019 at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. Born April 8, 1952 to the late Jessie “Joe” and Annie Ruth Wilson. He was a 1970 graduate of Rule…
Samuel Jackson
Louisville – Samuel “Sam” L. Jackson, age 70 of Louisville, passed away, June 6, 2019 at Park West Hospital. Born to Robert and Ruby Jackson December 20, 1948. Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Ruby Jackson, sister, Mary Upton and nephews,
Dial “Chester” Davis June 13, 2019
Dial “Chester” Davis age 86, departed this life June 13, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He leaves to cherish his memory, son Rev. C. Tyrone (Anne) Steen, daughter Renee’ Manuel…
Ruth Naomi Howard Joseph
Maryville, TN – Ruth Naomi Howard Joseph departed this life on June 8, 2019. Born on March 31, 1935 in Greenback, TN to Leo and Dana Howard, Ruth grew up in Alcoa where she attended Charles M. Hall High School. She went to college at Tuskegee University,
Commissioners Gill, Nystrom,and Anders Voted to Fund Indigent Care
In a 6-3 vote, Knox County Commissioner Evelyn Gill was in the minority of commissioners who voted to continue funding indigent health care in the 2020 Knox County budget. By Evelyn Gill, Knox County…