‘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 I know juggles transportation logistics, and for parents who work hourly jobs, who don’t have access to…
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 School and retired from Delta Airlines. She is survived by her husband of 40 years Allen Bowerman…
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 to be with the Lord. Sharon was a graduate of Rule High school class of 1980 and…
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 guests and event attendees should consider optional travel routes and parking destinations. To bypass all of the…
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;…
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,…
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;…
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…
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 is taking the pulse of those who live in the Heart of Knoxville. Their “stethoscope” is a survey that asks inner-city residents what…
(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 me in the Knox Pride Parade on Saturday. Join me as we work towards a Knoxville that is inclusive, equitable, with love for…
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,…
(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 featured on Chris Tomlin’s album, “Hello, Love.” The choir of 17 orphans from Uganda will continue its six-month U.S. tour in the Knoxville area on…
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 and 10:45am, Life Church Knoxville, 1015 Cedar Ln. Worship and a gift for all men. lifechurchknoxville.com/welcome . MEAL DEALS WITH DAD Chef Mo’s Cafe,…
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 a City of Knoxville employee but an employee of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. However, Fritts’ statements raise concerns locally and nationally about…
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…
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 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 (Rev. Billy) Bates. A host of grand and great-grandchildren. Homegoing service Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Foothills Funeral Home. Family visitation is from…
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,
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 Commissioner As your Knox County Commissioner, I endeavor to represent all of our citizens and to advocate for the best interests of our…