Claude Powell
Knoxville, TN – Claude Powell 71, suddenly went to be with his Lord and Savior, March 20, 2019. Born June 24, 1947 to the late Pless Dean Sterling and Joyce Maxwell.Graduate of Austin High School, class of 1964.
Therapist Offers Free Nationwide Mental Health Therapy with App
A North Carolina mental health therapist provides a 1-on-1 connection to help clients nation-wide with her new app. (Charlotte, NC) (BlackNews.com) – Alicia Tetteh, LCSW, is a social worker, clinician and the founder of Building Endurance PLLC, which…
At-the-Well Program Weekend at Princeton Accepting Applications
At-the-Well, a weekend program at Princeton University for minority 8th and 9th graders from across America (New York, NY) (BlakNews.com) – At the Well Conferences, Inc. is accepting applications for its annual Weekend Intensive of Leadership for 8th…
Corporate Sponsors Aid Knox County Graduates with Prom Expenses
Belk Department Store picks up the tab for 2019 Austin-East Senior’s prom; Discovery Channel will sponsor 200 students from 4 area high schools. (KNOXVILLE, TN) – Prom season got a lot more exciting for students at five Knox…
Knox Schools’ Student Led Morning News Crews
By Josh Flory (KNOXVILLE, TN) – It was a Tuesday morning in the media lab at Sarah Moore Greene Magnet Academy, and 5th-grader Nevaeh Bandy was the center of attention. With a call of “Three, two, one…
Gibbs Elementary Wins $20K on the Ellen Show
By Josh Flory A light-hearted faculty meeting at Gibbs Elementary School led to a starring role for teachers and administrators this week on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” During their March faculty meeting, the Gibbs staff played a version…
Yvonne Jackson
Maryville, TN – Yvonne Jackson passed away on March 20, 2019. Survivors and arrangements to be announced. Arrangements to be made by Foothills Funeral Home.
New Events Center and Office Complex in East Knoxville
A much-needed venue for hosting almost any occasion is available in East Knoxville. The Tribe of Judah Event Center at 4101 Holston Dr., next to Honey Rock Thrift Store, is hosting a Community Open House from 3-7…
Reynard Parris, Father of Knoxville Playwrite Dies
Reynard Parris is the father of Linda Parris-Bailey, Knoxville’s playwrite-in-residence and founder of the world-renowned local Carpetbag Theatre. (ROCKLEDGE, FL) – Reynard Parris was born on Nov. 25, 1925 in Bayside, NY. He was 93-years old when he…
Beloved Teacher Annice W. Scruggs Dies
Knoxville, TN – Annice Scruggs, age 94 of Knoxville, passed away March 19, 2019 at her home. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Annice was a retired teacher that taught at Cansler Elementary and Sarah Moore…
Knoxville Native Brings Message of Hope Home
(KNOXVILLE, TN) – “There’s A Fire in Your House” Symposium, 4 pm, Sunday, April 7 at Second United Methodist Church, 1524 Western Ave. co-sponsored by Lennon-Seney United Methodist Men and Women (Dandridge Ave.) Knoxville native, author, and…
One of the ‘Clinton 12’ Alfred “Frog” Williams Dies
Knoxville, TN – Alfred “Frog” Williams, 83 of Clinton, TN passed away, Thursday March 14, 2019 at the Waters of Clinton, Clinton, TN following an extended illness, born December 6, 1935 in Anniston, AL. He moved to Clinton…
James Thomas Davis
Knoxville, TN – James Thomas Davis, born on July 8, 1950, was called home to be with Jesus Christ on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. He graduated Rule High School where he excelled in sports especially basketball. After high school,…
Robert Ervin Dickey
Knoxville, TN – Robert Ervin “Bobby” Dickey was born January 14, 1951 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late James P. Dickey and Jessie Mae Dickey. He was the second child born to the union. He attended and graduated…
Local Legendary Saxophonist, Lancelot Owens Dies
Editor’s note: I offer my utmost apology to the family and fans of Mr. Lancelot ‘Lance’ Owens. Mrs. Em Turner Chitty submitted this acknowledgment to the East Tennessee Enlightener on Feb. 18th. It was not seen in the…
Campaign Kickoff for 3 Council Candidates
The 2019 City Council Movement will host a joint Campaign Kickoff for 3 of the candidates vying for City Council at large seats from 5 – 7 pm, Friday, March 29, at The Concourse at 944 Blackstock Ave….
Willie G. Jordan
Knoxville, TN – Willie G. Jordan, 65, born October 31, 1953, took flight over the Rainbow to meet his Lord, March 16, 2019 at Beverly Park Rehab.Faithful member of Peace and Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church,…
Precious Monique Bates
Knoxville, TN – Precious Monique Bates, age 26, departed this life March 13, 2019 at home. She was employed by Addus Home Health Care. Survived by children; Decauri, Verity, and Tonyah, Bates, and Olivia Rose Woodruff,…
Six Historically Black Beaches to Visit This Summer
By Angela Dennis When we think of black history often times vacation destinations are left out of the dialogue. Our past is well documented with stories of slavery, plantations, and oppressive reality yet little do we know of…
Magdalene W. Ghosten
Knoxville, TN – Magdalene W. Ghosten, July 25, 1944 – March 12, 2019. Born one of ten siblings in Knoxville, Tennessee to Mr. John Weaver and Mrs. Fannie Mae Weaver. She was educated at Green Elementary School, Vine Junior…
Nashville’s First Black-Owned Beauty Supply Store, $50K in Sales on 1st Day
(NASHVILLE, TN) This month Roots Hair & Beauty opened to much fanfare and is the first Black-owned beauty supply store in Nashville, Tennessee, according to reports. “We are proud to be the first, and hopefully we won’t be the…
Alfred Williams, One of the “Clinton 12” Dies
CLINTON, TN – (March 15, 2019) – On behalf of the Green McAdoo Cultural Organization, the City of Clinton, and the State of Tennessee, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Alfred Williams, born on…
Seven Projects Get Historic Preservation Funds
(KNOXVILLE) This week, Knoxville City Council approved the City’s proposal to allocate $595,158 in Historic Preservation Funds to seven projects focused on the renovation and restoration of historic properties within city limits. Mayor Madeline Rogero created the Historic Preservation…
HOUSE GOP MAJORITY UNDERMINES CITIZENS and P.A.R.C
State Rep. Gloria Johnson, House Dist. 13: Legislative Update (NASHVILLE, TN – March 14, 2019) The Knoxville Police Advisory and Review Committee, a community oversight board, has operated with subpoena power in our city for two decades with…
Patricia P. Ballenger Hale
Knoxville, TN – Patricia P. Ballenger Hale, age 65, departed this life on March 13, 2019 at UT Medical Center. She was a graduate of Austin East High School, Class of 1971. Patricia was employed at UT Medical Center as a Surgical…