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….
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
RIP Madea, Local Theatres Offer Ethnic Plays at Affordable Rates
For your evenings out, consider plays, lectures, symposiums, and events at the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus and venues in your back-yard. For years students in the drama and theatre classes at…
Infant Stacy Lamar Carmichael
Knoxville, TN – Infant Stacy Lamar Carmichael III – departed this life, March 10, 2019 at home. Preceded in death by grandfather, Joseph Davis. Survivors, mother, Delishia Brown; father, Stacy Carmichael II…
South-Doyle Middle Athletic Fields to be Upgraded this Summer
Knox County will move forward to proposed improvements to South Doyle Middle School’s athletic fields KNOXVILLE, Tenn.—Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs solidified Knox County’s commitment to renovate and improve the athletic…
Wilma Faye Curtis
Knoxville, TN – Wilma Faye Curtis, 72, of Knoxville, departed her life peacefully on March 10, 2019 at home.She is preceded in death by her sister: Joyce D. Petty Calloway; daughter: Vanessa Flemming; grandson, Lonnie…
A Bad Day for Democracy in TN State House
State Rep. Gloria Johnson Was Denied Her Right to Speak on House Bill 77 – Abortion Tennessee Constitution Article II section 27: “Any member of either House of the General Assembly shall have…
Johnetta D. Whitmire
Knoxville, TN – Johnetta Whitmire, age 69, of Knoxville, passed away to her eternal home on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at her home. She was a secretary at the University of Tennessee Police Department.
Sherrie D. Rucker
Knoxville, TN – Sherrie D. Rucker was born on November 20, 1964, to the late Marvin Sr. and Jeanette Rucker. She was a graduate of Rule High School, Class of 1983. She…
Cornelia Fisher
Knoxville, TN – Cornelia Fisher, a long-time resident of Knoxville, was welcomed into the arms of our Savior Jesus Christ on January 31, 2019. Ms. Fisher was born in Huntsville, Alabama on…
Donna Jean Griffin
Knoxville, TN – Donna Jean Wilson Griffin, affectionately known as “Pie” was called home by God on Monday, January 21, 2019. She was born in Kentucky but was a resident of Knoxville….
Eric T. Penson, Sr.
Knoxville, TN – Minister Eric Tyrone Penson Sr., age 51, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 11, 2019. He was a lifelong resident of Knoxville, originally from Los…
Beulah Lee Mitchell
Knoxville, TN – Beulah Mitchell was born on October 22, 1938, to Ophelia C. Sarden in Lake Providence, Louisiana. At the age of 80, she departed this life on Saturday, January 12,…
Carolyn Goss-Jones
Knoxville, TN – Carolyn Goss-Jones, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at Holston Health & Rehabilitation Center. A native of Knoxville, Carolyn graduated from Austin High, Class of…
Travis Henry Wooley, Jr.
Knoxville, TN – Travis Henry Wooley Jr passed from this life and into the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 14, 2019 at the age of 84. Travis…
Cynthia Eunetta Dunnigan
Oak Ridge, TN – Cynthia Eunetta Dunnigan, age 47, passed away peacefully March 7, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born July 11, 1971 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Walter T. Dunnigan and Jacqueline Brown.