Agnes Johnson
Nashville, TN – Agnes Johnson passed away peacefully Tuesday March 5, 2019 at Vanco Manor Health and Rehab in Nashville Tennessee.Born in Knoxville Tennessee to the late Grant and Gussie Johnson…
Beverly Yvonne “Belle” Nolan
Knoxville, TN – Beverly “Belle” Yvonne Nolan born January 16, 1955 went peacefully to be with the Lord at her residence, March 5, 2019.Preceded in death by mother, Callie E. Nolan; father, Arthur Nolan; siblings…
Ellen E. Johnson 1935-2018
Ellen E. Johnson
Knoxville, TN – Ellen E. Johnson-age 83, entered into eternal rest, Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at Holston Health and Rehab Center. Born October 4, 1935, to Ernest and Bertha Mae Smith Steele. Ellen graduated from Austin High School, class of 1954. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Dorothy S. Whiteside, Sandra Faye Steele; brother, Glenn Steele. Survived…
Kathy Harris Griffie
Knoxville, TN – Kathy Harris Griffie – 64, of Stone Mountain, GA, peacefully departed this life and gracefully entered the kingdom of heaven, at her daughter’s home in Knoxville, TN. Left to cherish her memories are…
Benjamin Frank Coleman
Knoxville, TN – Benjamin Frank Coleman, age 93, was born on July 12, 1925 to the late Eddie and Mattie B. Coleman of Tigall, Georgia. He entered into eternal rest on March 3, 2019 at Holston Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Steven Hendricks Sr.
Knoxville, TN – Steven Hendricks, age 41, of Knoxville, departed this life on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at UT Medical Center. “Heaven has truly gained another angel. You have your wings now…
Alfred Walker
Knoxville, TN – Alfred Walker of Solway, TN departed this life March 3, 2019 at Parkwest Medical Center. Preceded in death by parents, William Roy and Johnnie Mae Walker; daughter, Cassandra Walker…
Danny Ray Russell
Maryville, TN – Danny Ray Russell age 55, of Maryville passed away to be with the Lord on March 2, 2019. He was dearly loved and will be sadly missed. Preceded in death by brothers, Randy Leon, Clayton Gerald and Jackie Samuel….
Anna Harris Cates
Knoxville, TN – Anna Harris Cates of Knoxville departed this life March 1, 2019 at U.T. Medical Center. Survived by her sons, Anthony Cates and Ronnie (Paulester) Cates, and three grandchildren…
Van Franklin Meade
Knoxville, TN – Van Franklin Meade, born August 27, 1946 in Knoxville, TN, went to be with Jesus on February 26, 2019. He was a faithful member of Clinton Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church and a member of the Austin High School class…
Little brother Jamal and his Big brother match of 7-years, Ryan Willis through the Big Brothers Big Sisters-East TN program.
A Business Venture, Positively Knox Launched by Big Brothers Team
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EAST TENNESSEE MATCH LAUNCHES “POSITIVELY KNOX” T-SHIRT BRAND All proceeds benefit Little Brother Jamal’s college fund KNOXVILLE, TN − (January 22, 2019) — Ryan Willis and his Little Brother Jamal, who were matched in 2012 through Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee, have launched the Positively Knox brand. The…
UPDATE to Let’s Read, Knox County Promotes Reading and Dr. Seuss
UPDATE ALERT ** ALERT ** Due to a rain delay for Knox County Schools, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs will host a school-wide assembly with Superintendent Bob Thomas at 8:50 a.m. Friday, Mar. 1 at New Hopewell Elementary (727 Kimberlin Heights Rd.) to help kick off Read Across America Day in Knox County and introduce his ReadCityUSA initiative….
HISTORY AWARD NOMINATIONS SOUGHT
Nominations accepted from across East Tennessee Pictured are a few of the 2018 Award Winners The East Tennessee Historical Society (ETHS) invites nominations from across East Tennessee for Awards of Excellence in the field of history. Each year the society recognizes individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the preservation, promotion, programming, and…
Yusef Salaam,one of the Central Park 5 will speak at UT-K tonight.
Legal Lessons from a Member of the Central Park Five
One of the Central Park Five will be the featured speaker tonight Feb. 25th at 6 pm in the UT-Knoxville Student Union Ballroom 272C. Yusef Salaam will address “Visions of American Criminal Justice Reform: Lessons From the Central Park Five.” In the early 1990s, the Central Park 5 case divided the nation across racial and…
Professor Hasan Kwame Jeffries will be the subject of guest speaker Prof. Hasan Kwame Jeffries at the Fourth Annual Fleming-Morrow Distinguished Lecture in African-American History.
Lecture Explores White Supremacy, Black Nationalism, and The Civil Rights Movement
“BENDING THE ARC OF THE MORAL UNIVERSE: WHITE SUPREMACY, BLACK NATIONALISM, AND THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT” will be the subject of guest speaker Prof. Hasan Kwame Jeffries at the Fourth Annual Fleming-Morrow Distinguished Lecture in African-American History at 5:30 pm, Thursday, February 28 in the Lindsay Young Auditorium on the campus of the University of…
Rev. Phoebe A. Roaf, Bishop elect of the Episcopal Diocese of West Tennessee and 21st century trailblazer to speak in Knoxville.
Celebrating Past and Present Episcopal Trailblazers
The Rev. Phoebe A. Roaf, Bishop elect of the Episcopalian Diocese of West Tennessee, will be the guest speaker at a community-wide Celebration of the Life and Work of The Blessed Absalom Jones. The service is scheduled for 5 pm, Sunday, March 3, at the Church of the Good Samaritan, 425 N. Cedar Bluff Road,…
Nelson 'Rick' Richard Williams, Feb 3, 1952-Feb 9, 2019.
Nelson Richard ‘Rick’ Williams
(amended) KNOXVILLE – Nelson ‘Rick’ Williams left his earthly body on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on February 3, 1952, and celebrated last birthday at his home with a party on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019. Rick died as he lived, accepting or giving an excuse,…
HOMELESS GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE to NON-PROFITS
The City of Knoxville is accepting applications from non-profit agencies seeking funding for programs that work to reduce and end homelessness in Knoxville. These annually awarded grants may include funding from multiple sources, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Tennessee Housing and Development Agency (THDA), and the City of Knoxville. Grants…
Farmers Insurance agent Shannon McCullock surprised Beaumont 1st grade teacher Elizibeth McCue with a $2,500 grant.
Beaumont School Benefits $102K from Farmers Insurance Grants
By Patricia Williams The principal of Beaumont Magnet School Windy Clayton makes the most of opportunities that can provide additional resources to the students and staff she oversees. Clayton wanted a business sponsor for the school when she approached Shannon McCullock owner of the Farmers Insurance Agency at 4620 Old Broadway in North Knoxville. McCullock…
Ms. O'Connor teaching Arts and Crafts to Sam E. Hill students.
Sam E. HIll School in Lonsdale Celebrating Centennial with Alumni Luncheon
A pillar of the Lonsdale community is celebrating 100 years, the community is invited. By Josh Flory Sam E. Hill Primary School was founded in 1919, and moved into its current building in 1951. The school had served pre-K students in recent years, but last fall it welcomed a new class of kindergarteners and next year…
Andrew Gillum, Former Mayor of Tallahassee and Gubernatorial Nominee for the state of Florida will be the keynote speaker at the 2019 Black Issues Conference at UT-Knoxville.
Gulliam to Speak Today at 2019 Black Issues Conference
Presentations from the East Tennessee Community Encouraged UPDATE from DEC 21, 2018) (KNOXVILLE, TN) Presenters are needed to participate in the 14th Annual Black Issues Conference on Saturday, February 2, 2019, from 10am-4pm at the Student Union on the campus of UT-Knoxville. The 2019 theme is “Illuminating Our Power, Unveiling Our Truth.” The deadline has been…
Knoxville NAACP Installed 2019-20 Officers
Officers of the Knoxville NAACP Chapter for 2019-2020 were installed at a recent meeting. (L-R) 2nd VP Elijah Bowman, 1st VP Deborah Porter, Pres. John Butler, Secr. Cynthia Finch, Treas. Tanya Coates , and Asst. Secr. Audrey Wallace; 3rd VP Carla Brown not pictured. Photo submitted The NAACP Knoxville chapter meets monthly on the first…
The 2019 Women's March was recently held at Chilhowee Park. Participants entered at an undesignated entrance at the park and walked through the tunnel to the Midway area after going though intense security measures. Plastic screens inhibited the potential interests from passersby on highly traveled Magnolia and MLK Avenues in East Knoxville.
A Participants View of The Women’s March
CITIZENS SPEAK By Em Turner Chitty Well, I went to Knoxville’s Women’s March today in miserable wet weather. Saw some dear friends and activists there and heard a couple of speakers before the weather turned too awful to withstand (discovering that one hiking boot was apparently completely porous did not help). A couple of comments:…
Ida Mae Ragland: 1947 - 2019
Ida Mae Ragland
Knoxville, TN – Ida Mae Ragland, born January 31, 1947, passed away at Tennova Medical Center, January 19, 2019. Preceded in death by parents Mildred and Eddie Ragland Sr.; daughter Felicia Ragland; brothers, Hubert Bowerman, Eddie Ragland, Thomas Curry; nephew, Kevin Wimbley; niece, Darlene Ragland; sisters-in-law, Nancy Bowerman and Roberta Ragland. Survivors, daughters, Yolanda (Stephen)…
Rev. Harold Bernard Swinger: 1941 - 2019
Rev. Harold Bernard Swinger
KNOXVILLE – Reverend Harold Bernard Swinger departed this life Friday, January 18, 2019 after an extended illness. He was born August 04, 1941 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Eugene J. Swinger, Sr. and the late Bennie Mae Swinger. He was the second oldest of five children born to that union. He graduated from David…