(Knoxville, TN) Gus F. Termon, Jr, age 75, departed this life, November 21, 2018 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents Gus and Hazel Termon, and 6 siblings: Willie A., Shirley,…
Infant, Taniya Mattress
(Knoxville, TN) Infant baby, Taniya Mattress passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 25, 2018 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by a brother, Tawaud Mattress,…
Cecilia P. Carter
(Knoxville, TN) Cecilia P. Carter, age 65, of Knoxville, departed this life on November 24, 2018 at UT Medical Center. She is preceded in death by parents James Sr. and Martha Lee Mack;…
Thelma McMillan
(Knoxville, TN) Thelma F. McMillan, 69, of Knoxville, departed this life Friday, November 23, 2018 at her residence. Arrangements will be announced later with integrity by UNITY MORTUARY.
Charles J. S. Brabson, Sr.
(Knoxville, TN) Charles J. S. Brabson, Sr. departed this life on November 24, 2018 at NHC St. Mary’s. He was born August 28, 1933 to Thomas and Elizabeth Petty Brabson. Charles worked at…
WANTED: Accounts of African-Americans and Blacks in Appalachia
(KINGSPORT, TN) An ongoing effort has been launched to document and record, in perpetuity, the accounting of Blacks and African Americans as far back as you have documents, photographs and oral accountings from or…
In Memory of Alan Emanual Johnson
Acts of Kindness Creates Hearts from Hurt Dec. 10th marks the 3rd annual celebration of the life of Alan Johnson who was only 19-years old when he became a victim of a senseless…
Edward Flemmings
Maryville, TN – Edward Flemmings, age 74, departed this life on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center after a short battle with pneumonia and dementia. He was a Viet…
In Memory of Dennis Eugene Foster aka Ronnie Love
Eulogy of DENNIS EUGENE FOSTER aka Ronnie Love; was born November 13, 1950, to Heloise Hampton and Oscar Foster, Jr. in Bessemer AL., and transitioned peacefully on March 22, 2018, at his home…
Tennessee Theatre Celebrates 90-years over 90 Days
Throughout its “90 Days for 90 Years” anniversary celebration, the Tennessee Theatre is encouraging donations to ensure the continued preservation of the Official State Theatre of Tennessee and to also offer free…
October Sports a New Fall Color – Pink
By Patricia Williams Move over Mother Nature, a new hue has been added to the fall color palette. Pink is being prominently displayed amongst the fall colors that blanket East Tennessee. During…
Scenes from Austin-East 50th Anniversary, 2018 Mardi Gras Homecoming Parade
The 2018 A-E 50th Anniversary and Homecoming parade were Friday, Sept. 28th.
Austin-East Celebrates 50 Years at Homecoming
Updated 9/28) (KNOXVILLE, TN) The 2018 Austin-East High School Homecoming this Friday, Sept. 28, is also school’s 50th Anniversary. Austin-East is the product of two racially segregated schools. Austin High School was where black…
Spring Hill STEM Teacher Earns Awards
Spring Hill (K-5) STEM educator Amanda Mims-Callahan recognized as Teacher of the Month by Oak Ridge Institute of Science and Technology, ORISE.
Jewish New Year Celebrated at Holston River Park
By Patricia Williams On a recent Sunday night, the sounding of ram’s horns reverberated through the Holston Hills and Rivershore Estates area. It hailed from the Shomair Yisrael Synagogue. The new neighbors…
Local City Council Movement Builds Regional Team Support
By Patricia Williams This impressive tour bus arrived at Clinton Chapel Church in Mechanicsville on Tuesday morning, Sept. 11, 2018. The bus carried team members of Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute. The BVM…
Scenes from 2018 Lonsdale Homecoming
The 32nd Annual Lonsdale Homecoming was carried out without a hitch despite being relocated from the grounds of Sam E. Hill School at the intersection of Sherman and Minnesota Avenues to Lonsdale…
Morristown, Jefferson County Alumni 2018 Reunion of the Ages
The Reunion of the Ages was recently in Pigeon Forge for students who attended Morristown College, West High School (‘59-‘66), Nelson Merry (Jefferson City), and Miller Boyd Schools for blacks that were closed years ago, but not forgotten by its students.
UT Students Return Enmass to Knox Village
They’re baaack. The fresh-faced, optimistic, energetic young people have infiltrated the campus of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Some are adults and returning students while others are away from home for the first time. Make…
Sign Aretha Franklin’s Knoxville Guest Book
(KNOXVILLE, TN) The Queen of Soul, the beloved Aretha Franklin, died at her home in Detroit on Aug. 16th after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. In Detroit, four days of events will honor…
New KPD Deputy Chief is Homegrown
By Patricia Williams One of Knoxville’s own, Capt. Ronald Green was promoted to Deputy Chief of the Knoxville Police Dept. by City Mayor Madeline Rogero, and newly appointed KPD Chief Eve Thomas….
Voter Turn-Out Can Bring Turn-About
By Theotis Robinson The August general and primary elections have now concluded with plenty of winners and losers to go around. The sad fact is that, as usual, turnout in our community was nowhere…
Historic Win on Blount County Commission
Women are winning in political contests nation-wide, and Blount County is no exception. Congratulations are in order for Jackie Hill, who won a historic victory in the August 2nd election. Hill is…
Senior Citizens Earned Bachelor’s Degrees
Eldrea Ann Taylor completed a journey that began over 30 years ago. At 63-years old, she has earned her Bachelor’s in Organizational Management from Nyack College in New York in May. She attended class on the Washington, D.C. campus. She also obtained her Procurement and Public Contracting Certification from the University of the District of Columbia this year.
New Top Cops for Knoxville, Knox County and the State
By Patricia Williams Knoxville and the State of Tennessee have new top cops. Knoxville Police Chief David Rausch has been appointed as the new Director of Tennessee Bureau of Investigations…