With less than eight months left in her second and final term, Mayor Rogero will present her final annual State of the City Address and proposed 2019-20 budget to City Council members…

(BLOUNT COUNTY, TN) The first regular meeting of the newly elected Executive Committee will be April 11, 2019 starting at 6:30 PM at the Martin Luther King Jr. Center in Alcoa, TN….

By David Hunter Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a very young woman, by the standards of today, who pulled off a remarkable feat by unseating a veteran Congress member in her New York district….

By Georgiana Vines Jacquelyn Brown’s childhood was spent living in racial prejudice in Alabama. She brought to Knoxville a dedication to racial justice when she came to work for the Knoxville News…

  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…

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…

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…

Comforts of Community,  Food Like a Letter from Home.     CORRECTION: Opens at noon. By Patricia Williams (KNOXVILLE) – I don’t know much about March Madness. I think it’s the wind-up…

Flood damage assessment and cleanup continues throughout the region. Property owners in Knoxville and Knox County are encouraged to contact 3-1-1 (or 865-215-4311) to report significant flood damage to their personal or…

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…

By Constance Powell (REVISED1/28) National health trends emphasize the need for improved healthy living habits through diet and exercise. Medical professionals encourage activity and consuming more fresh fruits and vegetables. However, many communities…

Knox County Trustee Ed Shouse and Commissioner Evelyn Gill are encouraging eligible property owners to apply for the Tax Relief and Tax Freeze Programs. Come to Burlington Library on  Tuesday, January 29,…

              By Constance Powell In keeping with the spirit of the season of giving, many turn their thoughts to ways to express their love and concern for others….

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(KNOXVILLE, TN)  Violins that were played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust will again sound in Knoxville under the accompaniment of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. These life-changing performances are set for January 23…

An additional $5,500 has been added by the City of Knoxville increasing the reward to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who attacked Knoxville Police Department Officer…

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…