New York, NY – Estella Middlebrook Powell, passed away March 25, 2021 in New York, NY. The second of two children, born to Mary Frances Middlebrook Jeffries and Willie T. Waters, September…
Georgia’s New Voting laws: A litmus test for other majority red State houses
‘This is the first litmus test’: Andrea Young of the ACLU of Georgia on corporations and voting rights. The civil rights group’s executive director talks to The 19th about holding corporations accountable…
Criminalizing the Mountain South: Persistent Inequalities roundtable
Haines Morris Endowment Roundtable is a free virtual event that is open to the public, Wednesday, April 14, 5:30-7:30 pm. Registration required using the link provided below. The Black Lives Matter uprising…
Jeffery Sterling Curry Meek
KNOXVILLE, TN – Jeffery Sterling Curry Meek, departed this life, March 6, 2021. Preceded in death by parents, Equalla and Joseph Rucker; father, Sterling Meek; brother, James Curry and grandmother, Maude Casey….
Harold Franklin Chandler (age 84)
KNOXVILLE, TN – Harold Franklin Chandler, 84 departed this life peacefully at 4:03 p.m., April 8, 2021 at Island Home Park Health and Rehabilitation Center, Knoxville; staff and family members were at…
Darrell Lee Coker
CLINTON, TN – Darrell Lee Coker of Clinton, TN departed this life Sunday April 11, 2021 at home due to health complications. Darrell was a decorated U.S. Army veteran. He was formerly…
WMC Maryville Huddle April Updates
Women’s March Coalition Maryville Huddle By Ruth Holloway Maryville, Tenn. April 11, 2021 This week’s action pertains to the TN General Assembly rather than national/federal bills. An apparently innocuous bill sponsored…
Knoxville Opera performs free today, virtual and in-person
Reserve your free ticket to the concert at 7-8 pm today at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Knoxville, TN. Limited, free in-person seating reservations available on Eventbrite. The concert will also Livestream and archival…
Randy Boyd, City and County Mayors building 10 Dog Parks, while planning baseball park
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (September 14, 2020) — The Knox County Parks and Recreation Department plans to build 10 new dog parks within the next couple of years thanks to a grant program initiated…
Barbara Davis Wash
Knoxville – Barbara Davis Wash left her earthly home to be with the Lord, April 2, 2021. She was a 1951 graduate of Austin High School, Knoxville TN and a 1955 graduate…
Boys & Girls Club Black History Month Art Contest winners
UScellular has announced its winners of the Boys & Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley Annual Black History Month Art Contest KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (April 1, 2021) – UScellular announced the three…
Cherokee Health offers COVID Vaccination clinics across East Tennessee
Cherokee Health Systems is receiving limited quantities of the COVID-19 vaccines. Community events and vaccination clinics are planned to give vaccinations in accordance with the State of Tennessee vaccine categories. The…
Deborah Bernadette Gwathney (age 68)
Knoxville, TN – DEBORAH BERNADETTE GWATHNEY, 68, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Saturday, April 3, 2021. Her husband of 43 years, Reverend Alvin W. Gwathney…
Carolyn Lee Beard Truesdale
Carolyn Lee Beard Truesdale passed away at home in Knoxville, Tennessee, on April 2, 2021. Carolyn was a retiree of the Knox County Schools system where she employed for over thirty years;…
Mae Lee Thompkins-Tally (age 92)
KNOXVILLE, TN – Mae Lee Thompkins-Tally departed this life, March 31, 2021 at Island Home Park Health and Rehabilitation Knoxville, TN. She was born February 20, 1929 to the late Mr. Elijah…
Smokies Stadium State Support in Doubt
OP-ED By Erik Wiatr Wednesday, April 7, 2021 I respectfully encourage anyone who is an opponent of prioritizing taxpayer money for a baseball stadium to benefit private entities – including the Smokies and Gem…
James Hoyt Porter, Jr., age 45
James Hoyt Porter, Jr. 45 years young of Alcoa went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 21st of 2021 in the local hospital. He was raised in St. Paul Methodist Church in…
Eric Cutwright, 37 years old
Knoxville, Tenn. – Eric Cutwright, age 37, of Knoxville Tn, passed unexpectedly, March 30, 2021. Preceded in death by grandparents, Willie Mae and Nebuchadnezzer Cutwright; and Vera and JB Smith; stepfather, John…
Tommy Bennett
Knoxville – Tommy Bennett, passed away, March 28, 2021. He was a graduate of Austin East High School, class of 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother Qiana Bennett. Survivors…
Jessie M. Porter Hardaway (age 86)
OAK RIDGE, TN – Ms. Jessie M. Porter Hardaway, age 86, a resident of Oak Ridge, TN for 54 years, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Methodist Medical Center,…
Willie Harris, age 48
Saturday, April 3, 2021, a graveside service will take place at 2:00 p.m. at Bethel M.B. Church Cemetery in Hamilton, MS. Professional services provided by Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 and assisted by Belle…
Elnora Sutton, age 83
KNOXVILLE, TENN. – Elnora Sutton entered peaceful rest on Sunday, March 28, 2021. She was the only daughter born to Norman Sutton, Sr. and Lillian Sutton. She entered this life on March 12,…
Highlander Center Annual Report 2019-2020 and what you helped to make possible
Highlander Center Annual Report for the years 2018-2020. Your support through these trying times has helped to make it all possible and is much appreciated. New Market, Tenn. (April 3, 2021) –…
Easter Bunny visits KCDC Western Heights’ residents with fun and prizes
KNOXVILLE, TN (March 26, 2021) – Residents of the Western Heights Knoxville Community Development Corporation (KCDC) community were treated to an Easter egg hunt, food, fun, prizes, and a visit from the…
Knox School’s Virtual or In-person learning option must be made by April 23rd
Knox County Schools will continue to offer two learning options for the 2021-22 academic year for students in Grades 1-12. Students can utilize in-person on-campus learning with additional safety measures to prevent…