The Temporary Use of Outdoor Seating for Restaurant Dining permit is a way to support local restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. This temporary permit will give local restaurants a chance to increase…
View the June 9 State House Dist 15 debate
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Who will Represent Dist. 15 in the TN House
Who will you send to the Tennessee House of Representatives for District 15? (Atty. Troy Jones is also on the ballot as an independent. (The Enlightener…
Gov. Lee, to meet on Forrest bust removal from Capitol
Nashville, TN (July 7, 2020) – Gov. Lee is convening a meeting of the State Capitol Commission on Thurs, July 9th to discuss removal of the bust. The commission’s decision will then be…
The Vagrant Society
Citizen’s Voice By Taru Taylor The American Negro is a prisoner of war. Of the race war started by Portuguese and Spanish conquistadors, and furthered by English, Dutch, and French pirates. We…
East Knoxville Safely Moves Forward
By Patricia Williams KNOXVILLE, TN (June 2020) – East Knoxville buzzed with activities last Saturday, June 27th – all while following mandated coronavirus safety and social distancing protocols. Events held in a…
Highlander Center Summer Youth Program Accepting Applicants
Every year, Highlander’s Seeds of Fire youth organizing program has hosted an in-person week-long gathering, bringing together youth living and organizing across the US South to skill-build, and develop deep relationships across regions. This…
Ebony Brown (age 36)
Ebony Brown passed away July 04, 2020. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Willie Tyrone Booker (age 69)
Willie Tyrone Booker passed away July 03, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Raquell L Smith (age 52)
Raquell L. Smith passed away July 1, 2020. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Kevin Myers (age 61)
Kelvin Myers passed away July 1, 2020 at UT Medical Center. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Election Commission Seeks Poll Officials for August Election
Secretary Hargett announces a new statewide campaign to recruit poll officials for the August 6 State and Federal Primary and County General Election. Tennesseans can apply now to join the campaign –…
Anthony Garcia Widener (age 59)
Anthony Garcia Widener 59, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Preceded in death by parents Roy B. And Fay D. Henderson and sister Alyce L….
Knoxville City, County offices closed Friday, July 3rd.
CITY OFFICES CLOSED FRIDAY, JULY 3 FOR JULY 4 HOLIDAY City of Knoxville offices will be closed Friday, July 3, 2020, for the July 4th holiday. Be advised of the following holiday-related…
KNOX SCHOOLS IMPORTANT DEADLINES: Apply for P-EBT Meal Benefits; Virtual School Survey
Based on the COVID-19 information available today, Knox County School families who might want to take advantage of a virtual school option in the coming school year (if schools reopen in the…
KCS Coaches, Principals Speak Out On Racial Justice
By Joshua Flory KNOXVILLE, TN (June 30, 2020) – Taking over a football program is always a challenge, but two head coaches who stepped into the spotlight this year are managing…
Dante Jacobi Lewis (age 32)
Dante Jacobi Lewis, age 32 was born August 30, 1987 and passed from Earth to Eternity on June 22, 2020. Dante was born in Washington D.C., lived in Savannah, Georgia, but grew…
Ronald G Arnold March 20, 1953 ~ June 29, 2020 (age 67)
Ronald G Arnold passed away June 29, 2020 at Tennova Healthcare. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Clarence William Darden (age 68)
KNOXVILLE, TN – Clarence William “Itsy” Darden was born April 12, 1952, to the late Arthur Darden and Josephine Roper Thompson, departed this life Monday, June 29, 2020 at home surrounded by…
Kevin Dwight Dailey (age 52)
KNOXVILLE, TN – Kevin Dwight Dailey, Sr., “Day Way,” was born a twin, on August 31, 1967 to Helen Marie Dailey and Charles Rodgers in Knoxville, Tennessee. Kevin took his heavenly flight…
Ida Louella Stanford (age 72)
(Knoxville, TN) – Ida Louella Stanford, age 72, departed this life on June 25, 2020 at her home. She was born in Oak Ridge, TN, the daughter of Mary Katherine Brown Stanford and…
We Charge Genocide: a 1951 Plea to the United Nations
CITIZEN’S VOICE “We Charge Genocide” is a historic petition for relief from the United States Government’s Crime of Genocide against Negro People. It was presented in 1951 to the United Nations, Secretary-General Trygve…
Julius Tyrone Wells 1957 – 2020
Temple, TX – Julius Tyrone Wells, formerly of Knoxville, TN departed this life at his home in Temple, TX, June 14, 2020. Born June 22, 1957, graduate of Austin East High School,…
Jermar Renell Munson
Jermar Renell Munson formerly of Detroit, MI who at an early age moved to Knoxville, TN. Proceed in death, grandparents Charles (Billy) and Melzetta Greene, mother Kimberly Greene, uncle Gregory Greene. He…
Alberta Julia Morrison 1951 – 2020
Alberta Julia Morrison, born the 12th child of 14 children, September 21, 1951, to the proud parents of John and Willie Mae Morrison. She was a graduate of Rule High School. Preceded…