By David Hayes, Former Candidate for at large City Council seat KNOXVILLE, TN (Nov. 7, 2019) – Thank you to everyone who showed up for this campaign. Thank you for the long…
Midway Movie Review
Now showing in area Regal Cinemas By Jered Croom History is difficult to capture in a movie. Viewing in 4DX technology helps. It activates all of your senses throughout the film. There…
Knoxville Ice Bears Hosting Skating Rink Events at the Change Center
The Knoxville Ice Bears will be sharing their skating skills without ice for Skate & Shoot Night on the roller skating rink at the Change Center at 203 Harriet Tubman Street in…
Reducing Uncertainty in Trade with Mexico and Canada
By Miriam Sapiro, Guest columnist OP-ED (Nov., 2019) American businesses face enormous challenges right now. The ebb and flow of the trade war with China is roiling supply chains. A simmering tariff…
City Administrators to Celebrate LED Streetlight Upgrade
KNOXVILLE (Nov. 11, 2019) Mayor Rogero will mark the completion of the City’s $15.8 million streetlight retrofit project with an illumination ceremony at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, at Emory Place in…
A SOLDIER’S SALUTE TO SERVING AND TO THOSE WHO SERVED
By Darvin Williams Over 27 years ago, I️ left my hometown in Tennessee to embark upon one of the greatest journeys in what has been a lifetime of great journeys. I️ joined…
Tequila Johnson to lead talk on black, brown voter suppression
KNOXVILLE, TN (Nov. 10, 2019) – Tequila Johnson is an award-winning community organizer and strategist whose work focuses on creating equality and increasing civic engagement among Black Americans and communities of color….
LWV Delays Possible Voter Registration Restrictions
New Civil and Criminal Penalties for Registering Voters Blocked until 2021 Trial. NASHVILLE, TN (Nov. 8, 2019) —Following a decision from a federal judge Thursday, organizations working to register voters in Tennessee…
Mary Nell Lee
Mary Nell Lee passed away November 7, 2019 at UT Medical Center. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com.
Avery Scott Moore
KNOXVILLE – Avery Scott Moore, born October 12, 1959 was received peacefully by his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 2, 2019. Preceded in death, his mother Barbara Moore; father Calvin Goins;…
Expired posts are NOT deleted
The East Tennessee Enlightener page never deletes a post. When no longer relevant, 10 days or so, we transfer posts to the Knox, Blount, or Anderson County archive that is pictured at…
Leroy B. Buchanan
MARYVILLE, TN – Leroy B. Buchanan was born on March 18, 1949 and transitioned from this life on November 5, 2019. Leroy was preceded into eternity by mother Candice Scott, father Claude…
Willie E. Conner
Knoxville – Willie E. Conner passed away November 5, 2019 surrounded by his family; born to Tolbert and Fannie Lee Conner, April 7, 1939 in Aliceville. Alabama. Educated at Summerville High School…
Mahlon Tyrone Prater
Knoxville – Mahlon Tyrone Prater, departed this life at UT Medical Center, November 1, 2019. Mahlon graduated from Austin East High school and UT Culinary Arts. A very outgoing person who will…
Shyteshia Dionne Gant
Knoxville – Shyteshia Dionne Gant, passed from this world, Thursday, October 31, 2019. A resident of Knoxville, provided cheerful customer service. Shyteshia is survived by, devoted son, Trevante Gant; mother, Bridget Jordan;…
Adrian E. “Tip” Jones
KNOXVILLE, TN – Adrian E. “Tip” Jones passed away Adrian Eugene Jones, 51, affectionately known as Tip, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 31, 2019. Tip graduated South Young High School Class…
Local author connectsheart threads across continents
KNOXVILLE (Nov. 2019) “In Her Threads” is a collection of short stories that portray the cultural struggles and the pure will to survive that has driven countless refugees to take on the…
Alice Williams
Knoxville – Alice Williams Hardin- age 62, of Knoxville, TN entered eternal rest on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. She was born June 29, 1956 in Chattanooga, TN. Alice was preceded in death…
6X60 Entertainment Parties for the Purpose of Supporting Youth
OAK RIDGE, TN (Oct, 2019) 6X60 ENTERTAINMENT presented a check for $1,000 to the Men Of Tomorrow mentoring program that will go towards scholarships. The mission of 6X6O ENTERTAINMENT is to provide…
Mapped Documentary of American History of Lynching: 1835 to 1964
“Before this website, it was impossible to search the web and find an accurate scope of the history of American lynching. The names have always been kept safe but distant, in old…
Bigger turnout of city voters elects Kincannon, diverse City Council
The most diverse City Council in Knoxville history. KNOXVILLE (Nov. 6, 2019) The top vote winners of yesterday’s city election got their first invitation from outgoing Mayor Madeline Rogero. Following a tradition,…
Alma Jean Arnold Carter
Memphis – Alma Jean Arnold Carter, born January 13, 1937 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Mrs. Annice McEwen Arnold and raised in Memphis, Tennessee by her grandparents after the death of her…
Al-Bawi Wants Equal Resources for All
Peace and blessings, I ran for one purpose: I want for my neighbor what I want for myself. The issues of poverty, substance abuse, violence, and mental health struggles, as well as…
LC Manley, Jr.
LC Manley, Jr, age 90 of Oak Ridge passed away October 31, 2019. He was born February 25, 1929 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He was preceded in death by father, LC Manley Sr;…