KNOXVILLE, TN (July 18, 2021) – The KCS Security Division will host a recruitment fair on Thursday, July 22, from 2-6 p.m. at the Sarah Simpson Professional Development and Technology Center, 801…
HUDDLERS AGENDA: Week of July 18, 2021
Ruth Holloway Maryville Huddle Women’s March MARYVILLE, TN (July 18, 2021) – If you were unable to attend the June Huddle Meeting, a recording of the presentation is available here…
‘There will be children who die.’ TN immunization chief fired for warnings on unvaccinated children returning to school
Tennessee state officials placed a moratorium on state-coordinated immunization promotions for children before going back to school, while also having one of the lowest COVID vaccination rates in the nation. By…
Mayor Jacobs’ Business Series: Josh Smith’s Wow My Garage
BUSINESS/Back to Business Monday KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs interviews local entrepreneur and prison reform advocate Josh Smith, who is also the CEO of Wow My Garage. For more…
NAACP, Blount County United host Race Relations Symposium on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
BLOUNT COUNTY (July 13, 2021) – “Embracing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” will be focus of the Second Annual Race Relations Symposium sponsored by the Alcoa-Blount County NAACP and Blount County United (BCU)….
NON-PROFITS SERVING AT-RISK YOUTH GET FUNDS
COUNCIL APPROVES CITY FUNDS TO SERVE AT-RISK YOUTH KNOXVILLE, TN (June 2021) – City Council approved $199,979.47 in grant funding to provide summer programs and job opportunities to young people who are…
KC Chiefs Trey Smith, United Health care gave new shoes to BBBS-TN youth
KNOXVILLE, TN (June 2021) – Kansas City Chiefs Offensive Lineman and former Tennessee Vol star Trey Smith teamed with UnitedHealthcare to…
Camo Brian to be at Street Dreams Car & Bike Show
KNOXVILLE, TN (July 13, 2021) – There is still time for car and bike enthusiasts to pre-register for the 14th Annual Street Dreams Car and Bike Show. It will be on Saturday,…
Contractors Free Bonding Assistance
KNOXVILLE, TN (July 12, 2021) – Anderson & Catania Surety Services, LLC is offering training to assist small business owners in the bonding process. Those who are bonded can learn more about…
Dr. Todne Thomas, PhD on Critical Race Theory at Battlefield Farm
Battlefield Farm and Gardens, 3624 Boyd’s Bridge Pike, Knoxville, provides essential fresh food in the food desert of East Knoxville. Pastor Chris Battle also seeks to feed souls starved of historic…
Federal judge blocks TN bathroom bill, Racists symbols removed in Charlottesville
POLITICS:Local/State Actions for Week of July 11, 2021 Rhea Morgan, Political Activist Blount County Get to know your local county government. A calendar of meetings (with agendas and minutes) are posted online for Blount…
Processing Trauma, YOGA for Youth Free at the Change Center
Certified counselor and Yoga instructor Anitra Brown Pierce is conducting this free 7-week class for junior and high school students. The one-hour classes are twice a week from 6:30-7:30 pm, Tuesdays and…
FREE Hip-Hop Dance Classes at the Change Center
ET COMMUNITY/EVENTS Movement for Change! Ken Easterly is an A-E Roadrunner, a Knoxville native and supporter. He is conducting a free Hip Hop Dance class for middle and high school students at…
KAUL Business 2021 CO-STARTERS earned Seed Funding
KNOXVILLE, TN (July 2021) -Local entrepreneurs Randy Boyd and veterinarian Dr. Joseph Kendricks presented checks totaling $6,500 to the top three winners of the CO-STARTERS annual business pitch contest presented by the…
Block Party & Information Session on Proposed Stadium
KNOXVILLE, TN (July 8, 2021) – Knoxville families and interested stakeholders are invited to join the Block Party downtown, near the site of a proposed multi-use stadium. Partners, stakeholders and designers will…
South Arts grants for performing, film, jazz artists up to $40k
Southern artists, including filmmakers, performing artists, writers/poets, and visual artists. support the professional development needs of Southern presenters, programmers, or curators. To learn about grants available in specific categories click here. Be…
Sen. Doug Jones KCDP Truman Day Speaker
Truman Day is the annual fundraising banquet of the Knox County Democratic Party. Enjoy a lovely evening with fellow Democrats while supporting efforts to FLIP KNOX COUNTY BLUE! The guest speaker will…
“What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July” Frederick Douglass’ Searing 1852 Oratory has Relevance today
“What have I, or those I represent, to do with your national independence? Are the great principles of political freedom and of natural justice, embodied in that Declaration of Independence, extended to…
One More Thing: Protect Pets from Fireworks, Noise
Celebrating the Fourth of July holiday comes with fireworks and loud noise! For many of our pets, fireworks can provoke fear and anxiety from the unpredictable noise and vibrations they experience. During…
PRAYER GATHERING for Missing Desheena Kyle
A prayer gathering is scheduled for 6 pm, Monday, July 5th at Victor Ashe Park in northwest Knoxville in an effort to “bring Dasheena home.” KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (June 30, 2021) — The…
Cece Winans, Dr. Bernice King, Dr. A.R. Bernard in Knoxville to promote unity and healing
Knoxville students and their families have experienced a tumultuous start to the new year. Within the first few months of 2021, the lives of five black high school students attending the same…
Austin-East Student Entrepreneurs want your feet to feel like Roadrunners
KNOXVILLE, TN (June 2021) – Recently, the Junior Achievement (JA) Mobile Business Accelerator van pulled up to Austin-East Magnet High School. The JA custom Airstream trailer is used to help teach students…
Knoxville Celebrates July Fourth at World’s Fair Park
The City of Knoxville will host a ‘Celebration of the 4th’ at World’s Fair Park, on Friday, July 2 and Saturday, July 3, 2021. Free Parking will be made available in…
Biden-Harris Outreach to Businesses in Underserved Communities, Regional advisors needed
BACK TO BUSINESS MONDAY East Tennessee (June 28, 2021) – The Biden-Harris administration has restored the Council on Underserved Communities and added the Community Navigator Pilot program under the Small Business Administration….