The world’s first 24-hour virtual coworking community with built-in video conferencing has attracted the attention of ABC’s “Shark Tank”, Robert Herjavec, as well as celebrities and influencers seeking an alternative platform to…
Larry Blair Sings for Census this Sunday
KNOXVILLE, TN – (Sept. 29, 2020) – Now that the census deadline has been restored to October 31st, local teams are organizing events to make completing your census convenient and enjoyable. This…
KNOXVILLE COLLEGE DAY OF GIVING: A Plan to Reopen
On Saturday, September 26, the Knoxville College Alumni Assoc. kicks-off a National Day of Giving. Contributions will be accepted at any time. WORLDWIDE – Sept. 25, 2020) – This worldwide event is…
Virtual Town Hall IV: Local Elected Officials on Social Justice
Beck is hosting its fourth Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Racial Justice with Public Officials on Friday September 25 at 4:00 p.m. and concluding at 6:00 p.m. This Beck event is proudly supported and sponsored by Pellissippi…
David Hannum, Sr., age 73
ALCOA, TN – David Anzil Hannum, Sr. was born in Knoxville, TN on April 25, 1947 at Knoxville Baptist Hospital and died, September 18, 2020 at home with family. Preceded in death…
Vera Ferguson-Williams
Vera Ferguson-Williams died on Friday, Sept. 11, in Little Rock, AK. She was married to Alfred Williams, a member of the Clinton 12, for 25-years before his passing last year on March…
Gwendolyn Irene Walker Hardy “Mother Hardy” (age 90)
KNOXVILLE, TN – Gwendolyn Irene Walker Hardy “Mother Hardy” was born on March 5, 1930 in Talladega, AL. She was one of 3 children of Ira H. and Minnie J. Walker. Reared…
Eunice Livsey Jones (age 75)
KNOXVILLE, TN – Eunice Livsey Jones was born, June 12, 1945, in Knoxville, Tennessee to Aaron Mose Livsey and Sarah Louise Davis. She departed this Life, September 19, 2020, at Fort Sanders…
Derrick Lamont Perry, Jr.
KNOXVILLE, TN – Derrick Lamont Perry, Jr. Graveside service, Sunday, September 27, 2020, 4:30 P.M., at Mount Olive Cemetery. ARRANGEMENTS BY JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY www.jarnigansmortuary.com
Charles Edward Greenlee
Knoxville – Charles Edward Greenlee of Knoxville. There will be a Memorial Service held at 12 noon on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at the Unity Mortuary Chapel, 1425 McCalla Ave. Minister Anthony…
Cal Johnson Recreation Center Gets Upgrades
KNOXVILLE, TN (Sept. 23, 2020) – Mayor Indya Kincannon, City Council members and community advocates officially cut a ribbon and dedicated the rejuvenated Cal Johnson Recreation Center, 507 Hall of Fame…
Free Movies on the Midway at Chilhowee Park
KNOXVILLE, TN – This fall, the silver screen is coming to the Midway at Chilhowee Park for three nights: Friday, October 9, 16, & 30. And you get to pick the flicks!…
Ashley Michelle Everett Walker (age 39)
Knoxville – Ashley Michelle Everett Walker- age 39 of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by Husband Scotty Ray Walker,…
Do you matter? Then count by completing the Census
KNOXVILLE, TN (Sept. 23, 2020) – Are you one among us who wait until the last minute? With less than 7 days remaining, now is the last minute to complete the census….
Vera Ferguson-Williams, age 82
CLINTON, TN – Vera Ferguson-Williams, 82, departed this life on Friday, September 11, 2020 in Little Rock, AR. She will reunite with her devoted husband (deceased March 14, 2019) Alfred Williams who was…
Denise D. Richardson (age
Knoxville – Denise D. Richardson of Knoxville passed away September 16, 2020 at UT medical center. She was a member of Honey Rock Victorious Church International, and was a self-employed as a…
Actions to Honor RBG’s dying wish…
In the last days of her life and knowing what would be to come after she died, Justice Ginsburg uttered these words, “My most fervent wish is that I will not be…
KNAACP requests participation on KCS Disparities Task Forces
KNOXVILLE, TN (September 21. 2020) – The Knoxville Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (KNAACP) has made a request to Knox County Schools Supt. Bob Thomas to…
Charlotta Spears Bass, First Black Woman Candidate for Vice President
Charlotta Spears Bass was born on February 14, 1874, in Sumpter, SC; graduated high school in Providence, RI. She was an educator, journalist, newspaper publisher-editor, and political activist. She is the…
SCOTUS Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s final battle has ended
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the longest-serving woman on the U.S. Supreme Court, a champion of women’s rights, and a balanced, strong liberal voice on issues dividing the nation, has died. She was 87….
Max Ray Davenport
Max Ray Davenport, of Knoxville, departed this life, September 7, 2020 at Fort Sanders Hospital. Max was a member of Shekinah Glory Church. He was employed as a butcher at Waters Market….
Free Flu Shots this Saturday at four Knoxville locations
Free flu shots are available from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept, 19th at four locations in Knoxville. For everyone’s safety, cloth face coverings are required to participate. Austin-East Magnet High School,…
Today is National Cheeseburger Day; Offers and Fun Facts
Today, Friday, Sept. 17th is National Cheeseburger Day. Local eateries are offering cheeseburger specials nationwide, which includes East Tennessee. Call ahead to your favorite burger spot for participation or simply visit one…
Violetha Charlene Ervin Creswell
Knoxville – Mrs. Violetha Charlene Ervin Creswell- of Knoxville departed this life on September 6, 2020. She was preceded in death by her Father, Charles Ervin, Mother, Mary (Peeler) Ervin, Sons, Rodney…
Charles Samuel Brawner, age 75
KNOXVILLE, TN – Charles Samuel Brawner, 75 passed away peacefully at home on September 9, 2020, after a courageous battle with renal kidney failure. Born on September 8, 1945 in Elberton, GA,…