KNOXVILLE, TN – Gloria Maude Garner passed away December 10, 2019 at Fort Sanders Regional. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Inell Stewart
Inell Stewart passed away December 9 2019 at Oakwood Senior Living. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Kevin Price
KNOXVILLE, TN – Kevin “BlackJack” Price, 51, died December 2, 2019, Survived by mother Revelta Price, grandmother Evelyn Thompson, sister Sabrina Price, nephews Throne Price and Ronnie Johnson. The family will receive…
MDA, Survivor Moms Make Wreaths in Memory of Victims of Violence
By Patricia Williams KNOXVILLE, TN (Dec. 2019) – Terry Walker-Smith is a mom who raised 4 sons. She values that title first and foremost. In 2007, she became a member of…
Veteran benefit discrepancies between states
CAPTION: A map from the Center for a New American Security’s report, “From Sea to Shining Sea: State Level Benefits for Veterans,” shows the number of veteran benefits by state, ranging from…
Mayor-Elect and Mayor Rogero Big Events Monday morning
KNOXVILLE, TN (Dec. 6, 2019) – Mayor-elect Kincannon will be announcing additional cabinet appointments, including those in deputy positions at 9 am, Monday, December 9th, in the foyer outside of the Main…
Magnolia Avenue Streetscape Ribbon-Cutting Set
On Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, Mayor Rogero, City Council members, City staff, TDOT staff, representatives of the project team and neighborhood stakeholders will cut a ribbon to celebrate the streetscape improvements near…
NEW DIGITAL ECO-SYSTEM FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND NON-PROFITS TO COLLABORATE
Uhai, SaaS (Software as a Service), will be launching a permission-based messaging & collaboration solution in 2020 for the modern organization. Nationwide, BlackNews.com (Dec. 6, 2019) — David Abeiku Cole, Jr, CEO of…
Esteemed Librarian and Community Servant Goldie Fortson Carter died
Goldie Fortson Carter, born August 27, 1930, went to be with the Lord peacefully on November 27, 2019. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emory L. Carter, her parents, Wilton…
Evariste Ntahimpereye
Evariste Ntahimpereye, 51, died November 15, 2019, survived by his wife Gwasa Liberata and their five children; Shukurani, Vestina, Nijimbere, Kanyambo, and Niyogushima. The family will receive friends 11:30- Noon With the…
Geraldine Tate
Knoxville – Geraldine Tate, age 60, departed this life at her home, Friday November 29, 2019. She was born August 13, 1959 at UT Medical Center to Mother Sandra Tate and father,…
Allan Livingstone Butler Sr.
Knoxville – Allan Livingstone Butler Sr. age 79, of Knoxville went home to be with the Lord, Monday, November 25, 2019. Preceded in death by parents, Prince A. Butler and Gladys E….
Project GRAD Knoxville, Great Schools Partnership to be Supported by Newly Formed Knox Education Foundation
New Foundation adds Project GRAD Knoxville under one umbrella of a Fundraising and Shared Services Organization along with Great Schools Partnership, Community Schools, and Research and Development. KNOXVILLE, TN (Nov. 26, 2019)…
Knox East Lions Club Holiday Celebration on Friday
KNOXVILLE, TN (Dec. 3, 2019) The Knoxville East Lions Club will host its end-of-year Holiday Celebration meeting from 6 – 8 pm, Friday, December 6th, at the new location of CAC East…
Eleanor Geneva Hill
KNOXVILLE, TN – Age 97, transitioned Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Cumberland Village Nursing Home in Lafollette, TN. Eleanor was a long-time employee of East TN. Baptist Hospital in Knoxville, TN. Administrative…
LaKynn Renee Bullard
LaKynn Renee Bullard, born to the union of Larry Bullard and Kourtney Brown departed this life, November 28, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. Preceded in death by grandmother, Renee Brown Davis; sister, Cyrus…
Billy “Bill” Spain
Knoxville – Billy Spain, age 69, went to be with the Lord. Friday, November 29, 2019 at NHC. Preceded in death by parents, Willie and Pauline Spain; brothers, George and David Spain….
Briefing on redevelopment of Standard Knitting Mill site
WRS Inc. has reached an agreement to buy the vacant 435,667 square-foot Standard Knitting Mill building at 1400 Washington Ave. in East Knoxville from another private owner. On Thursday, Dec. 12,…
Knoxville Mayor-Elect Indya Kincannon Announces Transition Advisory Team
KNOXVILLE, TN (Nov. 18, 2019) – Knoxville Mayor-Elect Indya Kincannon announced that she has put together a group of government, business, and community leaders to advise her on important decisions during the…
Changes to Hall of Fame/Broadway Corridor & Cecil Street to be revealed at meeting
The Hall of Fame to Broadway Corridor also has the only direct access to Magnolia Ave. From Broadway, Cecil Street connects North and East Knoxville at Cherry Street. On Wednesday, Dec. 11,…
Lisa Gail Jackson- Hunt
Alcoa, TN – “Lisa Gail Jackson-Hunt, age 57, went to be with her Lord on November 27, 2019 in Alcoa. Preceded in death by W.F. Jackson, father and Deloris Davis, sister. Survived by…
Ruby Mae Evans (age 91)
Ruby Mae Evans passed away November 30, 2019 at her home. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Maurice A. Rogers Sr.
Knoxville – Maurice A. Rogers Sr., departed this life at home on November 19, 2019. He was a member of Bentley Street Church, a former member of Bethel A.M.E. Church. Left to…
Rachel Evelyn Roddy Jack
KNOXVILLE, TN – Rachel Evelyn Roddy Jack “Mama Rachel,” 94, peacefully transitioned from this earthly world, November 26, 2019. Born, April 2, 1925, to the late Clarence and Lucille Hopewell Roddy. A…
Attacks on Booker Weakens VMC/Caswell Park Acquisition
By Michael Covington, Guest columnist One of the worst things an advocate can do is go after a righteous dude. Former State Rep., former City Council member, former mayoral aide, former Beck…