Get into the Kwanzaa Spirit with The Bottom Knoxville crew. Celebrate community, culture & creativity during the seven-day observance of Kwanzaa. It kicks off on Sunday, Dec. 26th, with Umoja (Unity) Brown…
The Hiller Company donates to Toys for Tots
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (December 2021) – A Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical Company Happy Face truck. (Photo submitted to ETE Enlightener) In a “happy face” truck, Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling &…
Beck volunteer Ether Rice Jackson is 101 years old
Ether Jackson was born on December 24, 1920. After her first retirement many years ago, she went to work at The Beck Cultural Exchange Center. She retired again from her work at…
The Huddlers objectives and Happy HOLIDAYS
Editor’s Note: With politicians from the White House and State house going home for the holidays, regardless of their lack of accomplishments or what they were elected to do and still paid,…
Enough Scapegoating – Long-Term Care Workers Need Support To Succeed
Nursing homes and assisted living communities faced workforce and economic crises long before the pandemic, due in large part to chronic Medicaid underfunding. But now, long-term care facilities are grappling with the…
City Mayor seeks community input for next Chief of Police
The City of Knoxville is hosting five community listening sessions to gather input to help guide the search for the next Knoxville Police Department Chief. City Mayor Indya Kincannon is reaching…
Cherokee Health accepting donations for homeless clients
It’s Giving Season! Many are planning parties, gifting and holiday traditions that will become memories with friends and family. For some, it’s also an opportunity to give back to those less fortunate…
THIS WEEK IN AMERICAN HISTORY
December 14, 1926: Singing tenor, Roland Hayes performed at the Lyric Theater to a mixed-race audience at the invitation of the Knoxville Altruistic Club, a Black organization. His performance earned top reviews. December…
Handell’s “Messiah” Concert was 50 year Knoxville College Chorus and community tradition
East Tennesseans looked forward to the Knoxville College Coleridge-Taylor Chorus December performance of “Messiah” that became an annual tradition. By Patricia Williams, East Tennessee Enlightener KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (December 2021) – On December 17,…
Meeting of African American Equity Restoration Task Force
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 10, 2021) – The African American Equity Restoration Task Force will meet 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 15, at Beck Cultural Exchange Center, 1927 Dandridge Ave. in Knoxville. The meeting…
Higher Energy Prices Mean Higher Bills for KUB and Its Customers
(December 2021) – Due to global demand for natural gas, KUB and its customers will experience higher bills this winter compared to 2020. The projected change is due to market demand for energy,…
A-E Students Earn Flagship Offers From UTK
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 8, 2021) – Three seniors from Austin-East Magnet High School saw their academic efforts pay off in a big way this week, thanks to a scholarship program from the…
COMCAST Free Meal at Yassin’s, today only
Knoxville Community Invited to Get “Lunch on Comcast” (Knoxville, TN): Dec. 09, 2021 – Comcast Business announced today it is inviting the public and media to enjoy a free lunch or dinner…
Gov. William Hastie Trail, Urban Wilderness to Celebrate Extention
City leaders, Appalachian Mountain Bike Club (AMBC) trail-building enthusiasts and Urban Wilderness advocates will gather at the (Governor) William Hastie Natural Area At 3 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10, to celebrate a…
Xfinity Internet Speed Boost in Knoxville
Great news for greater Knoxville customers! Comcast boosted Xfinity Internet Speeds are now live at no additional cost to customers. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (November 10, 2021) – Comcast announced that it has increased…
The oldest living WWII veteran Lawrence Brooks is 112, wants to be remembered as a ‘good soldier’
By Kristine Froeba, The Military Times Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2021 Republished, December 7, 2021 – Louisiana’s Lawrence Brooks, aged 112, smiled as his daughter, Vanessa, tenderly placed his new garrison cap on his…
The HUDDLE: Candidate training, COVID, a Divided America
Ruth Holloway, Women’s March December 6, 2021 ETE/Politics/local Please use caution for all In-person events: Vaccinate. Mask. Distance. Stay Safe and Stay Well. ~RH ACA Healthcare Open Enrollment ends Dec. 15th: To enroll phone…
KCDP Candidate Training Program starts soon
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Knox County Democratic Party is preparing candidates for the 2022 and future election cycles with a new Candidate Training Program. Qualified candidates and those who are considering running…
Contractor recruitment, worker training for development around Smoky’s Stadium
GEM Community Development Group seeks minority contractors for development of ‘privately owned properties to surround’ the multi-use stadium project in partnership with the Knoxville Area Urban League. Workers needed for construction of…
THIS WEEK IN AMERICAN HISTORY
December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white man on a public bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Black citizens banned together and initiated the…
Oak Ridge 85 to be honored in Washington D.C.
The community is encouraged to attend a send-off for members of “The Oak Ridge 85” traveling to Washington D.C. to be honored. OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (Nov. 28, 2021) – There are only…
Petitions supporting Build Back Better bill, Insurrection Investigation
Ruth Morgan, contributor Maryville Huddlers Women’s March Coalition Sun 28-Nov-21 9:53 AM ETE politics/local Actions for Week of November 28, 2021 Support Build Back Better in the Senate – The landmark Build Back Better…
HARLEM HELLFIGHTERS: Most Decorated US WWI Regiment
The Harlem Hellfighters: The Incredible Story Behind the Most Decorated United States Military Regiment in World War I First posted on Thursday, February 4, 2021 President Calvin Coolidge paid tribute to African…
Aspen Dental provides 3,000 Veterans with Free Dental Care on annual Day of Service
More than 500 Aspen Dental Offices across the country opened on November 6 to break down barriers to care on Aspen Dental’s 7th Annual Day of Service provided free dental care to…
This Week in American Black History
November 1, 1945: Ebony Magazine was published with an initial press run of 25,000 copies. November 1, 1951: Jet Magazine was released. November 2, 1986: President Ronald Reagan signed into law, the Martin…