(Knoxville, TN) William Solomon- departed this life December 1, 2018 at his home. Arrangements will be announced by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary
Patricia Louise Reid-Fox
(Dayton, OH) Patricia Louise Reid Fox, 73 peacefully passed away November 23, 2018 in Dayton, OH. Formerly from Knoxville, TN and 1963 graduate of Austin High School. Preceded in death by her mother Marion…
Melissa Anne Means-Moore
(Knoxville, TN) Melissa Anne Means- Moore, passed away November 23, 2018 at her home. She was born to the union of Geneva S. Means and Horace Means, Jr. in Knoxville and was preceded…
Edith Bernice Henderson Banks
(Knoxville, TN) Edith Bernice Henderson Banks, 91, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 with her family by her side at Island Home Health and Rehab Center. Edith was a charter member of First…
Mary Lynn ‘Mamah’ Harris
(Knoxville, TN) Mary Lynn Rutherford Harris was born March 5, 1939, to James Elmer and Edie Mae Manis Rutherford. She departed this life November 21, 2018. ‘Mamah’ Harris was a member of Saunders Chapel…
Gus F. Termon
(Knoxville, TN) Gus F. Termon, Jr, age 75, departed this life, November 21, 2018 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents Gus and Hazel Termon, and 6 siblings: Willie A., Shirley,…
Infant, Taniya Mattress
(Knoxville, TN) Infant baby, Taniya Mattress passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on November 25, 2018 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by a brother, Tawaud Mattress,…
Cecilia P. Carter
(Knoxville, TN) Cecilia P. Carter, age 65, of Knoxville, departed this life on November 24, 2018 at UT Medical Center. She is preceded in death by parents James Sr. and Martha Lee Mack;…
Thelma McMillan
(Knoxville, TN) Thelma F. McMillan, 69, of Knoxville, departed this life Friday, November 23, 2018 at her residence. Arrangements will be announced later with integrity by UNITY MORTUARY.
Charles J. S. Brabson, Sr.
(Knoxville, TN) Charles J. S. Brabson, Sr. departed this life on November 24, 2018 at NHC St. Mary’s. He was born August 28, 1933 to Thomas and Elizabeth Petty Brabson. Charles worked at…
WANTED: Accounts of African-Americans and Blacks in Appalachia
(KINGSPORT, TN) An ongoing effort has been launched to document and record, in perpetuity, the accounting of Blacks and African Americans as far back as you have documents, photographs and oral accountings from or…
In Memory of Alan Emanual Johnson
Acts of Kindness Creates Hearts from Hurt Dec. 10th marks the 3rd annual celebration of the life of Alan Johnson who was only 19-years old when he became a victim of a senseless…
Edward Flemmings
Maryville, TN – Edward Flemmings, age 74, departed this life on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center after a short battle with pneumonia and dementia. He was a Viet…
In Memory of Dennis Eugene Foster aka Ronnie Love
Eulogy of DENNIS EUGENE FOSTER aka Ronnie Love; was born November 13, 1950, to Heloise Hampton and Oscar Foster, Jr. in Bessemer AL., and transitioned peacefully on March 22, 2018, at his home…
Tennessee Theatre Celebrates 90-years over 90 Days
Throughout its “90 Days for 90 Years” anniversary celebration, the Tennessee Theatre is encouraging donations to ensure the continued preservation of the Official State Theatre of Tennessee and to also offer free…
October Sports a New Fall Color – Pink
By Patricia Williams Move over Mother Nature, a new hue has been added to the fall color palette. Pink is being prominently displayed amongst the fall colors that blanket East Tennessee. During…
Scenes from Austin-East 50th Anniversary, 2018 Mardi Gras Homecoming Parade
The 2018 A-E 50th Anniversary and Homecoming parade were Friday, Sept. 28th.
Austin-East Celebrates 50 Years at Homecoming
Updated 9/28) (KNOXVILLE, TN) The 2018 Austin-East High School Homecoming this Friday, Sept. 28, is also school’s 50th Anniversary. Austin-East is the product of two racially segregated schools. Austin High School was where black…
Spring Hill STEM Teacher Earns Awards
Spring Hill (K-5) STEM educator Amanda Mims-Callahan recognized as Teacher of the Month by Oak Ridge Institute of Science and Technology, ORISE.
Jewish New Year Celebrated at Holston River Park
By Patricia Williams On a recent Sunday night, the sounding of ram’s horns reverberated through the Holston Hills and Rivershore Estates area. It hailed from the Shomair Yisrael Synagogue. The new neighbors…
Local City Council Movement Builds Regional Team Support
By Patricia Williams This impressive tour bus arrived at Clinton Chapel Church in Mechanicsville on Tuesday morning, Sept. 11, 2018. The bus carried team members of Black Voters Matter Capacity Building Institute. The BVM…
Scenes from 2018 Lonsdale Homecoming
The 32nd Annual Lonsdale Homecoming was carried out without a hitch despite being relocated from the grounds of Sam E. Hill School at the intersection of Sherman and Minnesota Avenues to Lonsdale…
Morristown, Jefferson County Alumni 2018 Reunion of the Ages
The Reunion of the Ages was recently in Pigeon Forge for students who attended Morristown College, West High School (‘59-‘66), Nelson Merry (Jefferson City), and Miller Boyd Schools for blacks that were closed years ago, but not forgotten by its students.
UT Students Return Enmass to Knox Village
They’re baaack. The fresh-faced, optimistic, energetic young people have infiltrated the campus of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Some are adults and returning students while others are away from home for the first time. Make…
Sign Aretha Franklin’s Knoxville Guest Book
(KNOXVILLE, TN) The Queen of Soul, the beloved Aretha Franklin, died at her home in Detroit on Aug. 16th after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer. In Detroit, four days of events will honor…