Blount County leads in representing the rights of, and protection of its citizens. They are one beyond political and racial divides when it comes to doing “the right thing” for the Blount…
Alcoa Centennial: Knoxville Opera Gospel Choir
The predominately black residents of the City of Alcoa, Tennessee continue to celebrate 100 years – 1919 to 2019. On Saturday, February 22, 2020, the celebration continues with a free concert at…
Presidential Candidates’ Representatives to be in Blount County
Blount County Democratic Party to Host Presidential Campaign Representatives for questions, answers, and dialogue. What would you like to know? ALCOA, TN (February 2020) – Blount County Democratic Party (BCDP) is offering…
Maryville/Alcoa MLK scheduled events
MLK March will assemble at noon, Monday, Jan. 20, at the Alcoa Martin Luther King Community Center, 209 E Franklin St, Alcoa. The march begins at 12:45 pm. to Clayton Center for…
BCDP Roosevelt Day Honored Community Advocates
Blount County Democratic Party Annual Roosevelt Dinner Honored Outstanding Community Members MARYVILLE, TN (Nov. 18, 2019) – The Blount County Annual Roosevelt Dinner & Fundraiser was on Saturday, Nov 18, 2019 at…
Dozier Presents Lecture with Music Inspired by Social, Racial Change
America, America… a nation of great contradiction: slavery & freedom…black & white…rich & poor…joy & pain. Among these, there is none more apparent and at the same time more elusive than that…
BCOF Honored Founder with Memorial Service
By Patricia Williams MARYVILLE, TN (Oct., 2019) The Beloved Community Outreach Foundation had its annual fundraising event on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at St. Paul A.M.E Zion Church in Blount County. This…
Al “Sonny” Davis, Retired NFL Grand Marshall for Alcoa 100 Years Celebration
ALCOA, TN (Sept. 2019) – Residents and natives of Alcoa, Tennessee recently celebrated the city’s 100th year of incorporation with a parade and recognition of homegrown natives who have made contributions to…