Blount – East Tennessee Enlightener Community News

Black Veteran’s Memorial Day Tribute, Alcoa, TN

Posted on May 25, 2020March 4, 2021 by East Tennessee Enlightener

(ALCOA, TN) The “5th Annual Memorial Decoration Day Celebration” was Monday morning at Cedar Lawn Cemetery. About 100 citizens were there to honor black veterans and their families. Attendance was deterred by drizzling rain. The event has attracted over 300 participants in prior years.

The celebration of black veterans began promptly at noon with Blount County veterans raised the flag during a 21-gun salute and bugle taps performed by members of the volunteer East Tennessee Honor Guard under the direction of Reid Gephardt.

Alcoa Centennial: Knoxville Opera Gospel Choir

Posted on February 21, 2020February 25, 2020 by East Tennessee Enlightener

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…

Blount County 2020 Voting Schedule: Seats to be Filled

Posted on February 18, 2020September 11, 2020 by East Tennessee Enlightener

2020 is an election year for County, State and Federal officials. BCDP Executive Committee Monthly Meeting, MLK Community Center, 209 E. Franklin Street. Alcoa, The public is invited to attend. 6:00 pm monthly…

Maryville/Alcoa MLK scheduled events

Posted on January 16, 2020January 22, 2020 by East Tennessee Enlightener

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

Posted on November 25, 2019December 13, 2019 by East Tennessee Enlightener

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

Posted on October 26, 2019November 17, 2019 by East Tennessee Enlightener

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

Posted on October 19, 2019November 3, 2019 by East Tennessee Enlightener

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

Posted on October 10, 2019November 6, 2019 by East Tennessee Enlightener

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…

MIC Annual Trailblazer Recognition

Posted on September 24, 2019October 8, 2019 by East Tennessee Enlightener

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