3rd Annual Community Arts Giant Puppet Parade in East Knoxville on Saturday, May 11th (KNOXVILLE, TN) – On Saturday, May 11th, Cattywampus Puppet Council will host its 3rd annual giant puppet community…
Comcast Cares Day Builds Community Connections
By Patricia Williams Comcast customer service agents at the call center on Asheville Hwy. in East Knoxville put their phones down on Saturday for the annual Comcast Cares Day. Hundreds of Comcasters,…
Parks & Rec Grants Match Community Projects
CHALLENGE GRANT APPLICATIONS from community organizations and non-profits, Accepted through May, 2019. The City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting applications for its 2019 Challenge Grant Program, which offers…
CIVIC COLISEUM CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS
The final phase of the $10 million renovation project at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum begins April 29, with an expected completion by late October 2019. KCAC first opened in 1961…
The Book Review Club Celebrate 79th Year
As quietly as reading a book, The Book Review Club has maintained 79-years of community service and excellence. By Patricia Williams Members of The Book Review Club celebrated 79 years…
8TH ANNUAL CIRCUS EXTRAVAGANZA, 2-4 pm, Sunday, March 24 at Clayton Performing Arts Center at Pellissippi State Hardin Valley Campus. $12 Adults, $10 Students/Seniors/Children Friday & Saturday (March 22 & 23) @…
APRIL, 2019 EVENTS
COMMUNITY FAMILY ARTS AND CULTURE Dogwood Arts Festival, Apr 26 at 11 AM – Apr 28 at 9 pm, 58th Annual Dogwood Arts Festival will be in the heart of downtown…
Honoring Jackie Brown, Knoxville Women’s History
By Georgiana Vines Jacquelyn Brown’s childhood was spent living in racial prejudice in Alabama. She brought to Knoxville a dedication to racial justice when she came to work for the Knoxville News…
Seven Projects Get Historic Preservation Funds
(KNOXVILLE) This week, Knoxville City Council approved the City’s proposal to allocate $595,158 in Historic Preservation Funds to seven projects focused on the renovation and restoration of historic properties within city limits. Mayor…
RIP Madea, Local Theatres Offer Ethnic Plays at Affordable Rates
For your evenings out, consider plays, lectures, symposiums, and events at the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus and venues in your back-yard. For years students in the drama and theatre classes at…
A Business Venture, Positively Knox Launched by Big Brothers Team
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EAST TENNESSEE MATCH LAUNCHES “POSITIVELY KNOX” T-SHIRT BRAND All proceeds benefit Little Brother Jamal’s college fund KNOXVILLE, TN − (January 22, 2019) — Ryan Willis and his…
HISTORY AWARD NOMINATIONS SOUGHT
Nominations accepted from across East Tennessee Pictured are a few of the 2018 Award Winners The East Tennessee Historical Society (ETHS) invites nominations from across East Tennessee for Awards of Excellence in…
Knoxville NAACP Installed 2019-20 Officers
Officers of the Knoxville NAACP Chapter for 2019-2020 were installed at a recent meeting. (L-R) 2nd VP Elijah Bowman, 1st VP Deborah Porter, Pres. John Butler, Secr. Cynthia Finch, Treas. Tanya Coates…
Knox County Property Tax Relief for Elderly, Disabled, Veterans
Knox County Trustee Ed Shouse and Commissioner Evelyn Gill are encouraging eligible property owners to apply for the Tax Relief and Tax Freeze Programs. Come to Burlington Library on Tuesday, January 29,…
Love Kitchen Gets $3,000 Donation from TVA&I Fair Proceeds
Proceeds from The Love Kitchen Day at the 2018 TVA&I fair were recently delivered by (L-R) Emerson Breeden of Food City, Scott Suchomski of Tennessee Valley Fair, Betsi James of Food City, with…
Violins Played During the Holocaust Concert, Exhibition
(KNOXVILLE, TN) Violins that were played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust will again sound in Knoxville under the accompaniment of the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. These life-changing performances are set for January 23…
A $15,000 Reward for KPD Policeman’s Attacker
An additional $5,500 has been added by the City of Knoxville increasing the reward to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who attacked Knoxville Police Department Officer…
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.
New KPD Deputy Chief is Homegrown
By Patricia Williams One of Knoxville’s own, Capt. Ronald Green was promoted to Deputy Chief of the Knoxville Police Dept. by City Mayor Madeline Rogero, and newly appointed KPD Chief Eve Thomas….
New Top Cops for Knoxville, Knox County and the State
By Patricia Williams Knoxville and the State of Tennessee have new top cops. Knoxville Police Chief David Rausch has been appointed as the new Director of Tennessee Bureau of Investigations…
Beta Theta Boule’ Honors Fathers
(KNOXVILLE, TN) The Beta Theta Boule’ Foundation, Inc., hosted its 3rdAnnual Father’s Day Luncheon Celebration at the Crowne Plaza in downtown Knoxville. About 300 fathers, families and their guests dined on a buffet-style meal that featured prime rib to music performed by pianist Jaylen McCoy who is a junior at Hardin Valley High School.
Garden Oasis Hidden in East Knox Morningside Community
Angela Bridges created a garden respite in the backyard of her home in the Morningside Community.