“I will never forget the violence of the white mob when we left our home. I still see Black men being shot, Black bodies lying in the street. I still smell smoke…
He Led Black Lives Matter Protests in the 1960s Dismantling Jim Crow Laws: A Tennessee Living Legacy
May 30th marks the 61st anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivering the commencement speech to HBCU Knoxville College graduates. A speech that sparked many of its students to activism. Knoxville’s…
Brittish Black Lives Matter supporter Sasha Johnson shot in London
London, England, United Kingdom May 24, 2021 – An outspoken anti-racist and Black Lives Matter supporter Sasha Johnson was shot in the head about 3 a.m. Sunday morning in London, England. Less…
KUB Public Meeting on offering broadband service to customers
BUSINESS Knoxville, TN (May 23, 2021) – KUB recently announced plans to deploy a fiber network and provide broadband internet services to customers who reside within its electric service territory. In May, KUB’s…
Cherokee Health Systems Clinicians to Address Your Medical concerns here, in the ETE
“It is with a great amount of excitement that my colleagues at Cherokee Health Systems and I launch a unique partnership with the East Tennessee Enlightener.” – Dr. Dennis Freeman, CEO Cherokee…
Academy Sports Knoxville Equips Youths with New Bikes to get outdoors
May is Bike Safety Month. On Thursday, May 20, 2021, Academy Sports + Outdoors, 145 Moss Grove Blvd. in Knoxville, surprised 10 local teens with new bikes! In recognition of Bike Safety…
KNOX COUNTY SCHOOLS May 2021 Round up
THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL IS MAY 25 It’s been a school year like no other, and we are so grateful for the students, families and employees whose patience, commitment and hard…
Mayor’s Youth Council, Empower Knox enlist students from area school
SCHOOLS KNOXVILLE, TN (May 5, 2021) The inaugural City of Knoxville Mayor’s Youth Council consists of 17 young people who share a desire to be more involved with local government, decision-making, and…
Battlefield Farm & Garden Dedicated New Location, Same Mission: Fighting Food Disparity
Pastor Chris Battle resigned from a ‘brick and mortar church’ to minister from new venues, Battlefield Farm and Gardens; and from the Underground Collective, church reimagined. KNOXVILLE, TN (April…
Kickstand Grand Opening in East Knoxville, free books and bikes for children
Kickstand Community Bike Shop grand opening a second location at Macedonia United Methodist Church, 4630 Holston Drive in East Knoxville, on Saturday, May 15, 2021, from 11am to 3pm. The event is…
Oak Ridge NAACP encourages COVID vaccinations
NAACP Encourages residents to receive COVID-19 Vaccinations As Soon As Possible The NAACP Oak Ridge Anderson County chapter wants to encourage all residents as young as 12 years of age, to…
Tommy Bennett
Knoxville – Tommy Bennett, passed away, March 28, 2021. He was a graduate of Austin East High School, class of 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother Qiana Bennett. Survivors…
Clifford Goins September 28, 1934 – March 27, 2021
Clifford Goins, sunrise September 28, 1934, sunset March 27, 2021. Born to the late John Alfred Goins and Flora Green Goins of Maryville, TN. He was one of nine children born from…
Yolanda Marie “Landy” Lovely 1961 – 2021
Yolanda Marie “Landy” Lovely, age 59, departed this life peacefully on Friday, March 26, 2021 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center. She was born on July 24, 1961, to the late…
FEMA to pay for COVID-19 Funerals
WASHINGTON (March 26, 2021) — FEMA will begin providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020 for deaths related to coronavirus (COVID-19) to help ease some of the financial…
Plans for Knoxville Homeless, HUD Affordable Housing funds topic of meeting
KNOXVILLE, TN (January 7, 2021) – The first Annual Action Plan meeting of the City of Knoxville Housing and Neighborhood Development Department will be a virtual public meeting. The meeting will outline…
Gun Safety Convention for African-Americans in Atlanta
The National African-American Gun Association to host the first African-American Firearm Convention in U.S. history. The 3-day Inaugural Convention will be August 20 – 22, 2021 in Atlanta, GA. ATLANTA, GA,…
Business owners, neighborhoods should weigh-in on the process to improve “Y interchange” at Magnolia, Rutledge, Asheville Hwy.
Since 2009, the City has been looking at ways to improve the Y-shaped configuration where Magnolia Avenue (between Prosser Road and Hardee’s) splits into Rutledge Pike and Asheville Highway. KNOXVILLE, TN (Dec….
You can help to lower utility rates.
KNOXVILLE, TN, (Dec. 2020) – Community Voices would like to hear from you if you are in the moderate to low income brackets and are responsible to pay your utility bill without assistance…
PARC MEETING CANCELLED, RESCHEDULED AS VIRTUAL
PARC QUARTERLY MEETING CANCELLED, TO BE RESCHEDULED AS VIRTUAL The 3rd Quarter meeting of the Police Advisory and Review Committee (PARC) scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 18, 6 p.m. at the Public Works…
Sign up to speak to the Police Advisory & Review Committee by Nov. 15th
The Police Advisory & Review Committee (PARC) 3rd Quarter public meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, at the City of Knoxville Public Works Service Center, 3131 Morris Ave….
Carrie McMillian
Jefferson City, TN – Mrs. Carrie McMillian, passed away, October 7, 2020 at Tennova Hospital in Jefferson City, TN. Retired from U. T. Hospital, Dietary Dept. Lifetime member of Goodes Temple AME…
Rev. Ronald Lacy (age 69)
Reverend Ronald Lacy lived a life that was pleasing to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He believed that as a Christian preacher, he was called to be a humble servant for…
Amy Denise Williams
Knoxville – Amy Denise Williams of Knoxville, TN departed this life October 2, 2020 at home. Daughter of the late Johnny B. Williams and Elizabeth Bassett, she will truly be missed by…