Revised plans for newly elected Mayor Kincannon’s 1st State of the City of Knoxville and Budget release. KNOXVILLE, TN (April 20, 2020) – The City of Knoxville announced that the City’s…
Debbie Regina “Day” Logan 1959 – 2020
Debbie Regina “Day” Logan, 61 transitioned to her final resting place Thursday, April 17, 2020 at U. T. Medical Center. Born March 2, 1959 to the late Lindsey Sr. and Mildred Dickey…
Janet Cheryl Lovett Howard
Janet Cheryl Lovett Howard, of Loxahatchee, FL, 71, transitioned, April 14, 2020. Born March 19, 1949, in Montclair, NJ to Julius Caesar Lovett, Jr. and Elizabeth Merriweather Lovett, she lived a full…
Apply for ACA Health Insurance NOW, or anytime
NATIONWIDE (April 2020) – The annual ACA open enrollment period enables insurers to offer sunscribers a better rate based on the volume of enrollees. The more that apply, the better rate that…
US Cellular, No data overage fees
From now until the end of May, no matter what plan you’re on, be assured that you’ll continue to have the smartphone data you need and not be charged for any overages….
Tamecca Lashea Ware
(Knoxville, TN) Tamecca Lashea Ware departed this life on March 31, 2020. Tamecca is preceded in death by her grandparents Mrs. Earnestine Ware, Mr. William Ware, Mrs. Mary Littlejohn, Joe Littlejohn and…
Napoleon J. Moore Jr.
(Knoxville, TN) Napoleon J. Moore Jr passed away unexpectedly, April 13, 2020. He was member of New Beginnings Church and he attended Central High School. Survived by loving parents, Tiay (Larry) Shipe…
Knox County Mayor Jacobs to Furlough Employees Beginning May 9
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs announced a temporary furlough for county government employees as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The furlough will affect a yet-to-be-determined number of employees in the fee…
COVID-19 Advice from East TN, ORAU Scientists
Oak Ridge Associated University’s social scientists separate facts from social media misinformation concerning the current COVID-19 pandemic. Oak Ridge, TN (April 2020) – Rumors, hoaxes, and misinformation are running rampant on social…
Back Pack Meals, 4-6 pm Fridays at OBC
KNOXVILLE, TN (April 2020) – Did you know that there are homeless and hungry children attending Knox County Schools who are without food over the weekend? Some are homeless, living in shelters,…
Darin Odell Snapp (age 50)
There are so many things that we will only get one of— and while the name may adorn fashion industries across the globe, for those who have known him, it is safe…
Interfaith Health Clinic Gets Support from Congressional Candidate
POLITICS/LOCAL Hoyos launches fundraiser for Interfaith Health Clinic with a $1,000 donation during increased need from the COVID-19 crisis. KNOXVILLE, TN — The campaign volunteers for Rene Hoyos for Congress have shifted…
Tuvya Yohaun Green (age 43)
Tuvya Yohaun Green, born April 27, 1976, was called home April 1, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents, Marvin L. and Belinda D. (Green) Hall; grandparents, William and Sarah Green; aunt,…
Katherine Faye Hale
KNOXVILLE – Katherine Faye Hale departed this life at U.T. Medical Center April 9, 2020; daughter of the late Helen Snapp and Edward Garner. She leaves to cherish her memories, daughter, Jennifer…
Happy Birthday Maya Angelou
OP-ED (The day – April 4, 1968 – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. died in Memphis was Maya Angelou’s 40th birthday. That intersection was observed recently by social change advocate John Burl…
Easter Eggs Dropped from Above on East Knoxville Park
Republished from 2019 ETE archives. The cloudy weather did not dampen Easter celebrations over the weekend. That includes the egg drop by helicopter at Harriet Tubman Park in East Knoxville. Although it…
Resurrection Sunday 2020 Protocol: Facebook, Drive-in, Casual attire
By Patricia Williams, Pat Benn contributor KNOXVILLE, TN (April 2020) – A change in established norms is expected to come with challenges. For the first time in recent history assembling in a…
Carol R Timmons-Small (age 46)
Carol Timmons Small age 46, passed away on April 05, 2020 at her home in Knoxville, TN. Carol was born in Syracuse, NY on December 11, 1973 the youngest of 12 children. She…
Ernestine Stuart Branner
Knoxville – Ernestine Stuart Branner “Steamboat,”69, of Knoxville, TN, departed this life, peacefully, April 7, 2020 surrounded by her family. Tina was born July 20, 1950 in Appalachia, VA to Harry Stuart…
Minister Loraine Coleman
Knoxville – Minister Loraine Coleman of Knoxville, TN was born to the late Henry and Dora Brooks on May 15, 1927. She loved the Lord and her family. The Lord answered her…
Markedra Houston October 30, 1987 ~ April 4, 2020 (age 32)
(KNOXVILLE, TN) Markedra Chonday Houston, 32, departed this life on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at UT Medical Center. She was a graduate of Austin East High School, Class of 2006. “Kee” was a great…
Anna Bell Nance, Mechanicsville Icon, died at 102
KNOXVILLE, TN – Anna Bell Branner Nance was called home on April 2, 2020. She was born on August 14, 1917, in Corryton, Tennessee to the late William and Mary Brabson Branner….
Shanequel Denise Craigmire
Knoxville – Shanequel Denise Craigmire, passed away suddenly at her home, April 2, 2020. Shanequel was a life long resident of Knoxville, TN. She graduated from West High School. Preceded in death…
Candidates Park, Lundy, Durrett to hold Online Rally
Matthew Park’s Campaign for State House to host a virtual (online) rally with county commission candidates Dasha Lundy and Courtney Durrett Knoxville, TN (8 April 2020) – Matthew Park, progressive democratic candidate…
Dorothy Ann Hale Anderson (age 88)
(KNOXVILLE, TN) Dorothy Ann (Hale) Anderson, age 88, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2020 at NHC Healthcare. She was born on January 22, 1932 in Knoxville, TN and was the eldest daughter…