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…
FEBRUARY EVENTS: Arts & Action
JUSTICE KNOX with Leon Evans, 6-8 pm, Thursday, Feb. 13. First Presbyterian Church, 620 State St., Knoxville. Speaker Leon Evans, retired President and CEO of The Center for Health Care Services in…
Blount County Dems February Events
Be part of the process to select delegates for the DNC Convention. Want to be a delegate at the DNC Convention in 2020? If you’re a dedicated Democrat who wants to serve…
Family Friendly Events Feb 6-9 2020
Family Friendly Child Events through Feb. 9, 2020 TEDDY BEARS FOR ABUSED & DISPLACED CHILDREN; Pellissippi State Community College Division St. Campus, 3435 Division St.; will be accepting donations of only new…
Edith E Bridwell Stewart (age 95)
Edith E. Bridwell Stewart passed away February 7, 2020 at her home. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Jacques McMahan (age 55)
Jacques McMahan passed away February 07, 2020 at Memorial Hospital, Chattanooga. Arrangements are forthcoming. His remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com
Patrica Ann Reece (age 70)
Knoxville, TN – Patrica Ann Reece, 70, departed this life on February 4, 2020 at Fort Sanders Regional Hospital. She was born June 26, 1949 to Ernest J. and Lenora Summerour Reece…
Cathy Vanessa Corbitt; age 62
Cathy Vanessa Corbitt, age 62, formerly of, Greensboro, North Carolina passed away peacefully, February 9, 20020 at Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville, TN, after a brief illness. Memorial service, Saturday, February 15,…
Sarah Kathaleen Blue Jackson 1942 – 2020
Knoxville – Sarah Kathaleen Blue Jackson, age 77, passed away peacefully at home January 29, 2020. Born March 16, 1942 to Ollie Collins and Ralph True Blue in Morristown, TN. Faithful member…
Dem Delegates for the Presidential Convention Closes Soon
Let’s Go to Milwaukee! The Tennessee Democratic Party is preparing to select the Delegation to the 2020 Presidential Convention in Milwaukee, to be held the week of July 13, 2020. If you’re…
Dexter Murphy Earns MLK 2020 Education Award
By Josh Flory Knoxville, TN (January 2020) – His musical talent brought Dexter Murphy to Knoxville and earned him acclaim, but Murphy’s second act — as an educator — was recognized during…
James Ronchelle Summerour 1959 – 2020
Knoxville – James Ronchelle Summerour, age 60, passed away Friday, February 7, 2020. James was born, August 1, 1959, in Knoxville, Tennessee and was a life long resident. Graduate from Austin High…
Gregory Vincent Payne (age 47)
KNOXVILLE, TN – Gregory Vincent Payne, age 47, born August 3, 1972 to Willie C. and Ora Lee Huggins Payne in Knoxville, TN, departed this life on February 4, 2020. He was employed…
Clifford Walter Cunningham (1956 – 2020)
Clifford Walter Cunningham, born March 18, 1956 entered into the eternal life January 29, 2020. Preceded in death, father, James C. (Kathrine) Cunningham Sr.; brother, James C. Cunningham Jr.; grandparents, Raymond and…
Alan Eugene “Bootsie” Toms 1951 – 2020
Alan Eugene “Boostie” Toms, born August 21, 1951, passed away peacefully at home, January 29, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Russell Toms Sr., Barbara Ruth Baylor Toms; brother, William Victor Toms….
Lawanda Denise Siler White (1975 – 2020)
Knoxville, TN – Lawanda Denise Siler White passed from this earth to her Heavenly home February 4, 2020. She was born in Knoxville on August 16, 1975. Lawanda is preceded in death…
Jonathan Colquitt
Knoxville, TN – Jonathan Colquitt, 62 of Knoxville TN, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 30, 2020. Jon graduated from Rule High School, Class of ’75 and State Technical Institute…
Community Business Briefs
Kanika White Appointed to KCDC Board of Commissioners Knoxville, TN (January 2020) – Realtor Kanika White has been appointed by Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon to the Board of Commissioners for Knoxville’s Community…
Jack Daniel learned whiskey making from Nearest Green, a slave
The contributions of black people to America’s history across various fields have, over the years, been largely forgotten and this is also evident in the spirits industry. The story of how…
Black History Before Slavery: the Rich History of a Civilized Motherland
Washington, DC (January 2020) — Popular American philanthropist and entrepreneur Jay Cameron has launched the Black History Before Slavery campaign initiative with the aim of shining the light on the vast history of…
In Memory: Nelson Richard Williams (Feb. 3, 1952 – Feb 9, 2019)
Knoxville, TN – Nelson Richard Williams; Feb. 3, 1952 – Feb. 9, 2019. One year ago today, Feb. 9, 2019, (Rick aka Ole School), transitioned after a brief bout with a gum…
Mayor Kincannon supports body-worn cameras for KPD patrol officers
Mayor Indya Kincannon announced at the Jan. 28th City Council meeting that she is committed to providing body-worn cameras to all patrol officers in Knoxville. (Press Release) January 29, 2020) Mayor…
Mary Louise Walker
Mary Louise Walker, 65, Loudon County, Tennessee received her wings January 27, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Roy F. Oderson, Ruby L. Walker, 1 brother and 3 sisters. Survived by brother…
Jacquelyn A Crenshaw (age 62)
Jacquelyn Crenshaw of Charleston, TN passed away January 29, 2020 at Tennova Healthcare. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com To send flowers to Jacquelyn’s family, please…
Carmen Sharp
Carmen Sharp passed away January 29, 2020. Arrangements are forthcoming. Her remains rest at Patton Funeral Home 1-800-824-8283 or www.pattonfuneralhome1962.com To send flowers to Carmen’s family, please visit our floral section.