Carter G. Woodson
Today we celebrate and honor the legacy of Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. In 1926, they declared the second week of February as “Negro History Week” to recognize the contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout history. Woodson believed that the…
Gleanor Printing Company
We have a cool piece of history to share with you today! Noah W. Smith started Gleaner Printing Company in 1902 and operated it out of his home on Vine Avenue. He owned this innovative black-owned business for 50 years, serving Knoxville and the surrounding area. We love hearing about…
Andrew Jackson Warner
The oldest Black church in Knoxville, Tennessee, is named after a former slave who became a religious pioneer and a political genius in the South. Andrew Jackson Warner’s name was so well known that he was urged to run for a U.S Congressional seat and run for Governor in the…
Magnolia Federal Bank
In 1973, Magnolia Federal, Knoxville’s first black owned bank opened for business on Magnolia Avenue.