WHO: East Tennessee Society of Professional Journalists
WHAT: "Covering Tragedy: A Town Hall Meeting"
WHEN: Oct. 23, 2008 at 7PM
WHERE: East Tennessee Historical Center on Gay Street
PURPOSE: "To generate a dialogue between the media, those involved in tragic situations, and the public. ETSPJ hopes to raise an awareness of the journalistic process, the needs of those directly dealing with a tragic situation, and the expectations of the members of the community."
Scenic Knoxville, a nonprofit advocacy organization dedicated to preserving the scenic resources in the Knoxville area, is hosting a community event on Thursday, October 30, at the East Tennessee History Center. The reception and membership drive will feature a presentation by Kevin Fry, president of Scenic America in Washington, DC, entitled "Change is Inevitable: Ugliness is Not."
