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Council approves honorary renaming of Lakeside Street as Big John Tate Corner
2114087 · January 13, 2025
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Summary
The council approved a resolution to give an honorary name to a block of Lakeside Street honoring heavyweight boxing champion Big John Tate; family, community members and a documentary producer spoke in support.
The Knoxville City Council approved a resolution to add the honorary name "Big John Tate Corner" to Lakeside Street at its northern intersection with Magnolia Avenue.
William Monette, a documentary producer who grew up in East Knoxville, urged the council to approve the naming…
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