On Tuesday, June 6, 2023, Mayor Kincannon will join Councilwoman Gwen McKenzie and Documentarian William Winnett to unveil a new honorary street sign at Lakeside Avenue next to
Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center to honor former heavyweight boxing champion Big John Tate (1979-80).
Tate trained nearby at the “Ace” Miller Golden Gloves Arena and is the subject of the documentary
“Knoxville’s Forgotten Champion: The Story of Big John Tate.”
The honorary sign will rename that section of the road as “Big John Tate Corner.”
Location for event is 401 Lakeside Ave.