History

Big John Tate Corner

Apr 4, 2023 | History

WBIR Covers a Special Tribute to Big John Tate We are grateful to WBIR for sharing the story of Knoxville honoring Big John Tate with an honorary street name. “Big John Tate Corner” is the honorary name for Lakeside Street off Magnolia Avenue, just behind the Golden...

WBIR Highlights the Story of Big John Tate

Feb 5, 2022 | History

WBIR Highlights the Story of Big John Tate We are grateful to WBIR for highlighting the story of Big John Tate, a Knoxville boxing champion whose legacy deserves to be remembered. The piece reflects on Tate’s place in boxing history as a former heavyweight world...