Having just watched a couple / three videos about the decline of East Towne Mall, I am wondering about the impact on the African American community in East Knoxville? I understand that it has been replaced by an Amazon Distribution Warehouse now. While this monstrosity must surely be an eyesore for the folks living the apartment / townhouse complex that stand behind it (where the mall was once located), I wonder about the jobs and economic opportunities provided by Amazon for the residents of the East Knoxville Community. I’ve heard that Amazon requires their warehouse workers to labor in slave like conditions without sufficient restroom breaks, etc. The work conditions have been compared to those of the young Italian immigrant girls who perished in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire at the turn of the twentieth century. Is the Amazon distribution warehouse such a workhouse? Or, does it provide much needed economic income for the community of East Knoxville?
in the mid 80's in college we used to go there to buy drugs and get 1/2 food stamps. the good ole days. sad what the area has become since the 70's. if you are from the area you know what i mean.
This is a really good piece. I thrive on history, but never knew some of the things presented here. Thank you!
The ketchup pickle joke was actually pretty funny
Good reporting, thanks WBIR.
I know you Jerks tore down my favorite childhood mall. 😪
My good friend used to live down the street from east town mall.. that was his hang out also.R.I.P DANIEL BELL 👊😎
Watching August 8th!
A fascinating history!
leroy, beth. would you walk through the five points area....................day or night?
I’m from dat 3️⃣
Having just watched a couple / three videos about the decline of East Towne Mall, I am wondering about the impact on the African American community in East Knoxville? I understand that it has been replaced by an Amazon Distribution Warehouse now. While this monstrosity must surely be an eyesore for the folks living the apartment / townhouse complex that stand behind it (where the mall was once located), I wonder about the jobs and economic opportunities provided by Amazon for the residents of the East Knoxville Community. I’ve heard that Amazon requires their warehouse workers to labor in slave like conditions without sufficient restroom breaks, etc. The work conditions have been compared to those of the young Italian immigrant girls who perished in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire at the turn of the twentieth century. Is the Amazon distribution warehouse such a workhouse? Or, does it provide much needed economic income for the community of East Knoxville?
in the mid 80's in college we used to go there to buy drugs and get 1/2 food stamps. the good ole days. sad what the area has become since the 70's. if you are from the area you know what i mean.
81 million votes my...
Cherry street is a scary place to go. Seriously be careful
The boogie man's gonna getcha 😂