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Brad Paisley’s The Store Launches School Supply Drive for Middle Tennessee Families
The Store, located on 12th Ave S in Nashville, was founded to help combat food insecurity in Middle Tennessee with empathy, dignity, and respect. Founded by Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, The Store transcends traditional food aid, offering comprehensive solutions to hunger and poverty. To address a growing need, The Store is expanding beyond with The School Store, a new project aimed at providing school supplies for Middle Tennessee families.
Conservative activist targets Harley-Davidson after John Deere, Tractor Supply
(The Center Square) – A week after John Deere announced policy changes related to conservative activist Robby Starbuck publicizing their corporate policies related to diversity, equity and Inclusion and pride event sponsorship, Starbuck began publicizing the actions of another company: Harley-Davidson. Starbuck wrote that CEO Jochen Zeitz has led the company to go “totally woke” while supporting the equality act to allow transgender individuals access to female locker rooms and forcing 1,800 employees to do virtual LGBTQ+ training. ...
Administrative advisor still working with local shelter 1 year after evaluation
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – In July 2023, the Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter Board asked local organization Summit Leadership to evaluate ways the shelter could improve. In August 2023, Brooks Blair was recommended to the board to become an administrative advisor for six months. Almost a year later, Blair is still working with the […]
Commissioners honor Volunteer track team's state championship success
The Hawkins County Commission honored the Volunteer High School boys and girls track teams Monday for their state championship meet successes, including state titles and all-state honors, this past spring. Commissioner John Gibson introduced the teams during Monday’s County Commission meeting, noting that the VHS teams had many accomplishments at the 2024 Class AA state championship. Volunteer track and field is coached by Sam Barton, Sarah Clonce, Daniel Greene and Lauren Garrison. ...
Dobyns-Bennett aims for 'future gratification,' surge back to top of conference in 2024
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — The clock is ticking to the start of the next high school football season - and as teams across the area in Tennessee continue the acclimation week of practice, Dobyns-Bennett High School is getting to work with eyes set on a big season. The Indians...
UPDATE: Hagood named head football coach at CHMS
Updated 11 p.m. (7/25/24) CHURCH HILL — Former Panther Adam Hagood will take over as the head football coach at Church Hill Middle School, school officials announced late Thursday. Hagood, who came to CHMS from Rogersville Middle School, was formally introduced as the head football coach after the Panthers' scrimmage on Thursday evening. Hagood’s staff...
ETSU alumni to compete in the Paris Olympics
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Two East Tennessee State University alumni will compete in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. According to the university, golfer Austin Meronk of Poland and tennis player Sander Gille of Belgium will represent their home countries. As a professional, Meronk has two wins on the PGA Tour and just competed […]
UT Health Science Center and leaders open new Kingsport dental clinic, helping patients and giving students hands-on experience
KINGSPORT, Tenn. — The Kingsport community has a new dental clinic, giving patients a new resource while also giving fourth-year dental students a chance to get hands-on experience inside a clinic setting. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center said community leaders, partners and supporters gathered on Wednesday to...
Blake Sexton next on the list of new assistant coaches for Savage and ETSU
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — On Thursday, ETSU men's head basketball coach Brooks Savage announced the hiring of Blake Sexton as an assistant coach - completing his coaching staff for the 2024-25 season. Sexton comes to ETSU from the University of Tennessee where he served as a student manager...
Neyland Stadium entertainment district will be big. It will change Tennessee game days forever
The University of Tennessee has selected designers and developers for its ambitious Neyland Entertainment District that will transform Vols game days and the Tennessee River waterfront on campus. A hybrid condo-hotel with a rooftop restaurant and bar will overlook Neyland Stadium. And a lively entertainment hub will be created in the area between Neyland Stadium and Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. ...
Knoxville has the fastest-rising housing prices in America, new report says
Knoxville has had the fastest-rising property prices in the country over the last five years, with median home listing prices rising a whopping 83%. AgentAdvice analyzed data from Zillow and found the median listing price in June 2019 was $189,483. It jumped to $347,303 by May 2024. Homeowners and buyers...
Free bluegrass/Americana concerts in August as Oak Ridge FCU brings back Summer Sessions
In 2018, the ORNL Federal Credit Union introduced “Summer Sessions” − a free concert series for the community featuring bluegrass and Americana bands from throughout the region. The credit union is excited to continue Summer Sessions for the 2024 season. In partnership with WDVX, ORNL FCU is hosting the free events at Yee-Haw Brewing in Knoxville and at the Museum of Appalachia near Norris. The move to the Museum of Appalachia is due to ongoing construction at...
Beardsley Community farmer speaks on how the rain is affecting her crops
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Around two weeks ago, WBIR spoke with Lia Bevins, the Farm Manager at Beardsley Community Farm, about the widespread moderate drought. She said many of her plants weren't doing well and she was hoping for rain. Now, it's here — but Bevins said it's too much....
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