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How the Tennessee Whiskey Trail contributes billions to the Nashville, Tennessee economy
Tennessee whiskey is much more than a single brand. The Tennessee Whiskey Trail, which encompasses nearly 30 distillery brands — some with multiple locations, and more than 40 destinations across 500 miles, has become a major tourist draw. From the Tasting Bar at Nashville Barrel Co. to Bootleggers and...
Heart of the Community: Local pediatricians helping shelter 'critters' feel loved
NEWPORT — From taking care of pediatric patients during the day to showing love to shelter animals during their free time, two local doctors are making a difference in our community. Dr. Samuel Puckett and Dr. Jennifer Sauceman both go a step above and beyond to make sure people — and animals — feel loved and get the attention they deserve. Dr. Puckett has practiced medicine since 1982 and sees patients all day at Newport Pediatrics. In his free time, you may see him caring...
Tracking out storms again for Sunday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Rain and storms are in the forecast again for Sunday with some heavy downpours at times. We’re also staying in the 80s for the extended period. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android to stay informed on the go and between newscasts. We share custom videos, and you can receive our messages on the latest conditions and forecasts.
CEO Camp grads are still in middle school, but they’re already business-savvy leaders
Victoria Khomenko works tirelessly to help her small business succeed. There's one thing that sets Khomenko apart from other Knoxville entrepreneurs, though. She's 12. To learn more about strategies for selling her jewelry, Khomenko signed up for CEO Camp for Young Women through Webb School's Camp Webb, she told Knox News.
State unemployment holds steady at historic low
NASHVILLE — Tennessee continues to experience record-low unemployment, according to data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The rate for June came in at 3%, which was unchanged from the all-time low unemployment rate the state recorded in May. In a year-to-year comparison, Tennessee’s June 2024 seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 of a percentage point. Employers added new jobs to Tennessee’s workforce between May...
Leadership Blount County presents Class of 2025
When Leadership Blount County was formed in 1990, community leadership programming in America was a relatively new concept. Unlike corporate management training, the idea of training nearly 40 individuals about every aspect of the community in order to build involvement was a novel idea in Blount County. Blount County and its needs have changed over the last decades, Leadership Blount has aspired to meet those needs through its programming. After...
Keep the rain gear handy, tracking unsettled weather ahead
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - While some areas have received more rain than others, those who haven’t seen as much have plenty of chances ahead as rain coverage continues to increase the next few days. Our unsettled pattern and cooler afternoons continue as we head into Monday and through much of the week ahead.
Dancing Bear Lodge to celebrate the Appalachian region
TOWNSEND, Tenn. (WATE) — Immerse yourself in a 3-day event held at the Dancing Bear Lodge & Appalachian Bistro, where you can reconnect with your Appalachian heritage or discover the rich culture of the region. Enjoy traditional Appalachian cuisine, live music, educational activities, and much more as the community comes together to celebrate and explore all that Appalachia has to offer.
Why Todd Helton's baseball Hall of Fame display has a Tennessee football helmet
Todd Helton sometimes gets recognized in Knoxville, his hometown and the place where he grew into a baseball star. But people often don't bring up his baseball accolades. They bring up the fact he was a Tennessee football quarterback. Helton, a two-sport athlete at Tennessee, is being enshrined Sunday in the National Baseball Hall...
'We're out $10,000' | Travel plans and pocketbooks impacted in East Tennessee after global tech outage hits airlines
ALCOA, Tenn. — A global tech outage affected millions worldwide, and for travelers at McGhee Tyson Airport in East Tennessee -- it was no different. Spokesperson for the airport Becky Huckaby said around a third of flights were impacted during the outage. Kelly Smith, a Knox County mom, shared...
Community groups encourage financial literacy on 7/20
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — United Way of Greater Knoxville, financial institutions, businesses and non-profit organizations hosted a free community event Saturday to encourage financial literacy. Financial Literacy 720 is a campaign that aims to help families and young professionals reach a 720 credit score. Credit Karma describes '720' as the...
High school football returns with 2024 Countdown to Kickoff
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -It’s that time of the year again! High school football season is fast approaching, and WVLT News is covering all the angles for the start of the 2024 season with the Countdown to Kickoff. High school talent has been impressive recently, producing top talents like Caleb...
Aberdeen’s Josh Heupel looks to continue elevating Tennessee in his fourth year
DALLAS, TX (Dakota News Now) - In the ever-changeing SEC, Aberdeen’s Josh Heupel has some company this year. He’s no longer the only head coach to hail from South Dakota with Milbank’s Kalen DeBoer taking over at Alabama, and his Tennessee Volunteers aren’t the only team in orange anymore with the University of Texas joining the fold.
Vols in Pro Baseball: VFLs Shining as Second Half of Season Gets Underway
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – With the second half of the 2024 season kicking off Friday afternoon, former Tennessee Volunteers across the nation continue to well-represent their alma mater throughout the professional ranks, including one's upcoming enshrinement into the sport's lore forever. Garrett Crochet's meteoric rise has been the talk of...
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