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State offering $2 million in grants for historic restoration/rehab projects
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Historical Commission announced a new grant to help cover the cost of restoring National Register-listed historic properties in the state. Overall, $2 million is available from the Historic Property/Land Acquisition Fund (HPLAF) Grant Program this year. Applications are open now through Aug. 31. The grants are competitive and can be used for historic restoration or rehabilitation projects for National Register-listed properties that have a public benefit. ...
Tennessean wins 19 awards, including general excellence, in Tennessee Press Association contest
The newspaper was recognized for its coverage of sports, breaking news, business and investigations. The Tennessean on Friday secured the Tennessee Press Association Newspaper Contest General Excellence award, along with first place awards in 13 other categories, for its work ranging from sports, breaking news, business and investigative reporting during 2023.
Montgomery County lawyer suspended by Tennessee Supreme Court for illegal law practice
The Tennessee Supreme Court penalized a Montgomery County attorney for practicing law with a suspended license. Colleen Ann Hyder, a Clarksville attorney, failed to pay her professional privilege tax in January 2020 and continued to handle clients, which is illegal in Tennessee. Licensed attorneys must pay this tax to maintain...
Young-Williams announces new program to help lost pets get home
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Operations at Young-Williams Animal Center have finally returned to normal, but the shelter has shared it is launching a new program to help them be better than “normal.” Over the last few weeks, Young-Williams has worked hard to help more than 100 pets find homes after a month-long battle with distemper […]
Food City to celebrate expanded Maynardville store
Food City officials will host ribbon cutting ceremonies on Wednesday, July 24, 10 a.m. for the newly expanded/remodeled Food City, 4344 Maynardville Highway, Maynardville, Tennessee. The grand re-opening celebration, which also begins Wednesday morning, will include special pricing on select items throughout the store. “Our customers will find the same...
Tennessee basketball to host five-star guard on official visit
2025 five-star guard Darius Adams will take an official visit to. in September, Adams told 247Sports national basketball recruiting analyst Dushawn London. Adams will also take visits to NC State (9/6), Michigan State (9/20), Alabama (9/27), UConn (10/4) and Notre Dame (10/10). The 6-foot-5, 165-pound guard is ranked as a...
Smokies walk-off Game One of doubleheader against Trash Pandas
KODAK, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Smokies walk-off Game One on Sunday afternoon in a doubleheader against the Rocket City Trash Pandas, 7-6. In what was supposed to be a seven-inning ballgame turned into nine frames. In the bottom of the ninth, Matt Shaw knotted things up with a single out to right field, plating Josh Rivera. Then, it was a sac fly from Kevin Alcántara to center field that scored James Triantos to walk-off the game for the Smokies.
Tennessee QB Commit Hints At ‘Surprise Commit Coming Soon’
Tennessee football landed its second commitment in the last eight days and the eighth commit since the start of June on Saturday afternoon when four-star Georgia linebacker Christian Gass committed to the Vols over Georgia and Southern Cal. It was the second straight Saturday that Tennessee has landed a commitment...
Call for Entries for 31st Arts in the Airport at McGhee Tyson Airport
The Arts & Culture Alliance and Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority announce a call for entries for the 31st biannual Arts in the Airport at McGhee Tyson Airport, a juried exhibition developed to allow regional artists to compete and display work in the most visited site in the area. Approximately 40-45 fine art works encompassing all styles and genres from both emerging and established artists will comprise the exhibition in the secured area behind McGhee Tyson Airport’s security gate checkpoint from October 22, 2024 – April 2025. Prizes include $1,000 in cash awards.
Christian Moore signs underslot deal with Los Angeles Angels
Former star second baseman Christian Moore agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Angels on Friday for a signing bonus worth $4,997,500. Moore's deal is underslot, as the pick had a recommended value of $6,502,800. It allows the Angels to use that saved money elsewhere on other players to sign them for above their recommended slot value.
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...
Flyboys Split With Danville, Top Burlington
DANVILLE — Greeneville traveled to Danville on Saturday for a doubleheader in which they split games with the Otterbots. There weren’t many things that went right for the Flyboys in game one, as they lost 11-1. The Flyboys struggled all game, amassing just four hits to the Otterbots’ 14. Danville took a 4-0 lead before the Flyboys got on the board in the bottom of the third. Tyler Inge hit an RBI single, driving in Dylan Jackson to make it 4-1. ...
SmartBank Recap: Chattanooga Force PK, One Knox Grabs Extra Point in Round 6 of USL Jägermeister Cup
The Chattanooga Red Wolves were on the road for Round 6 of the USL Jägermeister Cup to face One Knoxville SC. After a scoreless first half, Knoxville took a 1-0 lead through regulation time, but a late stoppage goal from Pedro Hernandez secured one point for the Red Wolves and sent the contest into penalty kicks, where Knoxville would pick up the extra point. The clubs will play their first league matches against one another on August 16th in Knoxville and will close out the 2024 series at CHI Memorial Stadium on October 5th.
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