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WATCH: High school football jamboree action takes place across East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tonight marked the unofficial start of the 2024 high school football season. Several teams across East Tennessee participated in jamborees for fans to get a preview of what they can expect on Friday nights this fall.
Tennessee state Rep. John Ragan challenges primary loss, alleges illegal crossover voting
Tennessee state Rep. John Ragan, R-Oak Ridge, is challenging his primary loss, alleging more than 1,000 Anderson County voters who were not legitimate Republicans crossed over to cast a GOP ballot in the race he lost by just 258 votes. Ragan's challenge rests on controversial state law that states only "bona fide"...
See It: Opening Night at the 2024 Tennessee State Fair
The Tennessee State Fair kicked off on Thursday in Lebanon and thousands of guests came out for opening night. The Tennessee State Fair has been hosted in WIlson County since 2021 when the Fairgrounds in Nashville shifted to the development of GEODIS Park and multi-use housing. The State Fair hosts traditional livestock competitions, tractor pull at the Motor Sports Arena, and several carnival rides for all ages. Deep fryers kept busy with funnel cakes, Oreos and corndogs. The State Fair will continue through August 24.
Gretchen Wilson Went to Extremes to Sell Her Luxurious Tennessee Home [Pictures]
Gretchen Wilson recently sold her luxurious home in rural Tennessee, and in a new interview, the country singer reveals that she had to jump through some unusual hoops to get the deal done. Talking to Taste of Country Nights host Evan Paul, the "Redneck Woman' singer revealed that she had...
New Commissioners Join Tennessee Higher Education Commission to Elevate Postsecondary Success
Nashville just got a fresh infusion of ideas and experience in the realm of higher education. Five new faces have joined the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC), and they're set to bring their diverse expertise to the table. These appointments were announced by Governor Bill Lee and reported by the THEC. The new members, hailing from all corners of the state, took their seats at the commission's quarterly meeting yesterday.
Cargill Teams With Australian Ag-Tech Firm to Save Water on Mississippi Cotton Farms
Minimizing water usage has become a goal for many cotton producers in their quest to harvest more sustainable crops. Better Cotton Teams with Pakistan's PULSE on Smallholder Farm Transparency Initiative To that end, agricultural giant Cargill has joined forces with Australia-based agricultural technology company Goanna Ag for a pilot program focused on improving irrigation efficiency in cotton fields in the Mississippi Delta. Goanna Ag specializes in on-farm irrigation management with its GoField software solution, which employs field sensors, satellite imagery, weather forecasts and crop data to achieve precise irrigation and optimize water usage. Through the partnership with Cargill, GoField technology will be available...
Scott Bloomquist’s death came just months after battling a series of personal issues including problems with wife
SCOTT Bloomquist suffered a number of devastating injuries and personal setbacks prior to his tragic death at the age of 60. The dirt track racing legend reportedly died while flying his vintage plane near his Tennessee home on Friday morning. The larger-than-life personality is survived by his daughter, Ariel, his parents and a sister. Bloomquist was previously married to […]
la Madeleine Inks Deals for 3 New Cafés in Florida, Tennessee and Texas
French-founded and French-owned franchise concept continues expansion, bringing approachable classic cuisine across the country. The three new franchise groups and their development plans are:. Orlando, Florida: Multi-national, multi-unit franchisee group Pieocentral LLC plans to expand its presence in the Greater Orlando market with its first la Madeleine restaurant, slated to...
Two close calls in one week for TDOT employees
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is pleading with drivers to pay attention and slow down. So far this year, our vehicles and equipment have been hit 73 times, 15 of those involving HELP Units. The most recent happened on Thursday, in Coffee County. A driver hit a TDOT truck...
Beacon launches interactive map showing impact of zoning on West Tennessee housing costs
The Beacon Center has released part two of the Tennessee Zoning Atlas, focusing on West Tennessee. This iteration of the atlas covers eight West Tennessee counties in the Memphis and Jackson areas. The counties included are Shelby, Fayette, Tipton, Chester, Crockett, Gibson, Madison, and Haywood County (home of the future Blue Oval City Ford assembly plant).
Flags at the State Capitol fly at half-staff to honor a fallen Tennessee police officer
Governor Bill Lee pays tribute to a fallen officer in Tennessee by ordering the State Capitol flags to be lowered to half-staff. In remembrance of Memphis police officer Demetrice Johnson, the flags will fly at half-staff until sunset. Governor Lee expressed his ongoing support and prayers for Officer Johnson’s family,...
Newly Wed Foods is expanding into Bradley County
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Newly Weds Foods, LLC officials announced Newly Wed Foods, LLC is expanding into Cleveland, Tennessee. “I’m proud to announce Newly Weds Foods’ second expansion in the Volunteer State....
Henry Co. Junior Livestock Auction Raises $498,512
Paris, Tenn.–Henry County Fair officials have shared the good news that the Junior Livestock Auction did indeed exceed the total raised in 2023. The 2024 total is $498,512, compared with last year’s total of some $435,000. A total 120 exhibitors showed their steer, lambs, goats and hogs in...
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