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Donelson residents want answers from state about construction
A new state office building is being built on Stewarts Ferry Pike. Residents, even a Metro council member, say the state has left them in the dark about the project. From questions about noise and inspection reports, they want answers.
Friends remember lineman who died after being electrocuted at work
RUTLEDGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Nathan Potter, a lineman with Appalachian Electric Cooperative, died Tuesday morning after being electrocuted while working on a job site in Grainger County. “Nate was always a joy to be around. He always had a smile on his face and always made it fun,” said his...
Steele Creek Park photo contest accepting entries
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Amateur photographers can put their skills to the test in a contest to see who can best capture the natural beauty of Steele Creek Park in Bristol, Tennesse. According to a news release from the City of Bristol, Tennessee, digital submissions are being accepted for the 18th Annual Wildlife Weekend Photography […]
Ballad Health caring for residents affected by sudden closure of assisted living facility
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include information from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Ballad Health says it is caring for more than a dozen residents affected by the sudden closure of an area assisted living facility. In a statement Wednesday night, Ballad did not name the facility […]
Science Hill’s Hazell inks commitment to Milligan baseball
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – After a stellar 2024 campaign on the high school diamond, Hilltopper right-handed pitcher, Noah Hazell, has signed to continue his academic and baseball career at Milligan University. Hazell was 7-2 on the year with an ERA of 3.34. He struck out 34 batter in 56.2 innings pitched, while walking only […]
Tennessee’s Most Important Players for 2024: No. 5
Now closing in on the beginning of preseason camp on July 31,. is speeding toward the start of the 2024 college football season. After a 9-4 campaign in their third season under head coach Josh Heupel, the Vols enter a new era of the sport with an expanded SEC and the 12-team College Football Playoff heading in the right direction with 20 wins over the past two seasons, but while some position groups will be relying on a handful of veteran players, other units are turning the page to newcomers or the program’s crop of up-and-coming talent. With SEC Media Days in the books and the offseason nearing its conclusion, GoVols247 this month will be ranking Tennessee’s most important players for the upcoming season.
Knoxville Police Arrest Juan Carlos Diaz Perez in Connection with Death of 18-Year-Old Girlfriend
Knoxville Police Arrest 20-Year-Old Juan Carlos Diaz Perez for Murder of 18-Year-Old Suceli Perez. Knoxville Police Capture Juan Carlos Diaz Perez in Connection with 18-Year-Old Girlfriend’s Murder. Authorities in Knoxville, Tennessee have arrested 20-year-old Juan Carlos Diaz Perez in connection with the murder of his 18-year-old girlfriend Suceli Perez,...
New Lenoir City Schools superintendent responds to questions regarding new year
As students and teachers across the county are preparing to go back-to-school, Millicent Smith is unique in that she is taking on a new role as Lenoir City Director of Schools. Inheriting the district from Jeanne Barker, in an interview with The News-Herald, Smith recognized and continually appreciates the unique position she is in as the first-ever Lenoir City graduate to become the district’s superintendent. While she believes she will always be a teacher at heart, Smith has worked various positions within school systems across...
Honeybee Coffee regains ownership from business coach Aaron Hensley after chaotic closures
Honeybee Coffee's original owners have regained ownership of the company, according to a social media post that thanked the community for support as it rebuilds from selling to a self-proclaimed entrepreneur who staff say ran the business into the ground. "We want to start by expressing our heartfelt gratitude for the kind messages...
Tennessee baseball pitcher records 0.00 ERA halfway through Summer League
Tennessee baseball pitcher Tanner Franklin joined the Chatham Anglers as a pitcher in the Cape Cod Baseball League, a collegiate summer baseball league, and has been dominant on the mound this summer. The Cape Cod League is often considered the best summer league in the country for collegiate players and...
Once Tennessee football has game in hand, Nico Iamaleava needs to be benched. Immediately | Adams
Once Tennessee football gathers next week for media-day interviews and preseason practice, the question-and-answer exchanges might not seem much different from last year's at the same time. The quarterback will be front and center. Last season, much of the speculation about Tennessee centered on Joe Milton, UT’s new starter. Next week, the top talking...
Memphis gun control referendum may draw fire from state
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In a decision that’s expected to draw the attention of the State of Tennessee and even potentially face a legal challenge, the Memphis City Council gave final approval to a referendum letting Memphis voters decide in November on a set of tough gun control options. WREG spoke with the ordinance sponsor and […]
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