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$50,000 winning lottery ticket unclaimed in Stewart County
CUMBERLAND CITY, Tenn. (WZTV) — A lucky Powerball player in Middle Tennessee has won $50,000. The ticket, which remains unclaimed, was sold at Sudden Service on Highway 149 East in Cumberland City. The Tennessee Lottery says the player matched four numbers plus the Powerball in Wednesday night's drawing. Get...
Tennessee lawmakers denounce racism after neo-Nazis harass child musicians downtown
Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, and Rep. G.A. Hardaway, D-Memphis, are calling for stronger action from Tennessee officials to rebuke the rising neo-Nazi presence in Nashville after five young boys were harassed by a group of white supremacists while busking downtown over the weekend. “White nationalists verbally attacked and tried to intimidate these brilliant,...
HCSO: Trespassers and meth found at Poor Valley residence
Three people pleaded guilty Wednesday to aggravated criminal trespassing charges after they were found living in a residence on Poor Valley Road Monday without the owner’s permission. The HCSO also found meth, baggies and a digital scale, and one suspect also pleaded guilty to meth possession. HCSO Deputy James...
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 […]
Niswonger Children’s Hospital teams up with area Dairy Queen stores for Miracle Treat Day
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — On Thursday, Dairy Queen stores throughout the Tri-Cities will give $1 from every Blizzard sold to Niswonger Children’s Hospital. Becca Blanton from Niswonger Children’s Hospital was in the News Channel 11 studio to explain the importance of this community fundraiser.
New dental clinic in Kingsport to serve as training ground and help locals
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — After months of hard work, the Kingsport Dental Clinic of the Appalachian Highlands is now complete. There are so many people in this region that can’t afford dental care and travel two to three hours to find clinics such as what we’re looking at here, said Kingsport City Manager Christ McCartt.
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....
‘He made a big impact’ | South Knoxville, family remembers selfless man killed on Chapman Highway
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The South Knoxville community is facing a pretty stark adjustment, with those in the area saying they’ll miss seeing a staple of the community. Dale Pedrick died at 67 Wednesday morning when he was hit while walking down Chapman Highway. People who frequent the area said he was a common sight along the South Knoxville road.
Rain takes a good pause before more showers help bust the drought
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - We are nearly at the end of a prolonged rainy pattern; so far we have nine days in a row but Friday and Saturday should be quite a bit drier. More rain is back late Sunday night and through next Tuesday. All of this rain should...
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