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Decision day for four-star Vols linebacker/edge target Christian Gass
One of Tennessee football's top targets now is just a few hours away from revealing his commitment. Four-star Class of 2025 linebacker/edge rusher Christian Gass of Eastside High School in Covington, Ga., is set to make his college choice known Saturday afternoon, and the Vols are one of his three finalists.
Dollywood Jeopardy: Dolly Parton Cuts Ties With Company After Gross Illegal Activity Uncovered
While Dollywood regains momentum following its sudden closure earlier this week, new information has surfaced regarding gross illegal activity related to the popular theme park. Dollywood’s Troubled Week. Just an hour after welcoming guests on July 17, Dollywood had to temporarily shut down due to a water main break....
BANNED FOR LIFE: Buc-ee’s Bans A Service Duck And Its Owner From Stores
A Wild Story Involving A Service Duck, Its Owner And The Famous "Beaver" Has Social Media Talking. As we sit here in Texas, its been fun watching Buc-ee's expand all across the country and seeing the reaction from folks who make their first trip to the popular travel center. But...
41 days until it is football time in Tennessee
Will kick off its 2024 football season in 41 days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign on Aug. 31 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 12:45 p.m. EDT and SEC Network will televise the contest. 2024 will be the fourth season for Tennessee under head coach...
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...
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.
VFL Todd Helton inducted into National Baseball Hall of Fame
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. (WJHL) – Four more men joined one of the elite fraternities in all of professional sports on Sunday – The National Baseball Hall of Fame. Adrian Beltre, Joe Mauer, former Bristol Tigers manager, Jim Leyland – and VFL Todd Helton were all officially enshrined in Cooperstown. The Knoxville native took down records in […]
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...
Knoxville mayor says she is undecided on who she will support as DNC delegate
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon spoke to reporters on Sunday following the news that President Joe Biden would not seek reelection. She declined to say who she would support as a delegate at the Democratic National Convention.
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.
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...
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