Coker Creek
LATEST NEWS
Tennessee 5-star QB recruit Faizon Brandon's mom sues North Carolina over NIL | Report
The mother of Tennessee football recruit Faizon Brandon, a five-star quarterback in the 2026 class, has filed a lawsuit against the state of North Carolina over its restrictions on public high school athletes to earn money off their name, image and likeness, ESPN.com reported. Brandon is arguably the No. 1 quarterback in the 2026 class. He committed to Tennessee on Aug. 3 as the latest high-profile quarterback headed to the Vols in the NIL era. The Greensboro,...
Dobyns-Bennett teacher celebrates Tennessee Teacher of the Year title
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Dobyns-Bennett High School’s Bryan Kerns returned to the classroom Monday morning after being recognized as the 2024-25 Tennessee Teacher of the Year. Kerns taught math at the high school for more than 15 years before pioneering the school’s Fire Program, which he now runs. “I was a full math teacher and […]
TennCare illegally cut health care for thousands of Tennesseans, judge rules
Tennessee's Medicaid program TennCare unlawfully terminated health care coverage for thousands of Tennesseans, a federal judge ruled Monday, marking the conclusion of a four-year-long class-action lawsuit. "Poor, disabled, and otherwise disadvantaged Tennesseans should not require luck, perseverance, or zealous lawyering to receive healthcare benefits they are entitled to under the law," U.S. District...
Tennessee Treasury returns $20,232 in unclaimed property to nonprofits in honor of National Nonprofit Day
NASHVILLE – In celebration of National Nonprofit Day, the Tennessee Department of Treasury, Unclaimed Property Division is working to successfully return more than $20,000 in missing money to various nonprofit organizations throughout the state. This initiative highlights the Department’s commitment to supporting nonprofits that play a crucial role in Tennessee communities. Unclaimed property is money […] The post Tennessee Treasury returns $20,232 in unclaimed property to nonprofits in honor of National Nonprofit Day appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
‘People are afraid to call 911’: Organization plans push to change Tennessee’s Good Samaritan Law for drug overdoses
Tennessee's Good Samaritan Law, passed in 2014, grants civil and criminal immunity to those who call 911 during an emergency. However, an amendment to the law only grants immunity once when it comes to drug overdoses.
From cyberattacks to severe weather: How secure is Tennessee’s power grid?
When gunfire attacks took down two electric substations in North Carolina in 2022, 45,000 people were left without power and one woman using an oxygen tank died. This led 6 News to investigate the safety of the power grid in Tennessee.
New ION Robotic Bronchoscopy Platform to Enhance Lung Cancer Care at Local Hospital
Ascension Saint Thomas is proud to announce the expansion of the ION Robotic Bronchoscopy Platforms this month in three Middle Tennessee hospitals. The state-of-the-art, robotic-assisted navigational bronchoscopy platform advances the possibilities for streamlined, minimally invasive lung cancer care. The healthcare system was the first in Tennessee to acquire the new technology in 2020 and began offering procedures at the West campus. The ION system and the first DaVinci 5 robot system in Nashville at Ascension Saint Thomas West campus are leading the way in early detection and treatment of lung cancer for patients. Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown and Rutherford campuses are receiving ION systems later this month as part of Ascension Saint Thomas continued commitment to cancer care for middle Tennessee.
Tennessee high school football rankings: See who made Knoxville area poll for Week 2
Here are the top 10 Knoxville area high school football teams after Week 1 of the 2024 TSSAA season. 1. Maryville (1-0): The Rebels couldn’t have been more dominant in Week 1, beating Heritage 51-0. Maryville's sophomore quarterback Will Jones played cleanly, going 10-of-15 passing for 169 yards and four touchdowns. It also enjoyed a taste of what senior tailback Price Davis, a Davidson commit, can do. In one half, he had 13 carries for 86 rushing...
The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission unanimously approved the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s operational budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which will commence in July 2025
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the decision was made during the Commission’s August meeting, held at the Tennessee Farm Bureau headquarters for the first time since May 2000. In addition to approving the budget, the Commission received an overview of a newly developed deer management...
Vol Network’s "Big Orange Hotline" Radio Show Debuts Monday
KNOXVILLE - The Vol Network's "Big Orange Hotline" radio show debuts for the 2024 football season at 8 p.m. ET Monday across the state of Tennessee live from the outdoor patio at Dead End BBQ restaurant on Sutherland Avenue in Knoxville. The Vol Network's Bob Kesling hosts the show and...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.