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Ruling: County, Lenoir City suit to move forward
The ruling for motions to dismiss a Loudon County lawsuit against Lenoir City and two other defendants has been made, but it didn’t provide immediate resolution one way or the other. The defendants’ motions to dismiss were denied in part and granted in part, according to the ruling from Circuit Court Judge Mike Pemberton issued Aug. 21. Ultimately, the case wasn’t outright dismissed, nor is it proceeding straight to trial. ...
An old Dandridge school becomes new affordable living: See inside the $11.5M renovation
On a hill in Dandridge overlooking Main Street and the sparkling waters of Douglas Lake, an old brick schoolhouse left empty for decades will soon complete its transformation into affordable housing. It was no cake walk to pull off the $11.5 million renovation to create Dandridge School Lofts, which will open this fall...
'Making sure voices are heard': Knox County voters can select a woman in almost every race
Knox County voters will have an opportunity to elect a woman in almost every single race this fall, up and down the ballot. With Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential race and two women fighting to be Tennessee's U.S. senator, more women than men are on Knox County ballots. ...
Vols unveil fan-experience enhancements at Neyland Stadium for 2024 season
With preparing to kick off its season against Chattanooga, the Vols have unveiled several new fan-experience enhancements going into Saturday's opener at Neyland Stadium. The offseason improvements to the stadium include upgraded speakers and new TVs in some areas, while Tennessee is also offering more concessions options and commemorative tickets for each game.
How to avoid legal trouble while celebrating on gameday: Lawyer explains
Tennessee football is back this weekend, and gameday wouldn't be the same without all the festivities that Vol fans have come to know and love. For those planning to flood Neyland and celebrate the return of college football season, here are legal traps that could ruin gameday.
Diamond Vols Podcast: Show V the money
Looking for discussion on Tony Vitello's new contract, baseball's bolstered coaching staff, stadium renovation updates and the future for the program that just won a national championship?. There's a GoVols247 Podcast — specifically a Diamond Vols Podcast — for that. GoVols247's Ben McKee (from his unnamed home studio)...
Wild Inside: Raising Ocoee salamanders at Zoo Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Did you know that the Great Smoky Mountains are considered the salamander capital of the world?. There are many species roaming the Smokies, but five baby Ocoee salamanders, smaller than a paperclip, now call Zoo Knoxville home. “These guys like to hang out in seepages and...
Knoxville's Henley Street Bridge deck will be colorfully lit for the first time since 2018
Knoxville's Henley Street Bridge will once again light up with the colors of the Tennessee Volunteers after crews worked to restore the street-level lights display years after it stopped operating. For the first time since 2018, the lights on the deck will glow orange and white starting at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 29 in honor of the football home opener Aug. 31. ...
Humane Society Tennessee Valley with an Adorable Adoptable!
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley joins the Living East Tennessee crew with an adorable adoptable you can take home and make part of your family. Humane Society Tennessee Valley is the first animal shelter in the state of Tennessee and the first no-kill...
Tennessee basketball announces sellout of season tickets
Basketball announced on Wednesday morning that it has sold out it's season ticket number of 14,500 for the second consecutive season. It marks the sixth straight season in which Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center has sold at least 13,000 season tickets. UT's announcement on Aug. 28 comes just over...
Three Suspects Identified in Market Square Garage Incident in Downtown Knoxville
The Knoxville Police Department (KPD) has identified three suspects involved in a violent altercation that occurred at the Market Square Garage in downtown Knoxville. According to a WATE report, the suspects were involved in an early morning fight on Saturday and have since been apprehended, with charges pending against them. The investigation is currently ongoing as the police work through the details of the case.
ESPN's FPI ranks Tennessee football No. 9 in the country
College football season is here, and Tennessee football is preparing for their season opener against Chattanooga on Saturday afternoon. The Vols are preparing for its first game in the Nico Iamaleava era. The Vols have high expectations for the 2024 season with Nico under center and the fourth year with Josh Heupel as the head football coach.
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