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Tennessee Football Target Christian Gass Sets July Commitment Date
Tennessee Football target Christian Gass will announce his collegiate decision later this summer. On3 Sports’ Chad Simmons reported on Wednesday afternoon that Gass’s announcement will officially come on July 20th as he chooses between Southern California, Georgia, and Tennessee. Gass holds a three-star ranking from Rivals and 247...
Urban Knoxville: From a bridge to coffee shops, closures affect business in Knoxville
This week's Urban Knoxville newsletter comes to you from Knox News reporter Keenan Thomas. Like our work? Share our free weekly newsletter with a friend. Unfortunately, there's too much going on around Knoxville to take a breather. The Gay Street Bridge is still closed to cars and pedestrians after the Tennessee Department of Transportation discovered a problem with a part of the bridge's support. Repairs can begin after a routine inspection is complete.
Diving into Alabama’s opponents: Week 8 at Tennessee
Two of college football’s best offensive minds, Kalen DeBoer and Josh Heupel, will go toe-to-toe for the first time ever in the heralded rival between Alabama and Tennessee on the third Saturday in October. The last time Alabama played in Knoxville resulted in utter chaos, as Tennessee beat Nick...
What Tennessee Basketball’s Rotation Could Look Like Next Season
After landing four players in the transfer portal earlier this offseason, Tennessee basketball has filled 11 of its 13 scholarships to work with entering the 2024-25 season. While the Vols could look to add a developmental prep prospect to their roster before the fall semester begins in August, those 11 players are the ones that will battle for playing time next season.
How flags join players, fans together as “One” Knox
KNOXVILLE. Tenn. (WATE) — There’s no place like home. “There’s a lot of pride in it, that’s where I’m from, that’s where I grew up, the culture, everything,” said Kingsford Adjei, Ghana native. But with a little help, home can be anywhere. For One Knox, the Scruffs have been a big part of creating that. […]
Dogwood Arts Commissions Seven New Murals in Downtown Knoxville
June 24, 2024 [Knoxville, Tennessee]— Strong Alley in Downtown Knoxville is getting a ‘summer refresh’ with the addition of seven new murals commissioned by Dogwood Arts. Each of the seven artists participated in a Mural Workshop at Maker Exchange earlier this year, led by local muralist Megan...
Young-Williams Animal Center officially reaches zero distemper cases
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Young-Williams Animal Center reached zero cases of distemper as of July 2, according to a post on its website. The center said it resumed the full use of all facilities as well as its adoption, spay and neuter departments. "Thanks to four weeks of round-the-clock collaboration...
Boone alumnus set for summer with Doughboys following world series title
Winning a national championship with the Tennessee Volunteers baseball team is a tough act to follow, but Daniel Boone alum Colby Backus is happy to spend the summer playing for the Appalachian League’s Johnson City Doughboys. Backus, who hit five home runs during his first season with the Vols,...
Two victims identified, one suspect arrested as police search for other suspect after fatal shooting near The Pint House
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knoxville Police Department has identified the two men who died after a shooting near a bar on Merchant Drive overnight Tuesday, and the search is continuing for one of the two suspects believed to be involved. KPD shared in an update Wednesday morning that the deceased victims have been identified […]
Shoes for School offers new shoes, school supplies and resources for students and their families
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Shoes for School is around a month away, kicking off on Aug. 3, and there are big changes coming. It will be held in a new location and offer new kinds of services and resources. It's hosted by the Knoxville Area Urban League and aims to make sure students have their back-to-school basics and are prepared for the school year.
Topping off: See as the final piece of steel is lifted for the Health Science Ed Center
Roane State Community College and its non-profit foundation, along with TCAT Knoxville, hosted a ceremony on July 2 commemorating a major milestone in the construction of the new $75 million Knox Regional Health Science Education Center in West Knoxville. Construction crews hoisted and installed the final piece of steel for...
Grant seeks to provide pathways for community college students in STEM fields
KNOXVILLE, TN — Faculty in the University of Tennessee Herbert College of Agriculture are helping pave the way for more women and minorities to seek advanced degrees in science and other STEM fields through a grant that provides mentorship and resources to community college students. The Women and Minorities...
Juneteenth celebration draws hundreds in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, TN — As the country gears up for fourth of July festivities, the sweet residue left from the Juneteenth celebrations of total freedom still linger. The moving of the MLK parade from January to June by the Martin Luther King Commemorative Committee has proven to be a success in it’s second year as over 75 groups participated in the march from Chilhowee Park to Walter Hardy Park where the Juneteenth celebration continued.
Vols' favorites James and Vescovi sign with NBA teams
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — In a big round of applause from Vols nation on Monday, two of the most accomplished players in the history of the University of Tennessee men's basketball program inked contracts with NBA teams to begin their professional careers. Josiah-Jordan James agreed to terms on a...
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