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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...
Tennessee basketball offers 2026 small forward Manny Green
Tennessee offered a scholarship to 2026 small forward prospect Manny Green. “Blessed to receive an offer from the University of Tennessee offered,” Green said. The 6-foot-6, 185-pound four-star small forward is from Cedar Grove High School in Ellenwood, Georgia. Green ranks as the No. 52 prospect in the class of 2026. He ranks as the No. 17 small forward and No. 3 player in Georgia, according to 247Sports. Green has scholarship offers from Tennessee, Kennesaw State, Georgia State, Cal State Bakersfield, Georgia Tech and Cincinnati. Center DeWayne Brown is Tennessee’s only commitment in its 2025 recruiting class. PHOTOS: A look at Rick Barnes through the years Blessed To Receive An Offer From The University Of Tennessee 🙏🏾🙏🏾#Govolunteers @Vol_Hoops @BarstoolTenn #Stillworking #staytrue pic.twitter.com/oMfBFCkUYN — manny🐐 (@_mannygreen5) July 2, 2024
2025 cornerback receives Tennessee crystal ball prediction
2025 cornerback prospect Onis Konanbanny received a crystal ball prediction from 247Sports’ Tom Loy. The 6-foot-1, 180-pound four-star cornerback prospect is from Heathwood Hall Episcopal School in Columbia, South Carolina. Konanbanny ranks as the No. 303 prospect in the class of 2025. He ranks as the No. 30 cornerback and No. 5 player in South Carolina. The cornerback prospect officially visited Tennessee on June 21. Tennessee has 16 commitments in its 2025 recruiting class: Quarterback George MacIntyre, defensive lineman Ethan Utley, tight end Jack Vandorselaer, cornerback Dylan Lewis, running back Justin Baker, wide receiver Joakim Dodson, cornerback Tyler Redmond, safety Sidney Walton, wide receiver Radarious Jackson, offensive lineman Antoni Kade Ogumoro, edge Jayden Loftin, offensive lineman Nic Moore, defensive lineman Charles House, offensive lineman Douglas Utu, cornerback Tre Poteat. and edge Mariyon Dye.
59 days until it is football time in Tennessee
Tennessee will kick off its 2024 football season in 59 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...
Franklin alum AJ Russell wins College World Series ring with Tennessee
An elbow injury kept AJ Russell sidelined for most of the season, but the pitcher from Franklin left the College World Series with an unforgettable memory as Tennessee won its first national championship in baseball. It was agonizing for the 6-foot-6 sophomore not to be on the mound in Omaha,...
Emerald Youth hoping to build anticipated $20 million youth development facility in East Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Emerald Youth Foundation said it hopes to build a new $20 million facility in East Knoxville that would focus on "whole child youth development." It said it responded to Knoxville's request for contractors to bid on a project to develop a parcel of vacant land.
Weigel’s adds smash burgers to the menu
Weigel’s has added a new smash burger menu to its foodservice program, the company announced on Tuesday. The smash burgers come in four types — The W, barbecue bacon cheddar, mushroom swiss, and The Scorcher — and cost $6 each, with additional patties for $2 each. With...
SCOTUS decision will not impact Knoxville’s approach on homelessness, Mayor Kincannon says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Supreme Court ruling declared cities are now allowed to create and enforce sleep bans on homeless people sleeping outside. Previous Coverage: Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside, even if shelter space is lacking. In Tennessee, it’s already a felony...
Foster care workers searching for more diverse and affirming foster care families, as teens stay in foster care system
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — At 17 years old, Agape Love came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Love said their decision came after years of intense examination from their family who scoured for signs that they were queer — especially during their teenage years. "Before I even...
Four-Star Safety Cuts List To Four Ahead Of Commitment Date
Four-star safety Lagonza Hayward has cut his list to four schools and has moved up his commitment date to July 27, he shared on X (Twitter) over the weekend. Hayward is deciding between a top group that includes Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee. Early in June, Hayward announced a...
Knoxville Announces July 4th Closures and Travel Advisories Ahead of Independence Day Festivities
As the United States gears up to celebrate its day of independence, Knoxville residents are being reminded to plan their travels carefully around the city closures announced for July 4. According to a release from the City of Knoxville, city offices will shutter their doors in observance of the holiday. Commuters are advised that both the Gay Street Bridge and Henley Bridge will also be closed on this day, potentially congesting detour routes.
2024 4th of July Weather
Some of you will see storms, some of you will not. Some will have fireworks, some will postpone until probably Saturday , because Friday is going to be quite wet. Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 104. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Parents can now be fined for their children's crimes in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — Tennessee parents can now be held accountable for their children’s crimes. The decision to hold them accountable boils down to the judge. The Parental Accountability Act became a law in Tennessee this week. It aims to stop children from committing crimes before they turn into serious criminals.
Tennessee Ranks Among Top Ten Worst States to Work in America
A recent study analyzing data in three key areas has named among the top ten worst states to work in America. The study conducted by OxFamAmerica.org looked at three key areas of American work life: wages, worker protections, and rights to organize. The score in each area was weighted to calculate a final score for each of the 50 states, along with Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia.
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