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First day of school in Oak Ridge
Monday was the first day of school in Oak Ridge Schools. Here students arrive early for the school day at Woodland Elementary School, one of the city school system's four elementary schools. Nearby Anderson County Schools and Roane County Schools open for their first full days on Aug 5. ...
Knox County Commission considers resolutions aimed at improving Beaver Creek, including Powell area
POWELL, Tenn. — Knox County Commissioners voted Monday after considering resolutions aimed at improving Beaver Creek. One resolution effectively approves a grant contract to remove the Coward Mill Dam in northwest Knox County and stabilize Beaver Creek's banks. By removing the dam, county leaders hope to promote water quality and fish passage. According to the resolution, Knox County will receive up to $546,600 from the Resource Protection competitive American Rescue Plan Grant.
Tennessee man leads police chase in Owensboro
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – A Tennessee native has been arrested after leading Kentucky State Police on a high-speed chase through Owensboro. Authorities say they arrested George Scott after failing to stop for a trooper on I-165. They say the chase led to US 60 Bypass and onto KY 54 east. Other troopers were said to […]
One dead, 1 in custody after stabbing, Knoxville police say
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - One person is dead and one person is in custody after a stabbing victim showed up at a Knoxville church, according to the Knoxville Police Department. Officers responded to the Cokesbury United Methodist Church around 11:45 a.m. Tuesday after a man was stabbed, KPD’s Communications Manager...
4-star LB Christian Gass announces commitment
Four-star linebacker recruit Christian Gass has committed to the Tennessee Volunteers over the Georgia Bulldogs. Gass’ commitment brings Tennessee’s class of 2025 into the top-10 recruiting classes in the country. The elite linebacker prospect plays high school football for Eastside High School in Covington, Georgia. The Eastside standout is Tennessee’s No. 18 commitment in the class of 2025. The Volunteers are still behind Georgia in the SEC recruiting rankings. Georgia and head coach Kirby Smart have the third-best recruiting class in the nation. Gass is ranked as the No. 204 player in the class of 2025, per the 247Sports Composite. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound linebacker is the No. 22 player at his position and the No. 31 prospect in Georgia. Tennessee is getting a that versatile linebacker plays both edge and outside linebacker. Gass has excellent speed off the edge and sticks to opposing receiving targets in pass coverage. Gass also runs track for Eastside and has good speed.
Tennessee campaign finance officials blast AG, calling deferral of inquiry an abdication
Members of Tennessee’s Registry of Election Finance on Tuesday accused Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti of sluggish and inadequate handling of campaign finance investigations, calling his approach “an abdication of responsibility.” The registry oversees campaign finance in Tennessee and criticism arose from an investigation requested by members into a complaint against two groups that...
Revival: Tech students revive rural machinery for local farmers
Students heard lectures on topics ranging from how to calculate how well a tractor is running to how to get the most use out of a tractor. This past semester, students at Tennessee Tech University got the chance to assist local farmers while getting hands-on experience during the Agricultural Machinery and Tractors class offered by Tech’s School of Agriculture.
La Vergne Man Wins $1,000 a Week for Life in Cash 4 Life Drawing
July 22, 2024 – A change to what had become a “morning coffee routine” led to a very lucky happenstance for a La Vergne man, who won $1,000 a week for life playing the Tennessee Education Lottery’s Cash 4 Life drawing-style game. “The store where I...
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE LEADS MULTI-AGENCY ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING AT STONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Crossville, TN – The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Crossville Police Department, Fairfield Glade Police Department, Cumberland County Emergency Medical Services, Crossville Fire Department, Cumberland County Fire Department, Tennessee Wildlife Management Agency, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and Tennessee Highway Patrol, joined forces for a comprehensive active shooter training exercise at Stone Elementary School.
Surcheros Signs Largest Development Deal in Company History
Surcheros, a community favorite rooted in bold flavors with Southern hospitality, is set to mark its official debut in Tennessee. The Fresh Mex brand has announced a significant franchise agreement with WilCo Fresh Mex, LLC, marking the brand’s largest development deal to date. This expansion will introduce Surcheros to the Nashville market with plans for seven new units.
NashVillager Podcast: Tennessee’s Father of the United Nations
On the anniversary of his death, a reminder of why we should probably all know more about who Cordell Hull was. Plus the local news for July 23, 2024 and a debut album that was years in the works. Credits:. This is a production of Nashville Public Radio. Host/producer: Nina...
Tennessee among top U.S. states with people in financial distress, study says. Here's what that means.
Tennessee is among the top five states in the country with the most amount of people in financial distress, a new study from WalletHub shows. According to WalletHub, an account in distress is defined as a credit account that is in forbearance or has its payments delayed, meaning the account holder is...
'Thank you for watching, for listening, for caring' | Bill Williams honored with bench in Fountain City Park in celebration of his 90th birthday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Anyone who knows "Straight From The Heart" knows Bill Williams, Anchor Emeritus with WBIR. “I am God blessed. I really am,” said Bill. “It was kind of an act of fate, or an act of God that brought me here.”. On Tuesday, former and...
Chase deepens its footprint into East Tennessee opening more full-service branches
Chase Bank announced in February it planned to open 500 new branches nationwide and hire 3,500 employees over the next three years, including deeper into Tennessee. Following the expansion in the Nashville and Memphis markets and one branch near Knoxville, Chase will open five to six more branches in East Tennessee by the end of 2026. The 11242 Kingston Pike branch in Farragut opened in April and another branch at 503 Foothills Plaza in Maryville opened in May.
Dollywood hosting hiring events for seasonal workers
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Dollywood announced Tuesday that the theme park is looking to hire for seasonal positions ahead of the fall and Christmas seasons. The theme park will be hosting several hiring events ahead of its Harvest Festival and Smoky Mountain Christmas events. They’re scheduled for the Sevierville Civic Center on Aug. 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
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