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Smoky Mountain Munchies opens in downtown Knoxville as owners keep an eye on changing laws
A new downtown Knoxville smoke shop has joined the ranks of those capitalizing on the 2018 farm bill that allows the sale of certain THC products, and the owners are specializing in infused food and drinks. Smoky Mountain Munchies opened this summer with hemp-derived products as the owners watch how Tennessee's...
Another Witten could be on his way to Knoxville
Jason Whitten is a vol for life. Although Witten’s college career was not eye-popping numbers wise, he was a great blocker on the field and more than serviceable as a pass catcher as well. Witten had 797 yards receiving and seven touchdowns during his three years in Knoxville, before leaving to be drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft.
Top Workplaces: Tennessee Standard Plumbing is 'a developer of people'
Kelton Balka started Tennessee Standard Plumbing with just one other employee and a truck. Though operations began in early 2020, Balka had years of experience in the plumbing business and a finance degree under his belt. In just a few years, Balka's company has grown to 36 employees and 15 trucks, along with...
Five-star OT David Sanders Jr. taking two more visits ahead of commitment date
David Sanders Jr. announced earlier this month that he had narrowed his focus to four finalists, and he's now a little more than three weeks away from announcing his college decision. Before making his choice, he's now preparing to hit the road again to take another look at two of the schools he's still considering.
2 East Tennessee children cancer-free after months of treatment for rare eye cancer
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Knoxville family is back home after their two children underwent months of cancer treatment in Pennsylvania. Earlier this year, Thomas and Vivienne Kneller were diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of eye cancer. "Retinoblastoma is a form of eye cancer that tends to...
Chase Dollander makes Double-A debut
Former Tennessee pitcher Chase Dollander made his Double-A minor league debut with Hartford on Wednesday. Dollander pitched four innings in the Yard Goats’, 7-1, win versus Harrisburg. He recorded five strikeouts, while allowing three walks, one hit and one run (zero earned) in the contest. Hartford competes in the Eastern League and are located in Hartford, Connecticut. Dollander was selected in the first-round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft (No. 9 overall). He played for the Vols from 2022-23. Dollander (17-6) appeared in 33 games, including 31 starts, for the Vols. He recorded 228 strikeouts, one complete game and a .364 ERA in 168 innings pitched during his Tennessee career. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
Storm Team 11: Scattered showers and storms today
Rain will become more scattered the rest of today with the steady rain shifting south of the Tri-Cities. Given the drier air settling into our area, rain chances drop significantly on Friday and into the weekend. Only isolated showers and storms are expected along with warmer mid to upper 80s.
Tennessee baseball's Blake Burke signs deal with Milwaukee Brewers
First baseman Blake Burke agreed to terms with the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday for a signing bonus worth $2,100,000, according to Baseball America draft writer Carlos Collazo. The deal is underslot, as the pick had a recommended value of $2,698,300. Burke was selected No. 34 overall by the Brewers in...
Ballad Health caring for residents affected by sudden closure of assisted living facility
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to include information from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Ballad Health says it is caring for more than a dozen residents affected by the sudden closure of an area assisted living facility. In a statement Wednesday night, Ballad did not name the facility […]
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