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Cherokee tribe seeks to halt construction of new Moccasin Bend facility on historic land
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Earlier this year, Tennessee lawmakers approved a plan to build a new Moccasin Bend mental health facility on the existing site. Ever since the state announced that plan, there has been push back from several groups. Advocates met back in April to discuss alternatives or new...
FAMILY TRADITION: 'Kith and kin' gather for Avery County Heritage Festival
NEWLAND — One day each year, numerous area families and organizations convene on the Square in Newland to share scrapbooks, swap stories and tell tales of ancestral lore as individuals, families and guests gathered for the 2024 Avery County Heritage Festival. This year’s edition took place under a mostly sunny sky on Saturday, June 29, as Avery Countians and people from across Western North Carolina gathered to learn more about their “kith and kin,” or, in layman’s terms, family and friends. Among the activities during...
Avery County Sheriff offers reminders for a safe Independence Day holiday
NEWLAND — According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission in 2023, there were an estimated 10,200 fireworks-related injuries and 11 fireworks-related deaths in 2022. Avery County Sheriff Mike Henley hopes to encourage the public to keep themselves and their families safe while celebrating our nation’s independence this week. You can help to reduce the number of fireworks-related injuries by following these basic safety tips: Research city/county ordinances and...
Limestone Bitcoin miner GRIID merging with larger company
LIMESTONE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Bitcoin mining company GRIID, which operates a facility in Limestone that became the subject of a lawsuit, has agreed to merge with a larger and more profitable Bitcoin mining company, CleanSpark. The deal would breathe new life into GRIID, which has lost millions of dollars in the past couple years, and […]
Kingsport announces road closures for July 4th events
The City of Kingsport has announced road closures for the city’s Independence Day celebrations. The Mack Riddle American Legion Independence Day Parade steps of at 10 a.m. and some roads will be closed starting the morning of July 4 until the parade is finished. The parade route will go down Center Street from Wateree Street to Memorial Park on Fort Henry Drive and will affect some adjacent roadways. Expect additional road closers Saturday in Kingsport for the city’s annual Red, White, and Boom event on Main Street beginning at 5 p.m.
Grab Your Popcorn! Tennessee’s SEC Takeover Lineup Officially Announced
It’s almost time to grab some popcorn and start the weekend early with Tennessee’s SEC Network Takeover right around the corner. Tennessee’s SEC Network Takeover will span 24 hours on Friday, July 5, starting at midnight. The takeover will feature the Vols’ National Championship victory over Texas...
Tanner Franklin commits to Tennessee baseball as transfer pitcher: 'It is pretty self-explanatory'
Tanner Franklin heard music in the background when Tony Vitello called him in late June. The Tennessee baseball coach apologized for the noise. The Vols were taking batting practice at the College World Series, Vitello explained to open a frank conversation about wanting the Kennesaw State transfer to be a Vol. Message heard. ...
Oversized load continues to travel through East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A massive oversized load has been traveling from Kansas to Kingsport since Thanksgiving of 2023. The boiler headed for Eastman Chemical Plant has to be pulled and pushed in order to move across the region. Residents have taken to social media to follow along as the...
'We can't wait to be back home' || Knoxville newlyweds stuck in Jamaica as Hurricane Beryl nears
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knoxville newlyweds Casey and Warner Haley traveled to Jamaica to embark on their honeymoon. But it wasn't until recently that they realized severe weather would become a strong factor in their holiday. Casey said they landed in Jamaica on Sunday knowing about Hurricane Beryl but were...
WATCH: Gatlinburg hotel guests feed a bear from a balcony. That's illegal and dangerous
A video captured at a Great Smoky Mountains resort shows people feeding a black bear, an activity that is illegal in Gatlinburg. In the video, a group leans over a balcony above LeConte Creek to look at a bear on the rocks below, as others look on from their balconies. One person begins throwing food out of a bag down to the bear, which stretches up on its hind legs to reach up toward the balcony.
Nashville Heat Advisory, Residents Warned of Heat Index Values up to 112 Ahead of Holiday Weekend
Middle Tennessee is bracing for a wave of intense heat, as the National Weather Service in Nashville issues a heat advisory that takes effect from 1 p.m. this afternoon to 7 p.m. CDT tomorrow. The advisory alerts residents to the perilously high heat index values, which are expected to reach up to 112 during the hottest parts of the day. The heat index is a measure that combines air temperature and humidity to present an understanding of how hot it really feels outside.
Beloved Loudon County Habitat Employee Retires
Those who know her adore her and aspire to live with her kindness and grace. After 10 and a half years serving Loudon County Habitat for Humanity, Sandi Byrd has decided to retire — leaving behind a legacy of resilience, hard work and a heart for this community. Amidst her retirement, though, she isn’t completely hanging up her hard hat just yet. With every person she meets, Sandi greets them...
AJ Russell plans to pitch for Tennessee baseball in 2025, updates Tommy John recovery
AJ Russell plans to pitch for Tennessee baseball in the 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in June. The Vols pitcher had the less-invasive internal brace version of the common elbow surgery, which has a shorter recovery period and increases the possibility that he could pitch at some point as a junior at Tennessee. ...
Knoxville artist brings Smokey to Strong Alley in new downtown mural
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Knoxville artist put up a new mural in the downtown area, incorporating his love for the outdoors, nature and the state of Tennessee. Of course, it also makes sure to highlight the University of Tennessee's mascot — Smokey. Gared Luquet painted the mural in...
Long John Silver's returns to Oak Ridge 'shores'
It's been open in Oak Ridge for about a week. Have you got your Long John Silver's seafood and hushpuppies fix yet?. The subject of many local social media posts opened on Thursday, June 27. The Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony that morning and for days afterward there were long lines of vehicles in the drive through.
Phipps Bend's $350 million BESS project hampered by transformer manufacture delays
A $350 million Battery Electricity Storage System (BESS) proposed at the Phipps Bend Industrial Park may be delayed by a five-year lead time on purchasing large transformers. Hawkins County Industrial Development Board Chairman Larry Elkins told the IDB last week that he’d been notified by Tenaska Inc. of a nationwide problem with large transformer lead time, which is running not months but years. “The lead time on a 500kV transformer...
Enjoy the July 4th holiday at Guy Fieri’s Downtown Flavortown
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — Celebrate the July 4th holiday at Guy Fieri’s Downtown Flavortown. Mention our July 4th Special Offer and receive an extra $100 Play Credit with a $100 card purchase. Offer is only valid on July 4, 2024. Guy Fieri’s Downtown Flavortown is an impressive 43,000-square-foot...
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