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Bartlett Eclipse Glasses a Finalist in The Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee Contest
NASHVILLE, Tennessee – Three rounds and nearly 45,000 votes later, the inaugural “Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee” contest is down to its final four contestants. “We are thrilled to see such strong support for our local manufacturers and the incredible products they make right here in Tennessee,” Bradley Jackson, President & CEO of the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry/Tennessee Manufacturers Association, said. “As we narrow it down to the Top 4, I encourage everyone to continue voting and join us at our celebratory luncheon later this month as we honor the finalists and announce a winner.”
Fewer storms around on Friday, staying cooler
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - There are more storms coming through on Friday, but they won’t be as widespread as on Thursday. The good news is the temperatures will stay lower. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android to stay informed on the go and between newscasts. We share custom videos, and you can receive our messages on the latest conditions and forecasts.
East Tennessee students rally against state book bans
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Students are upset about changes coming to school libraries this fall. Back in 2022, Governor Bill Lee signed "The Age Appropriate Materials Act" into law. But this year, lawmakers added even more specific restrictions. The changes to that law require schools to pull books with content deemed "sexual" or "excessively violent."
City of Columbia Breaks Ground on $97.5 Million Wastewater Treatment Facility
The City of Columbia broke ground Monday on a new Wastewater Treatment Facility, marking a significant $97.5 million investment in the city’s infrastructure and environmental sustainability. This new plant will replace the existing facility that has been in operation since 1978. The new facility is expected to serve the...
Police bust alleged drug operation run by convicted felon at Nashville home
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — A convicted felon has been arrested for allegedly selling illegal drugs out of his Nashville home. Metro Police say Leonard Talley, 64, was dealing drugs through the front door of his Clifton Avenue home. After neighborhood complaints, surveillance of the home show continuous foot and vehicle traffic coming to and leaving the residence.
Get to know Wilson County's contested school board, property assessor candidates, go vote
Early voting is already underway and the Wilson County General Election is quickly approaching on Aug. 1. Two school board seats and the Assessor of Property are both contested races on ballot. Two other Wilson County School Board seats and a Lebanon Special School District seat all were decided in...
Rep. Mark Green to host annual Service Academy Day at Franklin High Aug. 3
U.S. Rep. Mark Green (R-Clarksville) will host the sixth-annual Service Academy Day at Franklin High School on Aug. 3. The event will take place at from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with doors open at 10 a.m. Representatives from the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy will be in attendance.
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