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Morgan Wallen in Knoxville: Tickets, parking and Neyland Stadium rules — all you need to know
Morgan Wallen is all set to take the stage at Neyland Stadium not once, but twice in September. The show, a first for the stadium since 2019, is sure to be a crowd pleaser, but are you ready to honky tonk? We've got all the details you need to know from parking to lodging to get you ready for a truly unforgettable night.
BANNED FOR LIFE: Buc-ee’s Bans A Service Duck And Its Owner From Stores
A Wild Story Involving A Service Duck, Its Owner And The Famous "Beaver" Has Social Media Talking. As we sit here in Texas, its been fun watching Buc-ee's expand all across the country and seeing the reaction from folks who make their first trip to the popular travel center. But...
BJ’s Wholesale Club breaks ground in Maryville
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Costco and Sam’s Club, there’s a new wholesale club in town: BJ’s. Thursday, BJ’s broke ground on its fourth location in Tennessee, which is set to open in Maryville later this year. Senior Manager of External Communication Briana Keene said the company...
KFD working on creating new museum dedicated to its history years after SUV crash took out original location
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Soon you will be able to learn more about the history of the Knoxville Fire Department. That's because the department is working on creating a museum that will feature vintage items and artifacts. Now that the Knoxville Fire Department headquarters has moved to North Knoxville, Mark...
Gay Street Bridge reopening date still unknown
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Gay Street Bridge in downtown Knoxville has been around for the last 126 years. It was the city’s fourth attempt to connect the downtown area to South Knoxville, and this bridge, so far, has stood the test of time. “It’s been more than just...
Number of football officials in East Tennessee continuing to decline, association says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Friday night football is right around the corner. Officials from all sports are facing shortages, but the numbers are not getting any better. “If there are not officials out there, the kids are not playing,” said Philip Freels, the assigning officer for the Knoxville Football Officials Association.
They're the Fair-est of the Anderson County Fair
The Anderson County Fairest of the Fair and Tiny Miss pageants were held July 15-16 at the Anderson County Fair in Clinton. The Fairest of the Fair is Autumn Brooke Hill, 20, a pre-vet student at the University of Tennessee. She is the daughter of James and Kim Hill of Clinton. She will represent the county at the Tennessee Association of Fairs Fairest of the Fairs Pageant in Murfreesboro in January, according to a news release.
Knoxville church to host third annual Back to School Bash event
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — School is almost back in session, and now is the time to start checking items off this year's supply lists. Ahead of the back-to-school season, Washington Pike Church will host its third annual Back-to-School Bash event for students on Saturday, July 20. Last year the event...
Funeral set for Neil Clabo, former Tennessee punter who played in Super Bowl
Funeral arrangements have been set for Neil Clabo, a Knoxville native who played football at Tennessee and in the NFL. Clabo, 71, died on July 10 after suffering with Alzheimer’s, according to a Facebook post by his sister, Jill Clabo Sams. Funeral service for Clabo will be held at 4 p.m. on July 23...
2024 Kingsport Mayoral Candidate: Sara Buchanan
KINGSPORT, Tenn--Four candidates are vying to be the next Mayor of Kingsport. The mayor seat is open after Kingsport Mayor Pat Shull announced last year he would retire. We interviewed each of the four candidates and asked them what they would do to make Kingsport a better place to live and work.
Former Buc Sisneros will arrive at the Chicago Cubs with a chip on his shoulder
(WJHL) After one of the best offensive seasons in program history, ETSU’s Cameron Sisneros was selected in the 14th round (422nd pick) in the 2024 MLB draft by the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday afternoon. Sisneros is ETSU’s second draft pick in as many years and 55th selection or signee with an MLB organization. Sisneros put […]
Former Alcoa football, Kentucky star Randall Cobb to join SEC Network as analyst
Former Alcoa football star and NFL receiver Randall Cobb is entering a new career path, as he is set to join SEC Network as a college football studio analyst. Cobb, who is from Maryville, won four state titles and a Mr. Football award in 2007. He went on to Kentucky where he earned first-team All-America honors and combined for 2,974 yards rushing and receiving and 35 touchdowns in three seasons.
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