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Hardin Valley Road to be widened amid population, subdivision increase
A part of Hardin Valley Road will be widened from three lanes to five lanes, the Knox County Engineering Public Works Department announced on Monday, as county commissioners affirm the community in West Knox County to be the fastest-growing area in the entire county.
Volunteer Opportunities on the Peaceful Side
The Great Smoky Mountains continues to be the most-visited national park, welcoming over 13 million visitors in 2023. This immense popularity can strain the environment and wildlife. Fortunately, you can reduce your footprint by supporting these local nonprofits. Appalachian Bear Rescue. In the past decade, an average of 339 negative...
Knoxville and Surrounding Areas Braced for a Week of Storms and Showers, NWS Advises Vigilance
Residents in Knoxville and its surrounding areas should be prepared to keep their umbrellas close. According to the National Weather Service, there's a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 pm today, with mostly cloudy conditions and high temperatures around 87 degrees Fahrenheit. The humidity, steadily high...
Can't Wait For Saturday | Next Peyton Manning? Not so fast. But Vols have another potential star QB
Jul. 22—*** Are you ready for the most college football ever? Twelve teams in the playoffs means eight more postseason games than before. What used to be three is now 11 to decide who is best, The favorites might dominate in the first two rounds. Or the semifinals will be filled with bottom seeds. We can only hope. Kick back, relax and enjoy every moment of it. As a primer, I will use this ...
Dylan Sampson enters 2024 season as strong leader for Tennessee
Tennessee will kick off its 2024 football season on Aug. 31 versus Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium (12:45 p.m. EDT, SEC Network). Running back Dylan Sampson enters his third season with the Vols. At SEC media days, fourth-year Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel discussed Sampson’s role for the upcoming season.
Vols enter 2024 with ‘deepest’ secondary under Josh Heupel
Tennessee will kick off fall training camp on July 31. 2024 will be the fourth season for the Vols under head coach Josh Heupel. Heupel discussed Tennessee’s secondary for the upcoming season at SEC media days on July 16 in Dallas, Texas. “Expecting those guys to play at a championship level,” Heupel said. “I love the group as far as their length, athleticism, play-making ability, their willingness to be physical, take on destruct blocks, tackle in open space, their care factor, their knowledge and understanding of what we’re doing, how they approach their practice every single day. I’m really excited about it. “I mentioned a little bit earlier, but this is the deepest that we’ve been within our roster, and that affords you to have the opportunity to have great competition every single day. That’s on the practice field. That’s in the meeting room. That depth becomes important as you go throughout the course of the season, as well. I’m looking forward to that group taking a real step here this fall for us.” Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
Drew Beam makes it official with Royals, signs professional contract
Former Tennessee pitcher Drew Beam has inked his first professional contract with the Kansas City Royals after being drafted in the third round. The post Drew Beam makes it official with Royals, signs professional contract appeared first on On3.
40 days until it is football time in Tennessee
Will kick off its 2024 football season in 40 days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign on Aug. 31 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 12:45 p.m. EDT and SEC Network will televise the contest. 2024 will be the fourth season for Tennessee under head coach...
Briarcrest alums Jabari Small, Omari Thomas reflect on relationship, Tennessee football season
From high school teammates to college roommates at Tennessee football, former Vols running back Jabari Small and current graduate defensive lineman Omari Thomas have been together every step of the way. With Small preparing for training camp with the Tennessee Titans, which opens July 23, and Thomas fresh off SEC...
UNITE: Knoxville concerts bring music, ministry to Thompson-Boling Arena
The UNITE: Knoxville concert series filled Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center with music and ministry July 19 and 20. The event by the Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association featured Grammy Award-winning artists for KING & COUNTRY and Crowder, gospel singer CeCe Winans and and worship band Passion Music. SDEA founder...
More rounds of rain ahead
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - If you haven’t already, find the rain gear and keep it with you all this week. We’re increasing our rain chances with a good 2-3″ possible by the time the week comes to a close. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather...
Spartan Names Additional Regional Manager
Spartan Chemical Company, Inc. announced the promotion of Ben Kilgore to the role of regional manager, effective June 16, 2024. Kilgore joins Spartan as the regional manager for the Eastern Iowa region. For the last five years, Ben worked as the east district manager for US Chemical in Knoxville, Tennessee...
Tomato Jam celebrates gardening in style
About 300 people came to celebrate a time-honored garden staple at the Blount County Public Library Saturday morning, July 20. The organization’s second-ever Tomato Jam boasted live music, vendors, expert growing advice and of course, lots and lots of tomatoes. While Jasper Hollow played hits and covers from the library stage, amateur and professional growers of all ages gathered in the common area of the building to sample tomato varieties, socialize and learn about the official Tennessee State Fruit. Food trucks outside provided sweet treats...
Ashley Frye: A survivor finds her family at LCSO
Today’s Our Town Hero is an Our Town Survivor: Ashley Brea Frye. Frye has survived foster homes, a mother now in St. Louis, who has been in and out of prison and is not part of her life … and won’t be. She has two brothers – one older, one younger – she has no contact with today. One has been in and out of jail; the other is in a Chattanooga rehabilitation center. She’s never met her biological father.
New homes and walking trail planned for key South Knoxville waterfront area
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The landscape of South Knoxville is continuing to change, with developers building new homes. Some city leaders said they are hoping new condos and apartments soon take shape in the riverfront's skyline. The area, mostly known for its views and expansive greenery, spans from Scottish Pike...
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