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Bartlett company's eclipse glasses in running for 'Coolest Thing Made in TN': How to vote
A Bartlett-based company's eclipse glasses are in the running to be named the "Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee." American Paper Optics' glasses — worn by millions during April's eclipse — have advanced to the final four of the inaugural statewide "Coolest Thing" contest. The Tennessee Chamber and Tennessee Manufacturers Association, in partnership with the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services, Chattanooga Regional Manufacturers Association and Smart Factory Institute Tennessee, launched the lighthearted competition, according to a news release.
Sisneros snagged by Cubs in 2024 MLB Draft
(WJHL) – ETSU first baseman Cam Sisneros is headed for the pros, after being selected No. 422 overall by the Chicago Cubs in the 14th Round of the 2024 MLB Draft on Tuesday. The Colorado native becomes the 55th MLB draft pick or signee in Buccaneer baseball history. The SoCon Player of the Year put […]
Johnson City Salvation Army adjusts services, plans to focus on shelter
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Salvation Army of Johnson City announced changes to the services it offers. The organization is ending its day center and free dinner service and snack bags offered to the community. According to Majors R.C. Duskin and Maureen Diffley, the changes are due to safety, staffing, and funding, with a […]
Sock Puppets topple Axmen, Doughboys dominate in JC
(WJHL) – With less than a week until the All-Star Break, teams in the Appalachian League West Division continued to search for victories on Tuesday night. A trio of early runs pushed Burlington past Kingsport on James Mitchell Bobblehead Night, 6-3. Josh Campos, Cal Sefcik and Tyler Myatt all turned in RBI for the Axmen […]
WHITECHAPEL, SANGUISUGABOGG, PEELING FLESH & GATES TO HELL Announce Three Christmas Shows
Whitechapel has announced three Christmas shows throughout Tennessee for this December (obviously) featuring Sanguisugabogg, Peeling Flesh, and Gates To Hell as the openers. "We are excited to announce we will be expanding our Christmas shows this year by adding a date in Chattanooga and Nashville for a Tennessee Takeover this holiday season," said Whitechapel of the shows.
Boone, Crockett looking to contend for Region 1-5A title again
The Musket Bowl has become a lot more significant in recent years. And rightfully so, with a conference championship often hanging in the balance as of late. Between 2017-22, either David Crockett or Daniel Boone won the Region 1-5A championship five of those six years. The one exception was Tennessee High’s conference title in 2019. Crockett won two out of three between 2018 and 2020, while Boone followed its 2017 championship by going back-to-back in 2021 and 2022.
Elizabethton native and Rangers OF Carter prepares for minor league assignment
(WJHL) — Texas Rangers outfielder and Elizabethton native Evan Carter is getting closer to returning to the baseball field. Carter has been sidelined since May 27 with a lumbar sprain according to doctors and has been sent to Arizona rehab. The Rangers hope he returns after a minor league rehab assignment, which could start after […]
Leadership Middle Tennessee Celebrates Class of 2024 Commencement
Leadership Middle Tennessee (LMT) celebrated the commencement of their Class of 2024 on Tuesday, June 18th at the Adventure Science Center. The celebration was the culmination of an 11-month program where class members attended a session each month in one of 10 Middle Tennessee counties to gain a greater understanding of critical issues in the region, learning through interactive presentations, facilitated dialogue, behind-the scenes visits, and experiential adventures.
New networking platform aims to fill manufacturing jobs
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Positions in major companies are filling up thanks to the work of a graduate from the University of Tennessee. Simba Jonga is the CEO and founder of Laborup, a first-of-its-kind platform that operates like LinkedIn or Indeed. The difference, however, is that Laborup focuses on manufacturing.
Tennessee football fans react to early release of 'EA Sports College Football 25' video game
For the first time in more than 4,000 days, college football fans are able to watch their favorite teams play — virtually, that is. The newest edition of "EA Sports College Football 25" is gracing the realm of console gaming, coming more than 10 years after the previous release of the series, "NCAA Football 14."
Tennessee reps irked by state’s failure on gun safe storage campaign
Tennessee’s Department of Safety is failing to follow through on a $1.6 million campaign for safe gun storage in vehicles, despite a major increase in weapon thefts from cars and trucks, lawmakers say. Lawmakers approved the funding in an August 2023 special session on public safety for a firearms public awareness drive that was supposed […] The post Tennessee reps irked by state’s failure on gun safe storage campaign appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
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