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Teams trying to decipher tire wear at Bristol Motor Speedway
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Iconic Bass Pro Shops Night Race is still a few months away. But, on Tuesday, Goodyear had six NASCAR Cup Series drivers testing out tires at the World’s Fastest Half-Mile. Denny Hamlin drove to victory lane this past spring in the Food City 500 – after what he called some […]
Ridgefields course gets upgrades ahead of 75th annual invite
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – One of the oldest golf courses in the area continues to get better, as the 75th annual Ridgefields Invitational approaches at the end of the month. Course officials have been working on the greens and sand traps to make sure the tournament remains one of the best in the region. “This […]
Hawkins County Humane Society at capacity
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Hawkins County Humane Society has been overrun with animals and no longer has the space for more. “We have a bunch of makeshift kennels that we’ve put up,” said Jackie Catterson, assistant manager at the Humane Society. “We have dogs in crates, we have crates on top of some crates, […]
Knoxville's Urban Foresters try to save beloved oak tree in Lakeshore Park
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Arborists are hard at work trying to save a water oak tree that sits in the meadow of Lakeshore Park. According to Lakeshore, Knoxville's Urban Foresters are trimming the tree to hopefully extend its life. Lakeshore Park is a popular location as it provides views of...
Knoxville businesses, nonprofits unite to help people boost their credit scores
Many people have not been taught how to manage their money well, but that could change starting this month. An upcoming community resource fair in Knoxville is teaching financial literacy and how the road to a healthy credit score can change lives.
2024 MLB Draft ends with decisions to be made for potential future Vols
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tuesday was the third and final day of the 2024 MLB Draft. Tennessee entered the day with a program record eight picks through the first 10 rounds. In rounds 11-20 on Tuesday, there were not any Vols from the past season taken, but four future players were selected.
Morristown asking for public’s input on future of downtown
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WVLT)—Main Street America and Downtown Morristown are asking residents to fill out a survey to help determine future development and improvements to the downtown area. Officials said they are gathering input, the results of which will inform the city’s planning for future development and improvements. There...
Tennessee Baseball Transfer Commit Eric Rataczak Selected In MLB Draft
The Miami Marlins selected incoming Tennessee baseball transfer signee Eric Rataczak with the 19th pick in the 16 round of the 2024 MLB Draft on Tuesday night. It is unclear whether the Niagara first baseman will sign with Miami or opt to play one more collegiate season at Tennessee. Rataczak...
ETSU’s first Bluegrass Summer Camp
Camper band at the ETSU Bluegrass Summer Camp – photo © G Nicholas Hancock. The first ever East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Bluegrass Summer Camp, held July 8-12 on the campus of the university in Johnson City, TN, was deemed a success by ETSU camp officials and student campers alike. The camp was started through the Bluegrass, Old-time, and Roots Music Program at the university.
High School Standouts: University High’s Kittrell chases down dreams on the track
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – University High junior Dalencia Kittrell started running track in the eighth grade. But, her story truly begins years earlier – almost 1,400 miles south of Johnson City. “I lived in Haiti until I was nine years-old,” she said. By the time she was three, Hunter and Jillian Kittrell had become Dalencia’s […]
WATCH: League of Women Voters hosts forum on proposed changes to Johnson City charter
The forum can be watched in its entirety above. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The League of Women Voters will host a forum in Johnson City Tuesday night. The forum will focus on the four proposed amendments to Johnson City’s charter, which voters will see on their ballots on Aug. 1. The forum will start […]
Jonesborough leaders explain water conservation request
JONESBOROUGH, TENN. (WJHL) — On Monday, the Town of Jonesborough officially asked its 13,000 water customers to conserve water. On Tuesday, town officials further explained to News Channel 11 the reason for the request. Although the town’s water source is the Nolichucky River, it’s the town’s three million-gallon water tower on Persimmon Ridge that is […]
History Happy Hour to feature Black musicians
Black country music pioneers will be the focus of this month’s History Happy Hour at the Chester Inn Museum. The history series will feature Birthplace of Country Music Museum Head Curator Rene Rodgers, who will offer her presentation “Not Their First Rodeo: An Exploration of Black Country Music” at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 18, at the Chester Inn Museum in Jonesborough.
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