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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.
When is Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee set to speak at the 2024 RNC Tuesday? Who else will speak?
Day 2 of the Republican National Convention is set to start Tuesday afternoon and there are a few people from Tennessee slated to speak. Monday got off to a big start with Republican delegates officially voting for former President Donald Trump to be the 2024 presidential candidate as well as the announcement that 39-year-old Ohio Senator JD Vance will be on the ticket as his running mate. A number of speakers took the stage declaring that America needs four more...
Jonesborough asks customers to conserve water
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Jonesborough water customers are being asked to conserve water due to dry and hot weather conditions. In a release, the town said the Jonesborough Water Distribution Department “is working around the clock to ensure every customer has clean potable water to cook and clean with.” The town is asking customers not […]
Whitechapel, Sanguisugabogg, PeelingFlesh & Gates To Hell Announce December Shows
Progressive deathcore group Whitechapel have expanded their annual holiday celebration to three shows in their home state of Tennessee this December. Sanguisugabogg, PeelingFlesh and Gates To Hell will be joining up for these events, with tickets set to go up this Friday, July 19th at 10:00am EST. 12/19 Chattanooga, TN...
‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ launches in Georgia and South Carolina
“Operation Southern Slow Down” began this week across several southern states including Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee. This eighth annual campaign aims to educate drivers about the dangers of speeding. Law enforcement agencies from Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee gathered at the Georgia Visiting Center in Port...
Heat Advisory 7-16-2024
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. Heat index values as high as 103. West southwest wind around 10 mph. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 2am and 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. URGENT -...
Young David Crockett squad learning quickly in 2024
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – This summer has been all about continuing to build around a youthful foundation for David Crockett football. The program battled in a tough, new-look Region 1-5A in 2023, finishing with a record of 3-7. The lone region victory came at home against Cocke County. Head coach Hayden Chandley told News Channel […]
The struggle to understand why earthquakes happen in America’s heartland
Five hundred years between major earthquakes puts a lot of time before the next big one. But many experts say the region is still largely unprepared for even moderate shaking. Many parts of Alaska—which experiences large quakes more frequently—put in strict building codes after an earthquake devastated the state in 1964. Those building codes are thought to be why Anchorage survived a 7.0 earthquake in 2018 with only minimal damage and no deaths.
Beer, live music and more at Brews and Tunes in Jonesborough
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – The community gathered at Jonesborough’s weekly Brews and Tunes event on Sunday. Brews and Tunes takes place every Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the plaza in front of the International Storytelling Center. Each week, a different craft beer is showcased for attendees to enjoy while they listen to live […]
Should Tennessee ban cell phones in schools? What to know as states restrict smartphones in the classroom
It's a tale as old as - not time - but the advent of social media and smartphones. How do the two impact mental health, especially of young children. New York Governor Kathy Hochul is considering banning smartphones in New York schools but could that happen in Tennessee?. An attempt...
Tennessee governor bets big on school vouchers with primary endorsements. Will it work?
(This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters) At the Halfway Market in Franklin, Tennessee, where locals come for a good hamburger and friendly conversation, Republican Brian Beathard works the crowd as a candidate for a high-profile legislative seat ahead of a pivotal session on the future of the […] The post Tennessee governor bets big on school vouchers with primary endorsements. Will it work? appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
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