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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...
An early start: Alcoa City Schools students seeing benefits of abbreviated summer
ALCOA, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s that time of year where kids are preparing to go back to school. In Alcoa, they are going back earlier than anyone else. “Our summers are abbreviated compared to school systems that you might think run a more traditional school calendar,” Alcoa High School Principal Caleb Tipton said.
Kim Caldwell's top options for 2025 Lady Vols basketball recruiting class based on roster openings
The future of the Kim Caldwell era of Lady Vols basketball has begun with the commitment of the Pauldo twins, who are both ranked in the top 50 of the 2025 class. Mya and Mia Pauldo announced their commitment to Tennessee last week, marking the first high school commitments for Caldwell since she was hired in April. Caldwell also brought in five transfers for the 2024-25 season. ...
Hikes, wildlife take center stage at Warriors' Path
KINGSPORT — Warriors’ Path State Park has another week of free Summer in the Park activities on tap for visitors of all ages. Hike easy and challenging trails, meet wildlife large and small, or enjoy crafts and games. Preregistration is not required, and all of the activities are free to the community. Here’s a look at some of the programs on tap this week. See the complete list online at...
‘Not good business’: Owner wants Biden campaign sign removed from above her store
LENOIR CITY, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) - A Tennessee business is attracting attention for a Biden campaign sign hanging above its front door. The issue is that the business has nothing to do with the sign. The massive Biden—Harris sign is hanging above the Honey Blossom Boutique. The campaign sign...
Old Gray Cemetery tasked with thousands in repairs after vandalism
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Old Gray Cemetery, located off North Broadway near downtown Knoxville, has been a historic landmark in the city since it was built in 1850. Russell Kuhlman, who oversees the cemetery, said for the last several years, they’ve dealt with people not treating this historic site with the respect it’s owed.
2024 Early Lookahead: Game 7 - Appalachian State
Georgia State's well-traveled days in the second half of the 2024 season will continue on October 26th with a trip to a familiar haunt - in every sense of the word - when they face Appalachian State at Kidd Brewer Stadium. This series has been a dark mark on GSU's time in the Sun Belt. The teams have played 10 times and the Mountaineers have won every single meeting, averaging a final margin of 37.6-12. Still, it's a new day in Atlanta with Dell McGee, and one quick way he has to show that would be ending Georgia State's longest-running losing streak to an opponent.
JCFD training complex to be completed by October
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A new training complex for the Johnson City Fire Department (JCFD) is set to be complete by October. The training complex, located behind Station 7 at 2830 West Walnut Street, will house classrooms and offices for the fire department. “It is exciting to see this amazing, state-of-the-art facility take shape,” […]
EKUHoops To Play At East Tennessee As Part Of ASUN/SoCon Alliance
ATLANTA – Eastern Kentucky University's men's basketball team will play at East Tennessee State University on Nov. 8 as part of the 20-game ASUN/SoCon men's basketball scheduling alliance, the Atlantic Sun Conference announced today from its Atlanta headquarters. The game time for the match-up with the Buccaneers in Johnson...
The TDH is emphasizing the importance of taking preventive measures to avoid mosquito-borne and tick-borne diseases as Tennesseans embrace the great outdoors this summer
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, for most individuals, a tick or mosquito bite may only cause local skin irritation or mild, flu-like symptoms. However, some bites can lead to serious illnesses with severe consequences, such as long-term or permanent nerve or brain damage, or even death. Many tick and mosquito-borne diseases lack vaccines or specific treatments, making prevention crucial.
Elected leaders expected to share more details on new I-55 bridge
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Elected leaders in Tennessee and Arkansas are expected to reveal a plan surrounding a new I-55 bridge. The new bridge will connect both states. This comes after years of requesting federal funding for the project. A big question on everyone’s mind is what will this new...
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