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American Pickers Star Mike Wolfe Expands Real Estate Empire in Tennessee
Mike Wolfe, the American Pickers star, has added another gem to his expanding real estate empire with the recent purchase of a new commercial property in Columbia, Tennessee. The $400,000 acquisition is located just a short walk from his popular Two Lanes vacation rental and his bike shop, Columbia Motor Alley.
Long John Silver's returns to Oak Ridge 'shores'
It's been open in Oak Ridge for about a week. Have you got your Long John Silver's seafood and hushpuppies fix yet?. The subject of many local social media posts opened on Thursday, June 27. The Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony that morning and for days afterward there were long lines of vehicles in the drive through.
TSWA releases Tennessee high school baseball all-state teams for 2024 TSSAA season
The Tennessee Sports Writers Association has released its 2024 All-State baseball teams for all six TSSAA classifications. Here is the complete list of honorees. Class 1A Catchers: Nathan Brown, Eagleville, Sr.;...
TWRA’s Operation Dry Water aims to curb drinking, drug use while boating
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is highlighting its Operation Dry Water (ODW) campaign as the July 4 holiday draws closer. ODW is a year-round boating under the influence (BUI) enforcement initiative that brings a heightened awareness and law enforcement presence to waterways during the Independence Day holiday. From July […]
Killing of Belmont University student spurs new Tennessee mental competency law
Reacting to the death of a Belmont University student killed by a stray bullet, Tennessee lawmakers passed a measure this year that would allow judges to commit offenders to a mental health facility if they’re deemed incompetent to stand trial. The law is one of several new measures that took effect Monday, July 1, designed […] The post Killing of Belmont University student spurs new Tennessee mental competency law appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Cherokee tribe seeks to halt construction of new Moccasin Bend facility on historic land
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Earlier this year, Tennessee lawmakers approved a plan to build a new Moccasin Bend mental health facility on the existing site. Ever since the state announced that plan, there has been push back from several groups. Advocates met back in April to discuss alternatives or new...
Coatings Supplier PPG to Build U.S. Plant
PITTSBURGH — PPG, the Pittsburgh-based supplier of paints and coatings for cabinet manufacturing and other industries, plans to spend $300 million to build a new plant in the U.S. and upgrade existing sites in North America, the company announced. The projects, scheduled to start this year, will span a...
Search Intensifies for Missing Elderly Scott County Couple Last Seen at Brimstone Recreation ATV Park
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has launched a Silver Alert for an elderly couple from Scott County, as concerns grow over their whereabouts since they were last seen on Saturday at an ATV park. Larry Young, aged 73, and Beverly Young, aged 74, were reportedly riding an all-terrain vehicle in the Brimstone Recreation ATV Park when they went missing, the last known location being trail 43 near the Monster Pond, according to WBIR.
Sequoyah standout continues future in softball with UHSP
Alicia Kimble was searching for her path in softball. The Sequoyah alum’s mind has been set on becoming a pharmacist since middle school and her passion for softball rolled right into that. But finding a way to make that happen was not as clear for Kimble. Looking at most likely following a four-year program with pharmacy school after that was on her path before a coach introduced her to the...
SCOTUS decision will not impact Knoxville’s approach on homelessness, Mayor Kincannon says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Supreme Court ruling declared cities are now allowed to create and enforce sleep bans on homeless people sleeping outside. Previous Coverage: Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside, even if shelter space is lacking. In Tennessee, it’s already a felony...
Gatlinburg’s Annual Fourth of July Midnight Parade provides boost to local businesses
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The festivities for Gatlinburg’s Annual Fourth of July Midnight Parade are set to kick off Wednesday night, and the streets are already packed. This year makes the 49th year of the parade, and it continues to grow each year. “Every year, we try to make...
'We can't wait to be back home' || Knoxville newlyweds stuck in Jamaica as Hurricane Beryl nears
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knoxville newlyweds Casey and Warner Haley traveled to Jamaica to embark on their honeymoon. But it wasn't until recently that they realized severe weather would become a strong factor in their holiday. Casey said they landed in Jamaica on Sunday knowing about Hurricane Beryl but were...
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