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$4.6m addition to bring bathrooms to Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness Gateway Park
The City of Knoxville is moving forward with its plan to create a gateway to the city's urban wilderness. On July 23, the City Council approved an agreement to build a $4.6 million Urban Wilderness Gateway Park pavilion.
2 East Tennessee children cancer-free after months of treatment for rare eye cancer
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Knoxville family is back home after their two children underwent months of cancer treatment in Pennsylvania. Earlier this year, Thomas and Vivienne Kneller were diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare and aggressive form of eye cancer. "Retinoblastoma is a form of eye cancer that tends to...
Future of former little Milligan Elementary School up for discussion
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The future of the former Little Milligan Elementary School property still hangs in the balance. The Carter County Board of Education (BOE) met for a special-called meeting Tuesday to decide what to do with the now-closed school. The board voted to close the school earlier this year despite pushback from […]
Legislative Forum brings a buzz to the Yacht Club
The Tellico Village Governmental Affairs Committee hosted Loudon County Mayor Buddy Bradshaw, Loudon County Commission Chairman Henry Cullen and Loudon County Sheriff Jimmy Davis at a Legislative Forum held Thursday evening, July 18, in the Yacht Club at Tellico Village. Area residents were allowed the opportunity to express gratitude, share concerns and ask questions to all elected officials; however, community members were limited to one minute to say their peace. ...
Bristol, Tenn. City Schools unveils rebranded holiday basketball tournament ‘The Classic’
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Bristol Tennessee City Schools (BTCS) and Tennessee High School announced on Tuesday a revamped holiday basketball tournament named “The Classic.” According to a release from the school district, The Classic will take place Dec. 26-28 and Dec. 30-31 this year. The tournament, formerly known as the Arby’s Classic, has been a […]
Hawkins Co. passes budget with property tax increase
HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Hawkins County Commission finalized and passed the 2024-25 budget Monday night, following delays that stemmed from property tax concerns. The finalized budget does include a property tax increase of .2299 or just under 23 cents, according to Hawkins County Mayor Mark DeWitte. Previously, the proposed tax increase had been […]
Roane State’s campus expansion in Crossville receives $150,000 donation
Addition of the new health science wing will allow students to learn where they live. This fall, Roane State will welcome students to a brand-new, $2.5 million wing of its Cumberland County campus that will focus on health science education. The expansion has been made possible by several community leaders...
Two Tennessee Men Nabbed After High-Speed Chase Spanning from West Memphis to Memphis, Stolen Car and Gun Recovered
Two Tennessee men found themselves behind bars following a perilous high-speed chase through West Memphis, which culminated broadly in Memphis, as reported by both Action News 5 and WREG News Channel 3. The suspects, identified as Kylan Cunningham, 23, of Drummonds, and Tre’Von Burnett, 23, of Covington, reportedly led authorities on a chase that involved speeds exceeding 100 mph and ended with a tactical vehicle intervention.
As pro-school voucher group purchases $1M in TV ads, Tennessee’s GOP primaries to decide its future
Two years ago, Maryville Republican Bryan Richey pulled off a major upset, taking down a seven-term incumbent while raising a fraction of the money his opponent did. The seemingly grassroots campaign was anything but, as groups supporting school vouchers and charters boosted Richey with over $140,000 in independent advertisements. The...
Shop tax free and local this weekend
CLAY COUNTY-Residents here and all across the state can save nearly 10% on qualifying clothing, school supplies, and computers this weekend. And community leaders are encouraging the public to shop locally during the State of Tennessee’s annual sales tax holiday, which take’s place Friday through Sunday. “People should...
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officers assist K-9 Unit training
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Officers Fletcher and Holt recently assisted the K-9 Unit during their training sessions. Their support and collaboration were instrumental in advancing the team’s skills with this advanced training. Their contribution was greatly appreciated in helping to...
THP competing for America’s Best Looking Trooper Cruiser
For the past 10 years, American Association of State Troopers (AAST) holds a Best Looking Trooper Cruisers Contest, and for its 11th annual contest, Tennessee Highway Patrol has a contender. No offense to Ford Explorer fans, but the 2023 Dodge Charger is a much better looking patrol car. For the...
Park program welcomes people with disabilities into the backcountry | Word from the Smokies
Growing up, Blount County native Carly Pearson considered time outdoors a way of life. When she wasn’t exploring the stunningly diverse landscape of nearby Great Smoky Mountains National Park, she was giving it her all on the soccer field. In adulthood, she became a wildland firefighter for the National Park Service. Then, in...
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