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Tennessee baseball head coach Tony Vitello named National Coach of the Year by Baseball America
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee baseball head coach Tony Vitello is adding another honor to the list. He was named the 2024 National Coach of the Year by Baseball America on Thursday. Vitello was also named the ABCA National Coach of the Year in June after leading the Vols to...
UT Foundation Sets $430M Fundraising Record
KNOXVILLE – The University of Tennessee Foundation Inc. reached a pinnacle fundraising mark in fiscal year 2024 as commitment totals surpassed $400 million for the first time in University of Tennessee System history. This surpasses the previous record of $397 million set in fiscal year 2018. “We celebrate this...
Teachers and local organizations hope Amazon Prime Day helps with wish lists
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — It’s an online two-day event that a lot of people wait for all year, Amazon Prime Day. Thousands of items on Amazon are heavily discounted, making it a great opportunity for those needing to buy gifts or get ahead on Christmas shopping. Katie Keys is...
Former Knoxville bishop's 5 bedroom, 6 bathroom mansion sells for $1.4 million
Former Knoxville Bishop Richard Stika was often criticized for being imperious and extravagant. His most visible legacy is the construction he spearheaded of the $30.8 million Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville, which was inspired by the Florence cathedral and towers 144 feet above Northshore Drive. Less well known was Stika's Knoxville home, a place notable for how far more luxurious it is than those occupied by many Catholic leaders.
Wednesday Recap: Free Tea Day, Herbs for all Uses and a Downtown Knoxville Scavenger Hunt
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Did you miss Wednesday here on Living East Tennessee?! We have you covered with a little “free tea”!. Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley with an Adorable Adoptable!. Food City Pantry: It’s Corn Three Ways for your Summer Spread!. Did you miss...
Three teens charged after breaking into car at Knoxville apartment complex
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department said three teens were charged after breaking into a car at an apartment complex early Wednesday morning. KPD said officers went to the complex in the 3100 block of N. Broadway just before 3 a.m. on Wednesday and saw three people who had broken into a Kia sedan.
Knoxville man tried to steal shed by towing it without trailer, police say
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Knoxville man has been accused of trying to steal an entire shed from a business by towing it with his truck without a trailer, according to a police report obtained by WVLT News. The report was filled out by a Detective Pierce. In it, Pierce...
Tennessee Football Makes Top Six For Five-Star Tight End
Class of 2026 five-star tight end Kendre Harrison released his top six including Tennessee football earlier this week on his X (Twitter). The Vols joined Florida State, Miami, North Carolina, Oregon and Penn State in Harrison’s top group. Harrison ranks as a five-star recruit and the No. 6 player...
Alec Baldwin Case Dismissed: Lawyer explains how police, prosecutors mishandled evidence
The 2021 shooting on the set of the film "Rust" as well as actor and producer Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial have been extensively discussed over the last few years, but last week, the case came to a final close before the jury even began deliberations.
Ex-finance director responds to lawsuit
The former finance director for the Cocke County Partnership has filed her answer to a $250,000 lawsuit by her former employer, vigorously refuting the lawsuit’s allegations. Sommer White remains the only defendant in the civil suit after other parties, including Cocke County Commissioner Rick Vassar, were dropped from the lawsuit. A significant allegation in the Partnership lawsuit is that White had stolen a hard drive. It is just one of...
For Morgan Wallen, performing at Neyland Stadium is the ultimate dream. Why he's 'coming home' to Knoxville and giving back
Last year, Morgan Wallen's foundation surprised a teacher at Adrian Burnett Elementary School with $20,000. The East Tennessee native and country music superstar is all set to perform for two nights at Neyland Stadium Sept. 20 and 22. Tickets for Wallen's first concert went on sale through Ticketmaster on July 17, for the second at...
Kavares Tears says goodbye to Tennessee Baseball with social media post
Tennessee outfielder Kavares Tears says goodbye to the Vols in a social media post this week, after being picked in the MLB Draft. The post Kavares Tears says goodbye to Tennessee Baseball with social media post appeared first on On3.
Dollywood theme park reopens after water main break
UPDATE (7/18) – Dollywood Parks & Resorts confirmed Thursday morning that the theme park is now open following a water main break. Officials said on their Facebook page, “We sincerely apologize to all guests who were impacted by the water main break.” Anyone affected by Wednesday’s incident is asked to call Dollywood at 1 (800) […]
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