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Life after 'Farmer Wants a Wife': Catching up with Farmer Mitchell
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Farmer Mitchell, from the TV show "Farmer Wants a Wife," is back home in East Tennessee and is enjoying life with his number one—Sydney Ererra. Mitchell Kolinsky, an East Tennessee native, was among four farmers who appeared on the show earlier this year that follows men in search of a relationship.
Tennessee distilleries are a... Whiskey business
Happy Sunday, Nashville! I hope your weekend is treating you well. Grab a cup of coffee and settle in, here's a roundup of what you need to know today. While it's immortalized in Chris Stapleton songs, it's an ever-changing thing, with a rich history and a bright future. Check out...
Tennessee announces hiring of Kristen Golightly
Tennessee announced the hiring of assistant women’s golf coach Kristen Golightly. “I am thrilled to add Kristen to our staff this season,” Tennessee head coach Diana Cantu said. “Her personality, work ethic, and determination are going to be huge for our program. “She has excelled in working...
Warren, Bayless inducted into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Twelve deserving individuals were inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in the Class of 2024 on Saturday night – two of whom made a tremendous impact in Northeast Tennessee. Longtime ETSU head men’s golf coach, Fred Warren, and legendary Happy Valley boy’s basketball coach, Charlie Bayless, received their honors […]
State offering $2 million in grants for historic restoration/rehab projects
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Historical Commission announced a new grant to help cover the cost of restoring National Register-listed historic properties in the state. Overall, $2 million is available from the Historic Property/Land Acquisition Fund (HPLAF) Grant Program this year. Applications are open now through Aug. 31. The grants are competitive and can be used for historic restoration or rehabilitation projects for National Register-listed properties that have a public benefit. ...
Tennessean wins 19 awards, including general excellence, in Tennessee Press Association contest
The newspaper was recognized for its coverage of sports, breaking news, business and investigations. The Tennessean on Friday secured the Tennessee Press Association Newspaper Contest General Excellence award, along with first place awards in 13 other categories, for its work ranging from sports, breaking news, business and investigative reporting during 2023.
Montgomery County lawyer suspended by Tennessee Supreme Court for illegal law practice
The Tennessee Supreme Court penalized a Montgomery County attorney for practicing law with a suspended license. Colleen Ann Hyder, a Clarksville attorney, failed to pay her professional privilege tax in January 2020 and continued to handle clients, which is illegal in Tennessee. Licensed attorneys must pay this tax to maintain...
Small aircraft makes emergency landing in Linden, report says
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A small aircraft had to make an emergency landing at an airport in Linden, according to WOPC. Around noon, emergency officials received word of the plane making an emergency landing. WOPC said it was believed the plane lost electrical power and was not able to deploy...
Shiloh National Military Park to offer special ranger led hike
SHILOH, TN – Shiloh is pleased to announce a special ranger-led hike titled “Fraley Field: the Bloody Battle Begins” on Saturday, August 24. Follow Park Ranger Timothy Arnold and retrace the steps of Colonel Everett Peabody’s early morning patrol as they run into the Confederate skirmishers of the 3rd Mississippi Battalion.
Former Tiger Kendric Davis signs with the Adelaide 36ers of the National Basketball League in Australia
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Former Memphis Tiger Kendric Davis is heading to the land down under to play with the Adelaide 36ers in the National Basketball League (NBL). The 36ers have been recruiting Davis for over a month and watched him play for the Portland Trail Blazers at the NBA Summer League, before signing him to a one-year deal.
Remembering a hero: Reverend Dr.James Lawson, civil rights legend, honored during memorial event
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The life of the man at the center of the Sanitation strike in Memphis was honored today. Rev. Dr. James Lawson studied nonviolent civil disobedience under Gandhi and became a close ally of Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior. It was Lawson who created the strategy for...
“Don’t shoot, put up them”: Residents react to Downtown shootings
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are investigating two overnight shootings, one left a man injured and the other resulted in a man losing his life. “If you go off your emotions, you can go the wrong way,” Jimmy McKinney said. McKinney spends much of his time in the downtown area, spreading positivity and encouraging people […]
Now with Titans, Jabari Small hoping to be next great running back from Memphis in NFL
In recent football history, the city of Memphis has been known for producing high-quality running backs. Former Briarcrest standout Jabari Small is the next Memphian looking to make his name as a ball carrier in the NFL. He signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in May after a stellar career with the Vols.
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