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Jake Merklinger: Freshman QB Thrives Early in Tennessee’s Offense
Freshman quarterback Jake Merklinger credits his early arrival at. , which allowed him to participate in spring practices, for his growing understanding of the Vols' fast-paced offense. He demonstrated his skill during the spring game, completing 5-of-7 passes for over 100 yards and a touchdown while adding a rushing score. Merklinger has also focused on gaining weight, increasing from 193 to 216 pounds, to better endure the rigors of SEC football. His competitive spirit and relationships with teammates, particularly starter Nico Iamaleava and senior Gaston Moore, are helping him transition effectively. As he prepares for the season opener against Chattanooga on August 31, Merklinger aims to challenge for playing time despite being a freshman.
Vols included on list of favorites for five-star center
The top-ranked center in the country included basketball on his list of favorites that he released this weekend. Five-star Chris Cenac included the Vols with Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Baylor, Connecticut, Houston, Kentucky, Louisville, LSU, Michigan State, and Texas on his list of favorites. Cenac has not yet scheduled any official...
Meet the Memphis area top high school boys and girls golfers for the 2024 TSSAA season
With the Tennessee high school golf season underway, here's a look at Memphis area boys and girls golfers to watch in the 2024 TSSAA season. Memphis area boys golfers to watch Brandon Clark, Arlington, Sr.: Clark is one of several upperclassmen aiming to get the Tigers back to the Class AA state tournament. ...
Carrie Underwood Leads Worship at a Local Church, Sounds Flawless [Watch]
Carrie Underwood has never shied away from her faith in God, and she put her passion on full display while leading worship at a local Tennessee church on Sunday morning (Aug. 11). The country singer took the stage with the worship team at Rolling Hills Community Church in Franklin, Tenn....
Singer-songwriter Anthony Smith to perform at Oneida’s Labor Day weekend event
ONEIDA | Nashville singer-songwriter Anthony Smith will be in concert at the Town of Oneida’s Labor Day weekend celebration at Oneida City Park. The event, slated for Sunday, Sept. 1, is a combination Labor Day festival and celebration of the park’s 50th anniversary. Oneida Mayor Lori Phillips-Jones announced...
Martin Truex Jr. Faces Furious Backlash: $200M Fine Demanded After Outburst
Martin Truex Jr. Faces Furious Backlash: The recent outburst by Martin Truex Jr. following a disappointing race has ignited a firestorm of criticism, resulting in fans humorously demanding a staggering $200 million fine. This incident raises pertinent questions about the balance between emotional expression and professional conduct in NASCAR, particularly in view of Truex’s aggressive encounter with Chase Elliott on the track. As opinions divide between supporters and detractors, the implications for sportsmanship and driver mental health warrant closer examination. What does this controversy reveal about the stresses faced by athletes in high-stakes environments?
Oneida’s Burke named wildlife officer of the year in Tennessee
Oneida resident Dustin Burke has been named the Southeastern Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies’ wildlife officer of the year for Tennessee. Burke, a sergeant with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, is responsible for the off-highway program in District 41, which largely consists of the 210,000-acre North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area in Scott, Campbell, Claiborne, Morgan and Anderson counties.
Tennessee officials are worried about wetlands. Here’s why.
“What do you see as Tennessee’s greatest conservation needs or opportunities?”. This question was asked to a room of state officials, conservation advocates and business leaders during the second annual Tennessee Conservation Summit in Nashville on Wednesday. For some people, protecting wetlands — semi-aquatic ecosystems like swamps, bogs and...
Man flown to hospital following motorcycle crash
WAYNE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - A man was flown to the hospital after a motorcycle crash. According to a social media post by the Monticello Fire Department, the crash happened on Cumberland Ridge Road in Wayne County. The driver of the motorcycle was flown to the hospital. The Wayne County...
Jury chosen: Trial begins Tuesday in Oak Ridge man's first-degree murder trial
Fourteen people - a 12-member jury and four alternates - were chosen Monday for the trial of Oak Ridge resident Sean Finnegan, who faces first-degree murder and rape charges. The trial will begin at 9 a.m. Tuesday in Anderson County Criminal Court in Clinton. It comes four years after the body of 36-year-old Jennifer Gail Paxton was found in the Fairview Road home Finnegan is believed to have shared with Rebecca Dishman. ...
After 22 years of writing 'tiny portraits of everyday life,' columnist Leslie Snow retires
Leslie Snow didn't set out to be inspirational as a writer. "I just set out to be genuine." She's both, though. Throughout her 22 years as a columnist for the Shopper and the Knoxville News Sentinel, Snow has been uplifting and encouraging her readers by writing authentically about ordinary life. “I feel like my...
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