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Former Tennessee Head Coach: Nico Iamaleava Is ‘Really Really Special’
All eyes are on Nico Iamaleava as Tennessee football approaches its highly anticipated 2024 season. Iamaleava is stepping into his first season as the Vols’ full time starting quarterback and the expectations are high for the former five-star recruit. During a radio hit on WNML’s Josh and Swain this...
Knoxville couple indicted in fraud, money laundering scheme
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Knoxville couple has been indicted in a money laundering and wire fraud scheme after the husband was accused of fraudulently accepting money for “legal fees” from victims to help them get settlement funds between 2019 and 2024, according to the Department of Justice. The DOJ released on Wednesday that Kenneth […]
Judge blasts Collegedale man for forgetting toddler in car, calls actions 'reprehensible'
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. — A Collegedale father accused of leaving his young daughter inside a car for hours, leading to her death, appeared in court Wednesday. The judge called the accusations against Blackdeer 'horrifying.'. "The court is horrified... the fact you forgot a child is reprehensible." Blackdeer made his first...
The Davy to offer sooner move-in to residents, still offering leases
The Davy, located in South Knoxville, is one of the newest off-campus housing projects opening for the coming school year. On Tuesday, August 13, the project management team sent out a press release announcing their plan to offer a sooner move-in than previously expected. In an interview with director of...
Chattanooga Mayor Kelly And Staff To Host Open Office Hours August 30
Mayor Tim Kelly is encouraging Chattanoogans to register for the mayor’s open office hours, which will take place at Avondale Community Center on August 30th from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Attendees who make an appointment will be able to meet Mayor Kelly and participate in a one-on-one meeting...
University of Tennessee Signs Deal with Pilot
The University of Tennessee has signed a corporate partnership with Pilot fueling stations for Neyland Stadium rights that will not change the stadium’s name. They’ll call it Neyland Stadium, preserved by Pilot. The deal, agreed to for at least 20 years, will feature Pilot logos on the field...
Election 2024: Kincannon looking forward to being delegate at DNC next week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon is looking forward to attending her very first Democratic National Convention next week in Chicago. She's expecting plenty of security, "amazing speeches" and broad representation from the state of Tennessee. "I’m going because I am a public leader, an elected official. I...
Sitting SEC Head Coach Calls Neyland Stadium Loudest Stadium In SEC
The SEC boasts many of the best stadiums and environments in all of college football. SEC Network show Marty and McGee is releasing a new episode on Tuesday night with part of the episode being about what stadium in the conference is the loudest. Ryan McGee, a Tennessee alum, shared...
Project Appleseed Rifle Marksmanship Clinic Offered at Arnold Air Force Base in Manchester – August 31st – September 1st
The Project Appleseed folks tell us that in today’s world of 24-hour news cycles, changing technologies and push-button gratification it is a challenge to stay connected to the values that our great country was built on. Ideals such as integrity, commitment and personal responsibility are what founding fathers relied on to win our independence and to then make America a great nation. Project Appleseed™, is dedicated to keeping these timeless values alive. Project Appleseed™ is a fast-growing, 501(c) (3) non-profit educational community of dedicated volunteers. They promote civic responsibility through the teaching of colonial history and the American traditions of rifle marksmanship. Even after all of these years, there is much to be learned from our forefathers’ examples of perseverance, commitment and civic virtue. With a full calendar of shooting clinics and events Project Appleseed™ is here to make sure these timeless principles live on for generations to come.
Maryville development to soon have new apartment buildings
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — Construction is set to begin soon on 400 apartments planned for Blount County's Pellissippi Place Development. Jeff Muir, a spokesperson with the Blount Partnership, said the group would begin a boulevard construction project off Highway 33 in Maryville in August that would build a road into the complex.
Memphis ranks second in the nation in highest number of new HIV cases
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County is topping the charts, but not in a positive way. A report from the Health Department ranks the Memphis area as second in the nation for the highest number of new HIV cases. Now, some Democratic lawmakers are fighting back by asking for the state’s help in curbing the uptick. […]
‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ comes alive at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WVLT) - Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is bringing “SpongeBob SquarePants” to life to celebrate the animated series’ 25th anniversary. Right now, visitors can find SpongeBob and his friends throughout the aquarium in branded scavenger hunts and enjoy screenings of the show. Chuck Winstead...
Carol Benjamin of Arlington Elementary School is this week’s Tennessee Lottery Educator of the Week
Carol Benjamin of Arlington Elementary School is this week’s Tennessee Lottery Educator of the Week. Ms. Benjamin loves to teach because she loves making a difference in the lives of her students. Congratulations, Ms. Carol Benjamin!If you’d like to nominate a Tennessee Lottery Educator of the Week, you can do so by following this link.
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