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2024 PREVIEW: Who’s Next?
CHATTANOOGA---The Chattanooga Mocs are well underway in preparation for August's fall camp in the Scenic City. A majority of the roster is already on campus working out and readying for an exciting 2024 campaign. Last week, we looked at the offensive line lite position…tight end. This week, we go big....
Post Malone’s Announces Much Awaited Country Tour Announced
Post Malone has made an exciting announcement about his 2024 F-1 Trillion Tour, marking his venture into the country music scene. After months of teasing a country album, he confirmed the project in late 2023, thrilling fans with the release of the first single, “I Had Some Help,” on May 10. The track, featuring Morgan Wallen, quickly became a summer sensation, holding the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for six consecutive weeks.
State issues 62 violations against company accused of allowing ‘imposter cops’ on Nashville streets
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance is requesting the immediate suspension of a Mt. Juliet company’s license, alleging they allowed civilians to wear police identification and use red and blue lights in non-police vehicles. The state agency filed a notice of hearing and charges...
Independence Day Celebration in Waynesboro is Wednesday, July 3rd
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 3! It’s time for the City of Waynesboro’s annual Independence Day festivities. Park gates will open at 4:30 p.m. Food trucks will be set up to offer a variety of delicious treats, and of course there will be games, face painting, and other activities for the youngsters. Vendors will also be set up to offer different specialty items.
Jeff Burton Harshly Critical of NASCAR’s ‘Crazy’ Overtime Decision on Kyle Busch
Kyle Busch finished 27th in the June 30 NASCAR Cup Series race in Nashville. Shockingly, that was the two-time champ’s best result in his last three races, including a pair of 35th-place finishes at Iowa and New Hampshire. Busch added another miserable chapter to his recent run of misfortune...
Randy Sheeks to lead Lee Singers
From the Chattanoogan: Lee University announces the appointment of Dr. Randy Sheeks as the interim director of Lee Singers, effective immediately. From the Chattanoogan: Lee University announces the appointment of Dr. Randy Sheeks as the interim director of Lee Singers, effective immediately. Dr. Sheeks brings a wealth of experience and a passion for choral music to this position.
Monterey Yard-Sellers Moved Across Holly Street
Monterey Aldermen voted Monday night to move yard sellers in the Farmers Market facility to a grassy area on the railroad side of South Holly Street. Alderman Bill Wiggins said an event June 22 brought the issue to a head again, the conflict between yard sales and farmers. Alderman Charles Looper said the yard sellers would have a lot more space across the street.
Fireworks, parades and traffic: Take in these Lebanon, Mt. Juliet, Watertown July 4 events
Squirt guns are a big part of Watertown's Independence Day parade. Mt. Juliet will hold tailgate party at Circle P Ranch. Looking for something to do locally in Wilson County this Fourth of July?. Several local cities have their own Independence Day activities. Here is an overview of all the...
Hamlin and Larson’s Feud Reaches Boiling Point With Retaliation
Hamlin and Larson’s Feud Reaches Boiling Point: The long-standing rivalry between Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson reached an electrifying climax at the Ally 400 in Nashville, marking a crucial moment in NASCAR history. Known for their fierce competitiveness, both drivers engaged in a series of aggressive tactics, resulting in Larson’s calculated response against Hamlin. This incident not only heightened the tension between the two but also highlighted the intricate mix of strategy and raw emotion inherent in the sport.
Tennessee sees boost in college-going rates for class of 2023, report shows
The percentage of Tennessee public high school graduates heading directly to college just marked its largest year-over-year increase in nearly a decade, according to the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. The class of 2023 has a 56.7% college-going rate, which is a 2.4 percentage point bump from the previous year. That...
If Tennessee was its own country, it would have the 9th highest incarceration rate in the world
Editor’s note: A previous version misstated how many people were in Tennessee jails and prisons. Tennessee has one of the highest rates of people put in jail or prison, a report released by the Prison Policy Institute found. With more than 55,000 people in local jails or state and federal prisons, Tennessee has the […] The post If Tennessee was its own country, it would have the 9th highest incarceration rate in the world appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Tennessee dental practice reopens after tornado damages office
Springfield, Tenn.-based Gentle Dental has reopened in a new office after a tornado damaged its previous office in December, Smokey Barns News reported July 2. The practice selected a new location for its office but gutted and rebuilt the facility to provide a more modern space for its general dentistry services.
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