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New Commissioners Join Tennessee Higher Education Commission to Elevate Postsecondary Success
Nashville just got a fresh infusion of ideas and experience in the realm of higher education. Five new faces have joined the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC), and they're set to bring their diverse expertise to the table. These appointments were announced by Governor Bill Lee and reported by the THEC. The new members, hailing from all corners of the state, took their seats at the commission's quarterly meeting yesterday.
Gov. Lee Announces TN’s First Major League Baseball Game
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced on Aug. 9 the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves will play a regular season game in the MLB Speedway Classic at Tennessee’s Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, August 2, 2025. This historic announcement marks the first American or National League game played in Tennessee.
More than a hundred arrests for bond condition violations in a little over a month
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — There has been 119 arrests already made for those who violated their bond conditions since July 1, 2024, according to Metro’s Criminal Court Clerk’s Office. Currently, if you are out on bond in Tennessee, police can arrest you immediately for violating your bond...
Tennessee Governor Appoints Former US Attorney To Review Tennessee State University’s Financials And Governance
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has appointed former U.S. attorney Ed Stanton to look into financials and governance at Tennessee State University. At the request of the Tennessee attorney general, the appointment was made in June, according to a letter obtained by The Tennessean. Moreover, the HBCU’s new board of trustees made the probe.
WATCH: High school football jamboree action takes place across East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tonight marked the unofficial start of the 2024 high school football season. Several teams across East Tennessee participated in jamborees for fans to get a preview of what they can expect on Friday nights this fall.
la Madeleine Inks Deals for 3 New Cafés in Florida, Tennessee and Texas
French-founded and French-owned franchise concept continues expansion, bringing approachable classic cuisine across the country. The three new franchise groups and their development plans are:. Orlando, Florida: Multi-national, multi-unit franchisee group Pieocentral LLC plans to expand its presence in the Greater Orlando market with its first la Madeleine restaurant, slated to...
Roane County residents speak out over water quality and utility cost concerns with Cumberland Utility Board
ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. — A group of Roane County residents gathered Thursday to voice concerns they've had about water quality and utility costs with the Cumberland Utility Board. After the meeting ended, several who attended called it a disappointment. Some said the problems have persisted for years, and said...
Roan Mountain community garden provides fresh produce for veterans
Roan Mountain, Tenn. (WJHL)- It’s a labor of love at the community garden in Roan Mountain. “We applied for plots that we could grow fresh, organic vegetables to provide to veterans and food crisis so that they’re not eating out of a box or a can,” said Greg Jenkins, the founder of the American Veterans […]
J. Crew Factory to open store in The Mall at Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Mall at Johnson City announced its newest retailer: J. Crew Factory. It is the mall’s sixth retail addition this year. The 5,026-square-foot J. Crew Factory will be on the mall’s lower level beside Bath & Body Works. J. Crew Factory offers a vibrant and timeless collection of clothing and […]
Spooky stories to take centerstage with Graveyard Tales
Creepy tales unfold from stories passed down, legends and myths and things that go screech in the night with the Jonesborough Storytellers Guild on Sept. 7 at the McKinney Center. Graveyard Tales will include spooky stories of local legends, creepy creatures and bone chilling lores from the guild, which is...
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