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WJHL Rewind: Cable Country – Clay sculptor Tim Osborne
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Former News Channel 11 anchor Tim Cable oversaw one of the region’s most popular series: Cable Country. In June 1996, Cable observed Tim Osborne, a clay sculptor who did not let his near-blindness in one eye prevent him from creating art. Osborne preferred...
Tennessee residents will have the opportunity to hunt without a license on Saturday, August 24, aligning with the opening day of squirrel season
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has designated this day as Free Hunting Day to promote interest in hunting and introduce new participants to the sport. Free Hunting Day is an annual initiative by the TWRA aimed at sparking interest in hunting,...
Group of motorcyclists to host Sunday ride for Tennessee woman who received second heart transplant
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A group of motorcyclists will host a ride on Sunday to raise money for a woman who in May received her second heart transplant in Middle Tennessee. Jordon Hensley received her second heart transplant in May 2024 — marking her third chance at life after her first heart transplant around 17 years ago. At first, a committee at Vanderbilt University Medical Center voted against putting her on the transplant list.
The Tennessee Department of Revenue is inviting Tennesseans to join their free webinar on August 27
Chattanooga, TN – According to the statement, the Tennessee Department of Revenue will host a free webinar on August 27 at 9 a.m. Central Time to discuss the Tennessee Retail Accountability Program. This session is particularly relevant for wholesalers and retailers dealing in products such as beer, tobacco, nonalcoholic...
3 high school football rematches to watch in Week 1
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — High school football is back in the Tri-Cities, and some of Week 1’s games will be high profile. Virginia high schools don’t start their season until Aug. 30, but Tennessee squads are all hoping to be 1-0 by the end of Friday night. Below are three games on Aug. 23 […]
Anticipation builds for Martin Center’s upcoming season
Following an impressive spring 2024 Broadway season, the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts is gearing up for another year of dazzling performances. On Friday Aug. 23, the Martin Center will be hosting their 2025 Broadway reveal in the Grand Hall. The doors will open at 6 p.m. for a reception in the Tindall Lobby followed by the reveal at 7 p.m.
Boones Creek ALDI opens for business
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A new ALDI grocery store has officially opened its doors in Boones Creek. The new store, located at 108 Whitewood Blvd, is the second location in Johnson City. The Boones Creek ALDI will be open daily from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. ALDI hosted a sneak peek event on Wednesday […]
Community Heroes: United Way coordinator Abraham McIntyre connects needs with resources
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — This week’s Community Hero has a passion for helping others. He is a hands-on member of the United Way of the East Tennessee Highlands, working to help groups get the resources they need to be successful. As a United Way Community Impact Coordinator, Abraham McIntyre spends his days connecting people […]
Providence Academy baseball player Matti gets the call of a lifetime
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — For the second time in as many months, a Providence Academy baseball team member will be playing abroad with a chance to qualify for the WBSC U-18 World Cup. Senior catcher and utility Ronny Matti is coming off of a standout season with the Knights in 2023 earning TSSAA Division […]
Three Carter County teachers selected for Tennessee’s 2024-25 Rural STEM Collaborative
Carter County Schools is proud to announce that three local educators have been selected to participate in Tennessee’s 2024-25 Rural STEM Collaborative Cohort. The honored teachers are Chelsea Anderson of Central Elementary, Katherine Nichols of Unaka High School, and Nikki Jenkins of Valley Forge Elementary. The Rural STEM Collaborative aims to deepen participants’ knowledge of […] The post Three Carter County teachers selected for Tennessee’s 2024-25 Rural STEM Collaborative appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
State Honors Johnson Heating & Air During Black Business Month
Union City, Tenn.–Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter kicked off Wednesday with a visit to Johnson Heating & Air in Union City in honor of National Black Business Month. McWhorter said, “It is clear from the stops today these two companies exemplify what it means to be pillars of the community, making a longstanding impact in their regions and the state of Tennessee.”
Science Hill and Elizabethton in the Big Game Preview
(WJHL) — Touchdown Friday night returns to northeast Tennessee, with around 15 games on our schedule tomorrow night and our big game preview by Toyota. Starting with one of the most storied rivalries in our region will reach a special milestone tomorrow. Science Hill and Elizabethton will face off for the 100th time.Science Hill leads […]
Unprecedented Fundraising Success Continues for Tennessee Athletics and the Tennessee Fund
Tennessee Athletics had an extraordinary year of success in 2023-24, including a record third-place national finish in the LEARFIELD Directors' Cup and a third straight SEC All-Sports trophy. The Tennessee Fund also reported unprecedented success across multiple fundraising metrics. For the third consecutive year, the Tennessee Fund had an all-time...
Tennessee Rowing Makes Move to SEC, Enhancing the Conference's Competitive Landscape
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – The Southeastern Conference announced Friday morning that rowing has been approved by the SEC athletics directors as the 22nd sport to be sponsored by the SEC, beginning with the 2024-25 campaign. The rapidly growing sport has also been approved as the 13th women's sport in which...
Tennessee firms nab top spots on list of fastest-growing private US companies
More than 100 Tennessee businesses ranked among the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, according to Inc. Magazine. Of those, 84 are located in the Nashville metro area. The publication annually releases its Inc. 5000 list, ranking the top privately-owned American companies according to their percentage revenue growth over the last three...
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