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Quilt Show Aug 2 – 3 At Mt Mitchell Crafts Fair in Burnsville
Mountain Piecemakers quilt show will be inside the Burnsville Town Center during the Mt Mitchell Crafts Fair August 2 and 3, 9:30-4:30. The show will have large bed quilts, small quilts, wall hangings, and fiber arts, as well as displays of our Veteran Quilt and Project Linus service projects. There will be a “country store” of quilt items inside the Town Center and the guild will have a booth on the square displaying our 2024 opportunity quilt.
Best Jackson-area LBs in 2024 TSSAA season? See our ranking
From Mason DeLoach to Jacob Knox, The Jackson Sun ranked the top linebackers for the 2024 Tennessee high school football season in the Jackson area. TSSAA high school football is almost back in the Jackson area. Over the offseason, The Jackson Sun is ranking returning players by position group. It's...
Bartlett-based company's eclipse glasses make it to the final round of 'Coolest Thing Made in TN' 2024 contest
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Bartlett-based company's eclipse glasses are in the final round of the "Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee" 2024 contest. The Tennessee Chamber and Tennessee Manufacturers Association(TMA), partnered with the University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services, Chattanooga Regional Manufacturers Association and Smart Factory Institute Tennessee to launch the contest.
Pig hearts and kidneys: Barns may be future of organ transplantation
A research farm in the mountains of Virginia is raising what’s becoming the future of medicine. Thousands of Americans each year die waiting for an organ transplant, and many experts acknowledge there never will be enough human donors to meet the need. So researchers are trying to use organs...
Chilling testimony alleges murder suspect asked others for help disposing of High Point University student’s body
HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — The trial of a man accused of killing a High Point University student in 2021 before fleeing to Tennessee has begun. Michael Cadogan is accused of killing Gianna Delgado, who was 19 and attending High Point University at the time. Cadogan was 24 at the time of the killing. Authorities […]
VSP: Tractor-trailer crash prompted diesel cleanup on I-81 in Abingdon Sunday
ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) – All lanes are back open on Interstate 81 in Abingdon after a tractor-trailer crash prompted a cleanup effort Sunday afternoon, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). The Virginia State Police (VSP) told News Channel 11 that at approximately 2:32 p.m., a tractor-trailer had a tire blowout near mile marker […]
Sports briefs: Velocity launching 8U team
CHURCH HILL — Velocity Fastpitch will hold tryouts for a new 8U team on Saturday, July 20, at 8:30 a.m. at McPheeter’s Bend softball field, 1115 Goshen Valley Road, Church Hill. The program is designed to keep Christ first while teaching the fundamentals of softball. Text coaches Tyler Hensley (423-863-9989) or Ashley Ellis (423-440-2188) for more details. MBSHC Little League looking for umpires ...
More rounds of rain ahead
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - If you haven’t already, find the rain gear and keep it with you all this week. We’re increasing our rain chances with a good 2-3″ possible by the time the week comes to a close. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather...
MHS Red Rebel Marching Band receives $10,000 donation
Maryville High School marching band has received a $10,000 donation from the Susan Phillips Knoll Family Foundation. Knoll was a graduate of MHS, and the family donated to honor her involvement with the school. The family has 40 graduates from MHS, 11 of whom were involved in the MHS band. “Her family had a really...
Dogwood Arts Announces Large-Scale Mural Project In North Knoxville
KNOXVILLE - Dogwood Arts and Visit Knoxville are excited to announce a large-scale public art project unlike any other in our area. The project will transform an unassuming, little used space into an extensive outdoor art gallery, further enhancing the public art in Knoxville alongside cities like Asheville, Miami, and Philadelphia as must-visit destinations to appreciate art of all kinds.
Dollywood Jeopardy: Dolly Parton Cuts Ties With Company After Gross Illegal Activity Uncovered
While Dollywood regains momentum following its sudden closure earlier this week, new information has surfaced regarding gross illegal activity related to the popular theme park. Dollywood’s Troubled Week. Just an hour after welcoming guests on July 17, Dollywood had to temporarily shut down due to a water main break....
BANNED FOR LIFE: Buc-ee’s Bans A Service Duck And Its Owner From Stores
A Wild Story Involving A Service Duck, Its Owner And The Famous "Beaver" Has Social Media Talking. As we sit here in Texas, its been fun watching Buc-ee's expand all across the country and seeing the reaction from folks who make their first trip to the popular travel center. But...
SEC makes huge decision about who the real UT is
The SEC has finally settled the debate over who the real "UT" is, declaring a victor between the Tennessee Volunteers and Texas Longhorns. The post SEC makes huge decision about who the real UT is appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Decision day for four-star Vols linebacker/edge target Christian Gass
One of Tennessee football's top targets now is just a few hours away from revealing his commitment. Four-star Class of 2025 linebacker/edge rusher Christian Gass of Eastside High School in Covington, Ga., is set to make his college choice known Saturday afternoon, and the Vols are one of his three finalists.
'Sad all the way around': Third dog death linked to Virginia PetSmart
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (WJLA) — Earlier this week, WJLA reported that two separate dogs died shortly after staying at a Virginia Petsmart boarding facility. Now, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria revealed a third dog has died within a week of staying there. All three dogs were staying at the...
How the Tennessee Whiskey Trail contributes billions to the Nashville, Tennessee economy
Tennessee whiskey is much more than a single brand. The Tennessee Whiskey Trail, which encompasses nearly 30 distillery brands — some with multiple locations, and more than 40 destinations across 500 miles, has become a major tourist draw. From the Tasting Bar at Nashville Barrel Co. to Bootleggers and...
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