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News & Notes | Ticket prices rise soon for “Startup Mountain Summit”. Nashville's HeroWear, an exosuit technology and solutions company, has hired the company’s first Chief Operating Officer. From Johnson City:. FoundersForge reminded people on Friday that early bird ticket pricing for the second annual “Startup Mountain Summit”...
Late beloved runner’s wheelchair donated after Crazy 8s race
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL)—We Run Events held its annual Crazy 8s race on Saturday, and for one family, crossing the finish line was a bittersweet moment. The late beloved runner, father, and husband Paul Codispoti’s wheelchair was donated to Ainsley’s Angels after crossing the finish line of the Crazy 8s race on Saturday. Ainsley’s Angels provided Codispoti, also […]
Kingsport goes back to the nineteenth century at Farm Fest
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) -Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes and Exchange Place Living History Farm celebrated the joys of country life Sunday afternoon with their Farm Fest event, which is part of the Fun Fest. Farm Fest was a nineteenth-century-inspired, family-friendly event that included fresh food, sack races, hayrides, flowers, crafts, and a cakewalk. Live music was played […]
River Riders drop series opener to Johnson City
The Elizabethton River Riders dropped their fifth game in a row on Saturday in the series opener to the Johnson City Doughboys, 5-3. Elizabethton (14-25) jumped out to an early lead against Johnson City (19-18) after Nick Hockemeyer (Purdue Fort Wayne) singled in the second to score two. Hockemeyer finished the night with one hit and two RBIs.
Local gym hosts fundraiser for Boys and Girls Club, Wounded Warrior Project
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A bit of rain did not stop The Club 24 Hour Fitness Center from holding its “Dead Lift Athon” fundraiser on Saturday. The proceeds from the fundraiser benefitted the local Boys and Girls Club and Wounded Warrior Project. “Dead Lift Athon” included a live DJ, vendor giveaways, door prizes every […]
Warren, Bayless inducted into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Twelve deserving individuals were inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in the Class of 2024 on Saturday night – two of whom made a tremendous impact in Northeast Tennessee. Longtime ETSU head men’s golf coach, Fred Warren, and legendary Happy Valley boy’s basketball coach, Charlie Bayless, received their honors […]
Otterbots win in walk-off fashion
The Danville Otterbots and the Greeneville Flyboys played a Sunday seven-inning special at Dan Daniel Memorial Park. The Otterbots came from behind thanks to a walk-off three-run home run from Jackson Tyer to win the ballgame by a score of 5-2. The Otterbots improved their record to 26-15. The Bots...
Tennessee football commit hints at surprise commitment coming soon
Tennessee football is heating up on the recruiting trail this summer, adding several commitments to its 2025 recruiting class. 2025 four-star quarterback George MacIntyre has been leading recruiting efforts online as one of the first players in the class to commit to Tennessee. That could be part of the reason...
Call for Entries for 31st Arts in the Airport at McGhee Tyson Airport
The Arts & Culture Alliance and Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority announce a call for entries for the 31st biannual Arts in the Airport at McGhee Tyson Airport, a juried exhibition developed to allow regional artists to compete and display work in the most visited site in the area. Approximately 40-45 fine art works encompassing all styles and genres from both emerging and established artists will comprise the exhibition in the secured area behind McGhee Tyson Airport’s security gate checkpoint from October 22, 2024 – April 2025. Prizes include $1,000 in cash awards.
17th Annual Arts In The Park – Call for Artists & Crafters
Arts In The Park is back for the 17th year on Saturday, September 21, 2024, 10 am to 4 pm, at Downtown on the Green & Farmers Market. Application Deadline August 28. Arts In The Park, “Art In The Heart of Hamblen County,” is a one-day celebration of visual arts—two-dimensional fine art, fine quality crafts, artistic photography, and sculpture. Applications from artists and crafters will be accepted through August 28.
Spartan Names Additional Regional Manager
Spartan Chemical Company, Inc. announced the promotion of Ben Kilgore to the role of regional manager, effective June 16, 2024. Kilgore joins Spartan as the regional manager for the Eastern Iowa region. For the last five years, Ben worked as the east district manager for US Chemical in Knoxville, Tennessee...
Tennessee Football Jersey Countdown: No. 41, Steve Chancey
Noah is a graduate of the UT College of Journalism & Electronic Media and has covered. football since 2019. He joined Rivals in 2022. Tennessee will open its 2024 campaign against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium on Aug. 31. In anticipation of the season opener, VolReport is highlighting a former Vols player whose jersey number matches the amount of days until kickoff. TALK ABOUT IT IN THE ROCKY TOP FORUM With 41 days to go, Steve Chancey, who was a fullback at Tennessee from 1971-73, is selected. Chancey was a prep football and basketball standout at the former South High...
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