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Recently elected Loudon city council member, former police chief James ‘Bear’ Webb passes away unexpectedly
The Loudon city government and the Loudon County law enforcement community are mourning the loss of one of their own. James "Bear" Webb reportedly passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 30. He was 62 years old.
Carson Gentle Glad He Waited Out Senior Year at McCallie Before Reporting to Rocky Top
McCallie grad Carson Gentle went through the Vols first fall practice Wednesday. The freshman defensive lineman wrestled with the idea of enrolling early at Tennessee in December. But Gentle wanted to finish his wrestling career at McCallie, where he became a state champion. Said Gentle:”I definitely appreciate the pros and...
Vols are off to 'good start' in fall camp
Football kicked off fall training camp on Wednesday. The Vols practiced indoors at Anderson Training Center due weather conditions at Haslam Field. Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel begins his fourth season at Tennessee after being hired in 2021. He met with media following practice. “Good start, day one,” Heupel said....
Tony Vitello makes another addition to Tennessee baseball staff with Josh Reynolds
Tony Vitello is making another addition to his Tennessee baseball staff. Former Cincinnati pitching coach Josh Reynolds is joining the Vols' staff in a hybrid role that will see Reynolds work with the pitchers while also filling a support staff role, a source with direct knowledge told Knox News on Wednesday. The source requested anonymity because the hiring has not been made official. ...
Oak Ridge Lady SoccerCats play Farragut at jamboree
The Lady SoccerCats from Oak Ridge High School and the team from Farragut High play each other last Saturday, July 27, at the 25th KIL Girls Soccer Jamboree at West High School. This article originally appeared on Oakridger: Oak Ridge Lady SoccerCats play Farragut at jamboree
MaLeik Gatewood named defensive coordinator at Andrew College
Former Tennessee defensive back MaLeik Gatewood has been named defensive coordinator and academics advisor at Andrew College. Andrew College is located in Cuthbert, Georgia and competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association. Gatewood played for the Vols from 2015-18. The former Vol went to Andrew College after serving as...
Report: Tennessee ranked last in voter turnout in '22, low in registration too
(The Center Square) – Tennessee ranked 42nd in voter registration and last, 51st, in voter turnout in the 2022 midterm election, according to a new report from ThinkTenessee. Tennessee is scheduled to have its primary for both federal and state posts Thursday. The report showed those rankings were 41st and 27th in 2020 for the 2020 presidential election and ranked 45th and 49th in the 2016 presidential election of the...
'The Bachelorette' alum Jed Wyatt marries fiancee Ellen Decker in Tennessee
The Bachelorette alum Jed Wyatt has married fitness coach Ellen Decker in his home state of Tennessee. Jed and Ellen tied the knot in front of family and friends at The Woodlands at Five Gables in Chattanooga, TN, People reported. RELATED LINK: 'THE BACHELOR' FRANCHISE COUPLES NOW: WHO IS STILL...
Knox County Schools streamlined its hiring process, and it's paying off for students
After Knox County Schools began last school year with 160 teacher vacancies, administrators are starting to see the effects of their revamped recruiting and retention programs. With a week to go before students return Aug. 8, the district had 62 teacher vacancies. Part of the success stems from a "meet where they are"...
Maryville opens waitlists for public housing, vouchers
MARYVILLE, Tenn. — The Maryville Housing Authority recently reopened several housing waitlists. Folks can now join the waitlists for housing choice vouchers, public housing and multi-family properties, said Director of the Maryville Housing Authority Julie Sharpe. The waitlist for housing choice vouchers hasn't been opened since 2022, Sharpe said....
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