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Knoxville Area Transit offering free rides to the polls on Election Day
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knoxville Area Transit has offered free Election Day rides for the past couple of years in an attempt to alleviate any barriers that potential voters may face, said Isaac Thorne, director for KAT. The organization will once again give voters free rides on Aug. 1. "We're...
Tennessee football takeaways: Bru McCoy returns, 5-star Jordan Ross debuts, Vols injury updates as practice begins
Bru McCoy is back for Tennessee football but not quite in the lineup yet. The Vols opened preseason practice on Wednesday. McCoy was in full uniform and went through warm-ups, but he didn’t run receiver routes. That’s not surprising. ...
ACLU, Just City challenging new Tennessee bail law with lawsuit
MEMPHIS, Tenn — American Civil Liberties Union lawyers have filed a lawsuit against Shelby County officials challenging the new bail law on behalf of Memphis organization Just City. The lawsuit focuses on the new law, HB1719, which prohibits judges from considering an arrested individual's ability to pay when setting...
Elst Brewing Company to Become The Black Dog
On July 6th, Elst Brewing Company, located at 2419 North Central Street, made this announcement on their social media platforms:. “It is with mixed emotions that we share some important news about the future of Elst. After five wonderful years of serving this incredible community, we have decided to sell our building and transition to new ownership. We will continue to operate as Elst through August 5th. After that, the space will be handed over to new ownership.
Eastman and University of Tennessee Fans Break Records With 44,950 Pounds of Recycling
In 2022, Eastman set a world record with the University of Tennessee’s “Good Sports Always Give Back” program by recycling 38,452 pounds of waste. In 2023, they challenged the University of Michigan, pitting Neyland Stadium against The Big House. Tennessee fans competed to recycle the most game day waste in a single day, resulting in an impressive 44,950 pounds of waste recycled.
2024 SEC Football Preview: Tennessee Volunteers Expectations and Updates
The Tennessee Volunteers are aiming for a strong comeback in the 2024 college football season, following a dip in performance last year. Under Coach Josh Heupel, the team saw inconsistency in quarterback play with Joe Milton, but hopes for renewal rest on redshirt freshman Nico Iamaleava's potential to lead a more effective offense. With key returning players and newly acquired talent, optimism is high, although the defense faces challenges due to significant player losses. The Vols' schedule presents opportunities, potentially allowing them to vie for playoff contention if they can overcome a few tough matchups.
Inspiring the Next Generation of Female Athletes with Dana Hart
In this episode of Connect the Knox, host Julia Hurley is joined by Dana Hart, Executive Director of the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame. Dana shares her compelling journey from Missouri to Knoxville and her deep involvement in the Hall of Fame. They... In this episode of Connect the Knox,...
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