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How much more rain could Knoxville get? Watch out for flooded streets again, plus wind
After getting drenched by repeated storms on July 30, Knoxville should prepare for another round of heavy downpours and flash flooding. Strong thunderstorms are expected roll through July 31, bringing damaging winds, too. East Tennessee, including Knoxville, is under a flash flood watch until 5 a.m. Aug. 1, according to the National Weather...
Dogwood Arts Announces Large-Scale Mural Project in North 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.
Where Vols' early targets are ranked in updated Top247 for 2026 class
Dozens of players who have received early scholarship offers from. are ranked among the nation's top prospects in 247Sports' updated Top247 for the 2026 class. On Wednesday, 247Sports updated its initial Top247 — which was released in April — just a few weeks before most Class of 2026 prospects will play the first games of their junior seasons.
Boar's Head recall expands to 7 million pounds of deli meat, including in Tennessee
Boar’s Head is recalling an additional 7 million pounds of meat and poultry products over possible listeria contamination after a lawsuit said the Virginia-based company's deli meats made someone "deathly ill." The recall includes Tennessee. The recall includes 71 Boar’s Head and Old Country products made between May 10 and July 29, according...
Super Rare Orange Lobster Rescued From Red Lobster Restaurant
Red Lobsters ONLY apparently at this Red Lobster. A rare (1 in 30 million) orange lobster that was accidentally delivered to a North Carolina Red Lobster this week got the boot that saved its life. "When you get a whole aquarium that has lobsters in it, and they look like...
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee views school vouchers as a way to 'undo the disparities'
Gov. Bill Lee is doubling down on his comments calling school choice the "civil rights issue of our time" ahead of a Thursday election that could emerge as a referendum on his signature private school voucher plan. Lee’s comments, first made during a primetime address at the Republican National Committee, rankled Democrats and...
Former Tennessee Standout On The Move At MLB Trade Deadline
After weeks of speculation, former Tennessee star and White Sox ace Garrett Crochet is staying put in Chicago at the MLB trade deadline. But another former Tennessee star is on the move. The Kansas City Royals traded former Vols star Jared Dickey as well as Mason Barnett and Will Klein to the Oakland Athletics in return for RHP Lucas Erceg.
Two juveniles dead following Cocke County crash on Thinwood Road
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Two juveniles are dead following a crash on Thinwood Road in Cocke County, according to the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office. Tuesday night, officers with the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office responded to a traffic accident on Thinwood Drive off West Highway 25/70. Two juveniles were killed as a result of the […]
Mind-stimulating, lifelong learning classes start Sept. 9 in Oak Ridge
What do well-known intellectuals say about the problem of evil? What is known about that fateful day when triumph turned to tragedy when newly re-elected President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated? How have the Jewish communities of the world fared under Christian and Muslim rule? What technology do you need to have a smart...
Oak Ridge woman wins Best Decorated Hat contest at Anderson County Fair
Sheila Johnson of Oak Ridge won the Best Decorated Hat contest at Senior Citizens Day at the Anderson County Fair on July 17 with her "Christmas in July"-themed bonnet, according to Linda McGhee, the chair for special day. Johnson also participated in the Hog Calling Contest, earning an honorable mention for her hog (and chicken!) calling. This article originally appeared on Oakridger: Oak Ridge woman wins Best Decorated Hat contest at Anderson County Fair
Spotless giraffe Kipekee celebrates her first birthday at Brights Zoo
LIMESTONE, Tenn. (WCYB) — Kipekee, a rare spotless giraffe who was born at Brights Zoo, celebrated her first birthday on Wednesday. People from all over the world have come to see Kipekee, who was born without a pattern, which is very unique. For her birthday, Kipekee got to eat...
Watauga Orthopaedics to open walk-in clinic on Tusculum University’s campus
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Watauga Orthopaedics and Tusculum University will unveil a new walk-in clinic on Tusculum’s campus Thursday, which is available to students, staff and community members. According to a release from the university, the clinic is located on Tusculum’s main campus on the ground floor of the Meen Center. Watauga Orthopaedics’ walk-in clinics provide a […]
Man involved in Bristol hospital shooting died weeks later; family seeks answers
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — The man who police say tried to take an officer’s weapon while at Bristol Regional Medical Center (BRMC) on May 22 died July 13 after never regaining full awareness, and his brother says the family has more questions than answers about what led to his death. “It was made plain to […]
Freshman Jordan Ross debuts for Tennessee football in fall camp
Defensive lineman Jordan Ross enrolled at Tennessee in June after signing with the Vols on Dec. 20, 2023. The 6-foot-5, 245-pound lineman took part in Tennessee’s first fall training camp practice on Wednesday at Anderson Training Center. Ross met with media following practice and discussed his one takeaway from...
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