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What you need to know ahead of Election Day in Knox County
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Election Day is Aug. 1, this Thursday, and the Knox County Election Commission has some important reminders for voters before they hit the polls. This year, there are several new polling places. Eight precincts across the county will head to new locations, as listed below:. PRECINCT...
Knox County Schools fighting against teacher shortage with packed staff
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knox County Schools start classes on Aug. 8 and this year, the classrooms will look more full. Compared to last year, KCS have filled more than 100 vacant positions that were empty last year. The vacancies were related to the national teacher shortage. KCS reported that...
Hoffmann Updates its 'Demo Van' for Tool Showcases
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Hoffmann Group USA, a leading distributor of top-quality tools and equipment, announced its updated demo van, stocked with the latest tools and equipment from the Hoffmann catalog and equipped with new ways to test tools in-person. This innovative mobile showroom brings cutting-edge tool technology directly to...
The schedule is set: Smokies announce first baseball game at downtown Knoxville stadium
In the midst of the Tennessee Smokies' final season in Kodak, the Double-A Chicago Cubs affiliate released its 2025 schedule July 30, unveiling when the inaugural game will be played at its under-construction downtown Knoxville stadium. The season begins April 4, but fans will have to wait nearly two weeks before the Smokies...
Study Ranks Tennessee’s Health Care Among the Worst in America
When it comes to health care in America, where you live can make all the difference. Access to quality medical facilities, the affordability of health care, and patient outcomes should all be taken into consideration. Health care has two crucial components, cost and quality. The best health care in the...
Apply For TDOC’s Citizens’ Correctional Academy
The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) has begun accepting applications for the fall 2024 Citizens’ Correctional Academy. The six-week program is designed to give Tennesseans an in-depth look at the state’s largest law enforcement agency. Classes will be held on Thursday evenings from September 12, 2024, through October 17, 2024, at various TDOC locations around Nashville.
How to check and report power outages in East Tennessee
TENNESSEE, USA — Click the links below to check for outages in your area:. ►Weather Impact Alert Day: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued across East TN, with Flood Watch. KUB - Note: As of 4 p.m., KUB's outage map was not working. It is unclear when it will be back online. Before going down, it noted several thousand outages across Knoxville in Fountain City, the East Towne area, and Northshore Drive.
Candidate profile: Incumbent Rep. Scott Cepicky lays out top legislative goals, successes
In the state Republican Primary Aug. 1, incumbent House Rep. Scott Cepicky, R-Culleoka, is being challenged by county commissioner and Columbia native Ray Jeter. Read the below questionnaires to learn about the candidates. Candidate profile: Scott Cepicky, 58 ...
NSF funding award to help prepare advanced manufacturing workforce
EXPAND TN (Experiential Learning in Advanced Manufacturing towards Novel and Diverse Career Opportunities for Rural Tennessee Students) was successfully proposed by Dr. Bradley Harris, director of the Chemical Engineering program at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The partnership represents a multi-institutional collaboration between UTC, Cleveland State Community College, and...
When is Target's denim take back event? Where to participate in Tennessee
Target will host its first ever "Denim Take Back Event" next week. The "Denim Take Back Event" from Target is similar to the retailer's "Car Seat Trade-in Program" where people can trade in old supplies for a discount on new ones. In this event, rather than trading in car seats, customers can trade...
How three Tennessee principals plan to tackle this school year’s challenges
While families prepare to send their children back to school, many educators are already back in their buildings. And even though large-scale pandemic disruptions are in the rearview, principals say some COVID-related trends continue to cause challenges. Many schools initially focused on the immediate issue — getting kids caught up...