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Non-profit balloon festival returns to East Tennessee for Labor Day Weekend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The 11th Annual Monroe Life Balloon Festival is returning to East Tennessee for Labor Day Weekend. The festival will take place Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sunday, Sept. 1 at the Sequoyah Birthplace Museum in Vonore, Tennessee from 4 to 10 p.m. each day. Attendees can enjoy...
Josh Berry flips over in harrowing crash late in NASCAR Daytona race
Hendersonville's Josh Berry was in position to contend for his first career win in the NASCAR Cup Series with a lap and a half to go, but his race on Saturday at Daytona International Speedway ended when his car slid on its roof. Berry and Austin Cindric got together down the backstretch late...
Andre Adams’ four touchdown passes propels Antioch to 34-22 season-opening win over Lebanon
The buzz surrounding Antioch sophomore quarterback Andre Adams was at a fever pitch entering the season. Following a breakout freshman campaign, many wondered what was next for the 15-year-old standout signal-caller. Adams answered those questions Friday night passing for four touchdowns and leading Antioch to a 34-22 and avenging last...
Cookeville Opens Season With 35-12 Victory At Stone Memorial; QB Blake Owen Totals 3 TDs In Victory
The Cookeville Cavaliers opened the 2024 season in the win column Friday night as they traveled to Crossville and took down Stone Memorial, 35-12. “I’m proud of the resiliency and fight from our guys,” said Cookeville head coach Taylor Hennigan. “We stayed the course and I thought our physicality wore them down.”
Cookeville Adding Long-Needed Generator
A long-term need for Cookeville’s Water and Sewer Department could be fulfilled by next summer. City Council approved a $1.1 million bid for a standby generator at the city water plant. Director of Water Quality Control Barry Turner said the project could be finished almost a year early. “Really...
Rockin’ Rescue – Triple Event Weekend Includes Missing Autistic Boy
Mikaela’s Mutt Motel and their volunteers have a very busy, very fun and fur-filled weekend on the agenda. Starting Friday evening with a FREE microchipping event at Respawn Coffee Company from 5 – 8pm; an adoption event on Saturday morning at Black Rifle Coffee from 8 -11am and Sebastian’s Rescue Ride on Saturday afternoon at The Fallen Brewery starting at 2pm.
Kingsport Educator Bryan Kerns Crowned Tennessee Teacher of the Year for 2024-25
Last night's announcement revealed that Bryan Kerns, a math and fire management instructor at Dobyns-Bennett High School, has been distinguished as the Tennessee Teacher of the Year for 2024-25, in recognition of his impactful contribution to both his students and the larger community in Kingsport City Schools, according to the Tennessee Department of Education.
B & G Equipment Rebuilds From The Ashes
Paris, Tenn.–A large crowd gathered for a ribbon-cutting at B & G Equipment, which is newly-rebuilt after the devastating fire destroyed its former business last year. B&G Equipment has been a family-owned business since 1978 and was destroyed by a massive fire in March of 2023. Interim Paris-Henry County Chamber Director Rachel Steedley said, “After facing the unimaginable loss of their building due to fire, the resilience and determination of this incredible team have led to a full rebuild, and today, we’re celebrating…B & G Equipment has shown what it means to rise from the ashes, and we’re proud to support this local business that has served our community so well.” It rebuilt at its old location at 2816 Hwy. 54, Paris. B&G will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. Lance Pierce photo/Forever Communications.
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