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Middle Tennessee Forecast: Clear and Mild Start to the Week with Increasing Heat
Nashville, TN – Residents of Nashville and the surrounding areas in Middle Tennessee can expect a beautiful start to the week, with sunny skies and warm temperatures dominating the forecast. Monday kicks off with partly cloudy conditions, leading to highs ranging between 77-87°F, with a slight 20% chance of precipitation in some areas.
Tennessee church becomes first in state to give $1M through CP in a year
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (BP) – First Baptist Church in Hendersonville has become the first church in Tennessee whose yearly gifts through the Cooperative Program have reached $1 million. FBC Pastor Bruce Chesser presented a check for $1,025,000 to Randy C. Davis, executive director-treasure of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, during...
McGinnis leading Bulldogs in new direction in 2024
By Allen Earl Claiborne County Sports Zone Claiborne High School has a new head football coach and a new direction. Corey McGinnis is the interim head football coach, and he has experience as an assistant at Morristown East giving him an easier path for assembling the 2024 Bulldogs team. “I am excited to work with […] The post McGinnis leading Bulldogs in new direction in 2024 appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Nash and crew bringing pride back to the Panthers in 2024
Despite coming off a 1-9 season, there is a lot of excitement around the Cumberland Gap football program entering 2024. A lot of young players got valuable experience last year and a new coaching staff is in place geared toward bringing back the community pride that the old Powell Valley teams enjoyed. “Our main goal […] The post Nash and crew bringing pride back to the Panthers in 2024 appeared first on Claiborne Progress.
Ky. CO dies after suffering medical emergency during training
BURGIN, Ky. — A correctional officer has died after suffering a medical emergency during training, according to the Officer Down Memorial Page. Kentucky Department of Corrections Officer Hunter Miller died after suffering a fatal heart attack while completing a physical training test. Miller collapsed during the test, which was part of his duties for the Emergency Response Team. Despite immediate lifesaving efforts, he was pronounced dead at a local hospital, according to the page.
Team 421 to host ride for fallen motorcyclists
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – One local motorcycle group is gathering the community to honor fallen riders. Team 421 is hosting its third annual ‘Tri-Cities Takeover’ and the event is open to everyone. The ride and community gathering is Sunday, Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jim’s Motorcycle Sales. There will be food, […]
Video of dental employees mocking patient sparks public fury, backlash
Video footage of an employee reading the private journal of a patient undergoing cancer treatment aloud to other staff members went viral last week, leading to the termination of some employees and widespread public outrage. In the footage, a female employee of Premier Dental Group in Knoxville, TN, wearing black...
Todd Bowles: I don’t know why Randy Gregory didn’t report and I’ll never find out
Randy Gregory’s time with the Buccaneers has ended before it ever started, as he and the team reached an agreement that will see him get released this week after he failed to show up for training camp or any other offseason work despite signing a contract with the team. Bucs coach Todd Bowles still doesn’t know what happened.
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
TNGO announces inaugural projects receiving funding. The seven awardees include three from the University of Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) has awarded $2.9 million to seven collaborative teams through the Transportation Network Growth Opportunity (TNGO) initiative. TNGO, which received an initial $5 million in funding...
Tennessee high school football statewide rankings: Who made poll for 2024 season Week 1?
The USA TODAY Sports Network has kicked off the 2024 TSSAA football season with its inaugural Tennessee high school statewide rankings. Tennessee sports writers from the network will vote each week. In Division I, each first-place vote receives 10 points, second place receives nine points and that continues to the 10th-place team, which receives one point. First-place votes are listed in parenthesis. In Division II, the first-place team receives five points and is reduced by...
Vols continue recruiting at high level with Jaedon Harmon commitment
Tennessee flipped 2025 Alabama four-star linebacker commit Jaedon Harmon on Sunday, helping the Vols record a historical month on the recruiting trail for Josh Heupel and his coaching staff. The Vols not only bolstered their 2025 recruiting class, but Tennessee is also off to a great start to its 2026...
13 days until it is football time in Tennessee
Will kick off its 2024 football season in 13 days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign on Aug. 31 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 12:45 p.m. EDT and SEC Network will televise the contest. 2024 will be the fourth season for Tennessee under head coach...
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