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Memphis hires Tim Duncan, a Penny Hardaway teammate with Tigers basketball
New Memphis athletic director Ed Scott announced a pair of hires Thursday, including one that will mark the return of a former Tigers basketball player. Tim Duncan has been hired as senior deputy AD. The Memphis native played from 1988-92 for former Tigers coach Larry Finch and was teammates with current coach...
Aeneas Covering Canadaville, and More of Rossville and Somerville Areas
Aeneas Internet and Telephone has added coverage Canadaville, and more areas in Rossville and Somerville. In January of this year, Aeneas brought high-speed fiber internet to the surrounding areas through a partnership with Chickasaw Electric Cooperative (CEC). If you live in any of the highlighted green areas shown on the...
New outdoors program launched to benefit Tennessee youth mental health
TENNESSEE, USA — The Tennessee State Parks Conservancy and Outdoor Chattanooga have announced a new program to get Southeast Tennessee children to spend more time outdoors than ever before. The Outdoor Leadership Club is designed to introduce youth and families in historically marginalized communities "to nature to experience the...
Tennessee Man and His Company Plead Guilty to Illegal Discharge of Pollutants into Holston River
In a clear breach of environmental protocols, a Tennessee man and his company have admitted to illegally discharging pollutants into the Holston River, a revelation that underscores the ongoing struggles between industrial operations and environmental conservation. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee, Christopher Domermuth, 49, and Domermuth Environmental Services, LLC (DES), based in Knoxville, both entered guilty pleas to charges laid out under the Clean Water Act.
Balanced Offense Carries Bulldogs in Win over Lane College
THE HILL | In front of an astonishing home crowd, the Alabama A&M University volleyball team would emerge victorious in its first exhibition of the season against Lane College, 3-0 (25-19, 25-16, 15-13). The Bulldog offense was paced by SWAC Preseason All-Conference Second Team honoree Saldy Amparo-Smith, who charted 22...
Friday Football Fever Week 1 preview, plus Thursday action at CBHS
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -Friday Football Fever is back, and so are the defending 6A state champions. For the first time in program history on Friday night, the Houston Mustangs will take the field defending a state title. The Mustangs quest to repeat starts with a non-league home contest against Briarcrest.
Refuge Visitor Center Threatened With Closure; Refuge System In Crisis
Paris, Tenn.–On December 31st of this year, I will be retiring from the US Fish and Wildlife Service after 33 years of federal service. Of those years in service, I have had the privilege of spending 25 of them as the Refuge Ranger at the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Complex which also includes Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge (NWR).
Gleason Board Raises Question Regarding Water Meter Project
Questions were raised at the August 19 board meeting regarding water meter replacement started by the Public Works Department. Alderman Tommy Hodges stated that the board never approved water meter replacements. Gleason Mayor Charles Anderson addressed the issue stating that when the city received word they were going to receive...
Three Carter County teachers selected for Tennessee’s 2024-25 Rural STEM Collaborative
Carter County Schools is proud to announce that three local educators have been selected to participate in Tennessee’s 2024-25 Rural STEM Collaborative Cohort. The honored teachers are Chelsea Anderson of Central Elementary, Katherine Nichols of Unaka High School, and Nikki Jenkins of Valley Forge Elementary. The Rural STEM Collaborative aims to deepen participants’ knowledge of […] The post Three Carter County teachers selected for Tennessee’s 2024-25 Rural STEM Collaborative appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Young political activists get lesson in organizing from some high-powered Democrats
CHICAGO – In the sanctuary of a historic church converted into an event space, not far from the hustle and bustle of the Democratic National Convention, a group of young people with a passion for politics met. The Youth VoteFest, hosted by University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics, aimed to provide lessons in political organizing […]
Tennessee Heatwave: Highs Near 100°F Expected Next Week
Nashville, TN – Tennessee residents should prepare for a significant rise in temperatures as a heatwave grips the state this weekend. Starting Saturday, temperatures will climb into the 90s, with Saturday reaching 91°F under clear skies. The heat intensifies further on Sunday with a high of 93°F, while...
Tennessee firms nab top spots on list of fastest-growing private US companies
More than 100 Tennessee businesses ranked among the fastest-growing private companies in the United States, according to Inc. Magazine. Of those, 84 are located in the Nashville metro area. The publication annually releases its Inc. 5000 list, ranking the top privately-owned American companies according to their percentage revenue growth over the last three...
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