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SEC Unfiltered: Why this could be conference's best recruiting year ever
Welcome to SEC Unfiltered, the USA TODAY NETWORK’S newsletter on SEC sports. Today, Knoxville News Sentinel columnist John Adams takes over. College football already has passed the halfway mark for the first signing date of the 2025 recruiting cycle. And, to no one’s surprise, the SEC is excelling.
Beloved country, pop singer dead at 80
Beloved country music and pop singer Sandy Posey has died. She reportedly died at her home on Saturday in Tennessee after a battle with dementia. WANT MORE COUNTRY MUSIC NEWS? CLICK HERE. Her husband, Wade Cummins, told TMZ that she had “a slow decline over the past seven years.”
First 10 official state books recognized at reception
A reception was held recently in Loudon County to recognize the designation of Tennessee’s first 10 official state books. Speaking at the Public Library at Tellico Village on July 16, State Rep. Lowell Russell, R-Vonore, said he was proud to join his colleagues in the General Assembly to pass a bill naming the books earlier this year. “While there's been official state songs and state poems and state paintings, Tennessee...
Aerospace manufacturer to create 50 new jobs in Morristown with expansion
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WJHL) — An aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Pittsburgh announced an expansion to its Morristown location Monday. A news release from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) states Howmet Aerospace Inc. will expand its operation in Morristown, creating 50 new jobs. According to the TNECD, Howmet Aerospace already employs more than […]
Accused murderer, escapee Billy Fletcher appears in court
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Accused murderer and escapee Billy Fletcher appeared in Carter County court Monday morning. Fletcher appeared in court for a hearing on his escape charge. While in court, Fletcher waived his right to a preliminary hearing. The Carter County Grand Jury will take up the case on Oct. 4. Fletcher allegedly […]
Capital Square Fully Subscribes DST Offering of Build-for-Rent Community Summit Townhomes in Knoxville Tennessee
Capital Square, one of the nation’s leading sponsors of tax-advantaged real estate investments and an active developer and manager of housing communities, announced that its offering, CS1031 Summit Place BFR Housing, DST, has been fully subscribed. The Regulation D private placement is comprised of a newly constructed 120-unit build-for-rent (BFR) housing community in Knoxville.
Volunteer Opportunities on the Peaceful Side
The Great Smoky Mountains continues to be the most-visited national park, welcoming over 13 million visitors in 2023. This immense popularity can strain the environment and wildlife. Fortunately, you can reduce your footprint by supporting these local nonprofits. Appalachian Bear Rescue. In the past decade, an average of 339 negative...
Knoxville and Surrounding Areas Braced for a Week of Storms and Showers, NWS Advises Vigilance
Residents in Knoxville and its surrounding areas should be prepared to keep their umbrellas close. According to the National Weather Service, there's a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4 pm today, with mostly cloudy conditions and high temperatures around 87 degrees Fahrenheit. The humidity, steadily high...
Christian Moore signs underslot deal with Los Angeles Angels
Former star second baseman Christian Moore agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Angels on Friday for a signing bonus worth $4,997,500. Moore's deal is underslot, as the pick had a recommended value of $6,502,800. It allows the Angels to use that saved money elsewhere on other players to sign them for above their recommended slot value.
Contestants arrive for Miss Tennessee Volunteer week
JACKSON, Tenn. — This is the time to meet all 36 contestants competing for the title of Miss Tennessee Volunteer. During competition, the participants are judged in four categories: fitness, interview, evening gown, and talent. “I was just crowned, well, yesterday, and just being able to see everyone and...
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