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National Park Service asks for public's input on environmental assessment of Foothills Parkway construction
Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — The National Park Service is accepting comments through Aug. 21 on the Foothills Parkway Section 8D Environmental Assessment in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The proposed project would extend the parkway approximately nine miles from Wears Valley to the Spur near Gatlinburg...
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...
Tennessee announces hiring of Kristen Golightly
Tennessee announced the hiring of assistant women’s golf coach Kristen Golightly. “I am thrilled to add Kristen to our staff this season,” Tennessee head coach Diana Cantu said. “Her personality, work ethic, and determination are going to be huge for our program. “She has excelled in working...
WCSO: Man arrested after elderly woman found living in ‘deplorable conditions’
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Telford man was arrested after police found an elderly woman in his care living in “deplorable conditions,” police report. The Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) reports deputies responded to a home on Al Sliger Road in Telford after receiving an anonymous phone call requesting a welfare check on […]
Can't Wait For Saturday | Next Peyton Manning? Not so fast. But Vols have another potential star QB
Jul. 22—*** Are you ready for the most college football ever? Twelve teams in the playoffs means eight more postseason games than before. What used to be three is now 11 to decide who is best, The favorites might dominate in the first two rounds. Or the semifinals will be filled with bottom seeds. We can only hope. Kick back, relax and enjoy every moment of it. As a primer, I will use this ...
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