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Tomato Jam celebrates gardening in style
About 300 people came to celebrate a time-honored garden staple at the Blount County Public Library Saturday morning, July 20. The organization’s second-ever Tomato Jam boasted live music, vendors, expert growing advice and of course, lots and lots of tomatoes. While Jasper Hollow played hits and covers from the library stage, amateur and professional growers of all ages gathered in the common area of the building to sample tomato varieties, socialize and learn about the official Tennessee State Fruit. Food trucks outside provided sweet treats...
MHS Red Rebel Marching Band receives $10,000 donation
Maryville High School marching band has received a $10,000 donation from the Susan Phillips Knoll Family Foundation. Knoll was a graduate of MHS, and the family donated to honor her involvement with the school. The family has 40 graduates from MHS, 11 of whom were involved in the MHS band. “Her family had a really...
Downtown Construction Updates: Lone Tree Pass
Several months have passed since I’ve updated photos from the range of large projects happening in and around downtown. Each of the three major projects are scheduled for completion in 2025. They run the gamut from housing to sports/entertainment complex to office space. Today I have several from Hatcher...
Knoxville native Todd Helton inducted into National Baseball Hall of Fame
Knoxville native Todd Helton was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, completing his impressive career arc from Central High School and the University of Tennessee to the pinnacle of Major League Baseball.
Appalachian Bear Rescue euthanizes injured bear cub
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Unfortunate news came from Appalachian Bear Rescue on Friday as staff took to Facebook to announce that one of their injured bear cubs, Tots Bear, had been euthanized. According to the post, Tots arrived at ABR on April 18 after being found alone on a trail...
New homes and walking trail planned for key South Knoxville waterfront area
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The landscape of South Knoxville is continuing to change, with developers building new homes. Some city leaders said they are hoping new condos and apartments soon take shape in the riverfront's skyline. The area, mostly known for its views and expansive greenery, spans from Scottish Pike...
Rain chances continue into the coming week
While rain has been isolated to scattered in coverage, leading to heavy rain for some and none for others, that changes as widespread is expected this week. Make sure you have the umbrella and rain gear handy if you have any outdoor plans this week!
Local politicians react to Biden’s exit from presidential race
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he was withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race, local politicians are sharing their opinions. Many local and regional lawmakers said this gives the Democratic Party a chance to reset and disrupt the dynamic. Some have already thrown their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. “For me, […]
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
Lilly Tench promotes new lab space for Spark Innovation Center. Additional space will become available when Innovation South opens in late 2024. As Lilly Tench began her presentation late Thursday afternoon at the monthly “Innovation Crossroads Founders Forum,” she quipped that the Spark Innovation Center was launched in 2020 which was “a really good time.” It was obviously a reference to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tennessee basketball to host five-star guard on official visit
2025 five-star guard Darius Adams will take an official visit to. in September, Adams told 247Sports national basketball recruiting analyst Dushawn London. Adams will also take visits to NC State (9/6), Michigan State (9/20), Alabama (9/27), UConn (10/4) and Notre Dame (10/10). The 6-foot-5, 165-pound guard is ranked as a...
Home suffers damage after fire breaks out in basement, Knoxville Fire Department says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Fire Department said a home suffered damage Sunday afternoon after a fire broke out in the basement. KFD said crews responded to the fire in the 4400 block of Norwalk Avenue at around 4:20 p.m. Sunday after a man called the Knox County Emergency Communications District and said his home was on fire.
FAFSA Clinics Next Week Supporting UC Families
The Tennessee Higher Education Commission is offering free FAFSA clinics to give Upper Cumberland families hands-on support while applying for federal student aid. Senior Outreach Director Jason Seay said they have always had FAFSA workshops at high schools and colleges throughout the state but families need more support this year. Seay said last year’s revamping of the system has led to technical issues and some parental concerns.
Tennessee Transfer Commit Eric Rataczak Signs With Miami Marlins
Tennessee baseball transfer commit Eric Rataczak signing professionally with the Miami Marlins and is foregoing his final collegiate season, he told RTI on Sunday. The Miami Marlins drafted Rataczak in the 17th round of the 2024 MLB Draft on Tuesday just over a week after committing to the Vols over Wake Forest in the transfer portal. As a 23-year old rising redshirt senior, Rataczak had a tough choice to make concerning whether he would take this opportunity and sign professionally or roll the dice and look to improve his stock with a big season in the SEC.
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