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'I feel patriotic': Knox County DNC delegates say they're ready to work for Kamala Harris
After the traditional red, white and blue balloons fell on the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Knox County delegates said they were energized to get Vice President Kamala Harris elected. William Mendoza-Euceda, the youngest delegate from Tennessee at 18 years old, called Knox News from the convention floor. Knoxville City Council member Debbie...
Recap Friday with us on Living East Tennessee: Aug. 23 Brings Knoxville History, Plant Festivals, Local Aesthetics and More!
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — We are talking all things back-to-school fitness, Smokies baseball and a festival just for you plant lovers out there. Catch up with LETN and what you may have missed. Recap Friday with us on Living East Tennessee: Aug. 23 Brings Knoxville History, Plant Festivals, Local...
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.
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...
Overdose awareness event coming to Knoxville Convention Center
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — More than 200 suspected overdose deaths have been documented by the Knox County Regional Forensic Center so far this year and local leaders are working to continue to bring awareness to the issue. An upcoming event in Knoxville aims to do that and more while also providing resources related to drug […]
Three Knoxville children found safe after Endangered Child Alert
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Three children who were believed to be with their non-custodial father have been found safe, according to the Knoxville Police Department and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Early Friday morning, the TBI issued an Endangered Child Alert for the three children between the ages of 12 years old and 5 years […]
10Investigates: Repeat DUI offender from Sevier County was also arrested in Dallas
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Sevier County woman who has been charged multiple times with DUI also has been arrested for public intoxication at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, WBIR has learned. Since 2012, Julie Huskey has had four DUI arrests -- one in 2012, one in 2017, as well...
Proposed downtown Knoxville high-rise stirring up conflict
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A proposed high-rise apartment complex in downtown Knoxville is sparking a heated back-and forth. It comes as the city is making efforts to pump new infrastructure into the city, preparing for an even higher influx of new East Tennessee residents. If everything goes as planned, Knoxville...
More Pat Summitt ties from Lady Vols join Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame
Michelle Marciniak, Gwen Jackson and Dan Fleser all have something in common – none of them were born in Knoxville, yet all three of them made it their home eventually. On Thursday, all three were honored by the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame. Marciniak, a former Lady Vols basketball star point guard, and Fleser, the longtime Lady Vols beat writer for Knox News, were inducted into the GKSHOF 2024 class. Jackson, a former Lady Vols star, was...
Notebook: Loudon thrashes Greenback in season opener
It was a true David versus Goliath matchup for two Loudon County schools as Greenback football visited the Loudon Redskins to kick off their season Friday night at Dukes Field. The Cherokees knew that putting up a fight against Loudon would be an uphill battle with limited numbers and with several new faces. Meanwhile Loudon came into the bout with confidence and were ready to debut their skills. It wasn't...
Readers get creative on Pilot-Tennessee deal for Neyland Stadium. Here's my take | Adams
I expected the business collaboration between the University of Tennessee and Pilot would produce creative responses from some of my literary contributors. I wasn’t disappointed. Also, as expected, the reader (I won't mention any names, Sam) who called for coach Josh Heupel’s firing if Tennessee doesn’t make the playoffs, struck a nerve with other readers. They weren’t complimentary. ...
Townsend fined hot air balloon festival organizers over light show
The last-minute addition of a laser show to the 2024 Great Smoky Mountains Balloon Festival could jeopardize future events after Townsend officials fined organizers under the city’s new special events ordinance. The law, passed last year, allows officials to deny future permits after violations. A Townsend/Cades Cove Gateway Alliance representative apologized for the show during a Townsend City Council meeting Tuesday, Aug. 21, saying weather concerns led organizers to make the addition. The light show, which was not included in the group’s special event application,...
Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello signs new 5-year contract after national title
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello has signed a new five-year contract after leading the Volunteers to a national championship. The contract, announced by athletic director Danny White on Friday, runs through June 30, 2029. It follows the Vols’ run to their first College World Series title that earned Vitello multiple national coach of the year honors. Terms of the deal weren’t announced. “Tony and his staff have developed the country’s top baseball program, and we are excited to announce this long-term extension to keep Tony on Rocky Top,” White said in a statement. “As an athletics department, we aim to lead the way in college sports, and Tony has created a baseball program that sets the standard across the entire sport.
Don’t Miss The Last Weekend of Wilson County Fair/ TN State Fair
The last day to enjoy the Wilson County Fair/Tennessee State Fair is Saturday, August 24. “Thank you to all the city employees from each department who participated at the city fair booth during the fair week. It is an excellent opportunity to highlight city government and answer people’s questions. I enjoy playing trivia, seeing many of our longtime residents, and meeting some for the first time. I want to especially thank the Lebanon Police Department and Lebanon Fire Department for all the extra hours given this week and for helping ensure everyone has a safe time at the Fair,” Mayor Rick Bell said Friday on Facebook.
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