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For Tennessee Sports Hall of Famer, Vols baseball's Chris Burke, it'll always be 'Rocky Top'
Former Tennessee baseball star Chris Burke was one of the names who headlined the 2024 class of Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame inductees. The University of Tennessee — more importantly, the entire state — changed his life through his athletic career and ultimately propelled him to fulfilling his dream of playing professional baseball. He was drafted by the Houston Astros in 2001 and also played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres. ...
Ashley Frye: A survivor finds her family at LCSO
Today’s Our Town Hero is an Our Town Survivor: Ashley Brea Frye. Frye has survived foster homes, a mother now in St. Louis, who has been in and out of prison and is not part of her life … and won’t be. She has two brothers – one older, one younger – she has no contact with today. One has been in and out of jail; the other is in a Chattanooga rehabilitation center. She’s never met her biological father.
Life after 'Farmer Wants a Wife': Catching up with Farmer Mitchell
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Farmer Mitchell, from the TV show "Farmer Wants a Wife," is back home in East Tennessee and is enjoying life with his number one—Sydney Ererra. Mitchell Kolinsky, an East Tennessee native, was among four farmers who appeared on the show earlier this year that follows men in search of a relationship.
Tennessee distilleries are a... Whiskey business
Happy Sunday, Nashville! I hope your weekend is treating you well. Grab a cup of coffee and settle in, here's a roundup of what you need to know today. While it's immortalized in Chris Stapleton songs, it's an ever-changing thing, with a rich history and a bright future. Check out...
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...
SmartBank Recap: Chattanooga Force PK, One Knox Grabs Extra Point in Round 6 of USL Jägermeister Cup
The Chattanooga Red Wolves were on the road for Round 6 of the USL Jägermeister Cup to face One Knoxville SC. After a scoreless first half, Knoxville took a 1-0 lead through regulation time, but a late stoppage goal from Pedro Hernandez secured one point for the Red Wolves and sent the contest into penalty kicks, where Knoxville would pick up the extra point. The clubs will play their first league matches against one another on August 16th in Knoxville and will close out the 2024 series at CHI Memorial Stadium on October 5th.
41 days until it is football time in Tennessee
Will kick off its 2024 football season in 41 days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign on Aug. 31 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 12:45 p.m. EDT and SEC Network will televise the contest. 2024 will be the fourth season for Tennessee under head coach...
Young-Williams announces new program to help lost pets get home
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Operations at Young-Williams Animal Center have finally returned to normal, but the shelter has shared it is launching a new program to help them be better than “normal.” Over the last few weeks, Young-Williams has worked hard to help more than 100 pets find homes after a month-long battle with distemper […]
VOLS IN PRO BASEBALL: VFLS SHINING AS SECOND HALF OF SEASON GETS UNDERWAY
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – With the second half of the 2024 season kicking off Friday afternoon, former Tennessee Volunteers across the nation continue to well-represent their alma mater throughout the professional ranks, including one’s upcoming enshrinement into the sport’s lore forever. Garrett Crochet’s meteoric rise has been the...
Tennessee softball lands transfer Aubrey Barnhart, former Texas Tech, Alabama utility player
Aubrey Barnhart has committed to Tennessee softball, she announced Friday night, following former Texas Tech coach Craig Snider. Barnhart, who is from Pleasant View, Tennessee, wrote, "I’m coming HOME!" in her social media post. The 5-foot-8 utility player was at Alabama for two years before transferring to Texas Tech for the 2024 season.
EA's College Football 25 flubs Tennessee QB's last name
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Football traditions at the University of Tennessee play a prominent role in a video game release fans have waited to see in action for more than a decade. EA Sports College Football 25 features Neyland Stadium, players running through the "T" and even Smokey the mascot.
State offering $2 million in grants for historic restoration/rehab projects
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Historical Commission announced a new grant to help cover the cost of restoring National Register-listed historic properties in the state. Overall, $2 million is available from the Historic Property/Land Acquisition Fund (HPLAF) Grant Program this year. Applications are open now through Aug. 31. The grants are competitive and can be used for historic restoration or rehabilitation projects for National Register-listed properties that have a public benefit. ...
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