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Tennessee teen dies in crash after spending day at Dollywood
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the Crossville Police Department is investigating a crash that happened on Sunday in Crossville that killed 13-year-old Aidan Linville. Linville and a group from his church in Sparta traveled to East Tennessee to spend a day at Dollywood before returning...
Angora Frog Farm opens tomorrow: Don’t miss it
Angora Frog Farm grand opening is Wednesday, August 21, 2024, 2 p.m. at 7325 Brickyard Road, Powell. Don’t miss this event for the whole family and see the fun opportunities for children going forward as Carol Evans said, “It’s for little kids with big imaginations.”. Many Powell...
TDOT: Construction on I-640 nears completion, with more lanes open to traffic
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Soon, work on I-640 will be complete and drivers will be able to navigate the road without traffic cones lining the [highway, according to state transportation leaders. The Tennessee Department of Transportation previously said it aimed to finish construction on the road by Aug. 31. The...
Over $393 Million Secured for the New I-55 Bridge!
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A new I-55 bridge will replace the current, aging bridge that crosses the Mississippi River, state and federal officials announced Friday. Congressman Steve Cohen announced on Friday that the Tennessee and Arkansas Departments of Transportation secured over $393 million for the new I-55 bridge, which will be known as “America’s River Crossing.”
Tennessee unveils new license design: What to know about the changes
Renewing or making a change to your Tennessee driver license soon? You might be one of the first to get a new design. The Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced the new look Monday. The design will expand to all service centers over the next few months, according to a news release....
Tennessee orange vs. Texas burnt orange: A Pantone color expert weighs in on SEC debate
As the University of Texas exits the Big 12 and joins the SEC, it brings with it a debate that must be settled off the field this season: Which orange is better? On one side is Tennessee Orange, the in-your-face calling card of the Volunteers. On the other side is Texas' burnt...
Curing Tennessee’s doctor shortage: Law paves way for international physicians to practice in state
While the impact of the law depends on the number of international doctors who take advantage in Tennessee, Dr. Jeffrey Singer said the legislation has the ability to help the areas with the highest need.
BBB: How to avoid robocall scams
JACKSON, Tenn. — Robocalls haven’t taken a hiatus since the Covid-19 pandemic for both consumers and businesses. The Federal Communications Commission cracked down on scam callers, and tech-savvy individuals are coming up with ways to block the calls using call-blocking apps. Cell phone providers are also offering blocking services.
Knox County delegates say support for Kamala Harris at the DNC is 'electric'
"Brat Summer" has made its way to Chicago, and Knox County's seven delegates are embracing Vice President Kamala Harris' moment at the Democratic National Convention. The convention showcasing Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz focuses on Democrats' unique (but not "weird," they would argue) campaign messaging, including memes and viral moments, like singer Chari XCX's "brat" take on the vice president. ...
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