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BJ’s Wholesale Club breaks ground in Maryville
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Costco and Sam’s Club, there’s a new wholesale club in town: BJ’s. Thursday, BJ’s broke ground on its fourth location in Tennessee, which is set to open in Maryville later this year. Senior Manager of External Communication Briana Keene said the company...
Northeast Tennessee Regional Recovery Center hosts state commissioners
ROAN MOUNTAIN, Tenn. — The Northeast Tennessee Regional Recovery Center hosted state and local officials at the former prison annex in Roan Mountain. The program, which serves nine counties, began with four participants last October and has grown since. Just last month – 17 of them received trade certifications...
Knoxville church to host third annual Back to School Bash event
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — School is almost back in session, and now is the time to start checking items off this year's supply lists. Ahead of the back-to-school season, Washington Pike Church will host its third annual Back-to-School Bash event for students on Saturday, July 20. Last year the event...
The Miami Dolphins Will Trade Tua Tagovailoa to the Tennessee Titans
With the NFL offseason comes predictions and bold takes. That specifically happens with trades that could happen before the season or the deadline. With that in mind, Tua Tagovailoa becomes an intriguing trade option, and if he is traded, it will be to the Tennessee Titans. This is all a...
UNC Chapel Hill Frat Bros Who Protected American Flag During Protest Make A Splash At RNC
Several UNC Chapel Hill frat brothers recently made a splash during their appearance at the Republican National Convention. Several fraternity brothers protected the U.S. flag during a pro-Gaza protest. They joined together to stop the flag from touching the ground. For their efforts, attendees at the RNC commended the young men.
Tennessee Governor Bets Big on Vouchers with Primary Endorsements. Will it Work?
(This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters) At the Halfway Market in Franklin, Tennessee, where locals come for a good hamburger and friendly conversation, Republican Brian Beathard works the crowd as a candidate for a high-profile legislative seat ahead of a pivotal session on the future of the […]
Hospice care provider provider agrees to pay $19.428 million to settle case involving false claims for patients
Gentiva, successor to Kindred at Home, has agreed to pay $19.428 million to resolve allegations that Kindred at Home and related entities (Kindred) knowingly submitted false claims and knowingly retained overpayments for hospice services provided to patients who were ineligible to receive hospice benefits under various federal health care programs. Gentiva’s hospice operations, headquartered in Atlanta, include entities that previously operated Kindred at Home hospice locations under the names Avalon, Kindred, SouthernCare and SouthernCare New Beacon.
Upcoming Joggin’ for Jess 5K raising money for local students
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – An upcoming 5K race will raise money to help send local students to college in memory of an ETSU student. The Joggin’ for Jess 5K is coming up on Aug. 10 at Tusculum University. It’s the fourth annual race put on in memory of Jessica Colter, an ETSU nursing student […]
Halcomb leading young Lady Eagles into 2024 season
COSBY — For Taylor Halcomb and the Cosby volleyball program, things look quite a bit different this year than they have previously. Personally, Halcomb has seen several scheduling changes. She has let go of a hectic schedule that saw her driving back and forth to ETSU to finish her teaching degree and to fulfill student teaching requirements in Morristown, while also coaching two games and holding practice each week. ...
Dollywood Shares Urgent Update After Park’s Shock Closure
Dolly Parton’s beloved Dollywood has suddenly closed down without prior notice. Since 1986, the country singer has been as renowned as the namesake of the Tennessee theme park as she has her iconic tracks “Jolene,” “9 to 5,” and “I Will Always Love You.” Located in the mountain town of Pigeon Forge, the park has evolved over the years from the stereotypical lineup of roller coasters and rides to also embrace Parton’s own sparkling legacy.
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