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Grainger County Tomato Festival celebrates 31 years
RUTLEDGE, Tenn. (WATE) — They don’t call the Grainger County tomatoes “world renowned” for nothing; The tomatoes are huge and bring people from all over to Grainger County so they can get their hands on some of the finest produce there is. The tomato is a seemingly simple produce product, but for Grainger County, it […]
$1,000 reward offered for info after multiple people beaten, robbed inside Grundy County restaurant
Grundy County authorities are turning to the community for help tracking down two suspects accused of stealing thousands of dollars' worth of items from a group of people during a violent armed robbery in a restaurant Friday night.
'We're out $10,000' | Travel plans and pocketbooks impacted in East Tennessee after global tech outage hits airlines
ALCOA, Tenn. — A global tech outage affected millions worldwide, and for travelers at McGhee Tyson Airport in East Tennessee -- it was no different. Spokesperson for the airport Becky Huckaby said around a third of flights were impacted during the outage. Kelly Smith, a Knox County mom, shared...
High school football returns with 2024 Countdown to Kickoff
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -It’s that time of the year again! High school football season is fast approaching, and WVLT News is covering all the angles for the start of the 2024 season with the Countdown to Kickoff. High school talent has been impressive recently, producing top talents like Caleb...
Championship spotter and Bristol native Bob Jeffrey passes away after cancer battle
Bob Jeffrey, a championship spotter in both the NASCAR Cup Series and the Indy Car Series, passed away after battling cancer. He was 65 years old. Bob was a native of Bristol and attended Tennessee High before his family moved to West Virginia before his senior year of high school. He returned to the area to pursue a career in racing, working for Henderson Motorsports and Ed Whitaker Racing as a tire changer.
Aberdeen’s Josh Heupel looks to continue elevating Tennessee in his fourth year
DALLAS, TX (Dakota News Now) - In the ever-changeing SEC, Aberdeen’s Josh Heupel has some company this year. He’s no longer the only head coach to hail from South Dakota with Milbank’s Kalen DeBoer taking over at Alabama, and his Tennessee Volunteers aren’t the only team in orange anymore with the University of Texas joining the fold.
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 talk of...
Leadership Blount County presents Class of 2025
When Leadership Blount County was formed in 1990, community leadership programming in America was a relatively new concept. Unlike corporate management training, the idea of training nearly 40 individuals about every aspect of the community in order to build involvement was a novel idea in Blount County. Blount County and its needs have changed over the last decades, Leadership Blount has aspired to meet those needs through its programming. After...
City-wide parade kicks off annual Fun Fest celebration
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The first of the nine-day Fun Fest celebration kicked off Friday evening with the annual Fun Fest parade. Members of the Kingsport community set up chairs throughout the downtown area for a chance to watch the highly-anticipated parade. “We get really excited to get to this day,” said Emily Thompson, director […]
Memphis, Shelby County leaders react to President Joe Biden dropping out of 2024 race
President Joe Biden has dropped out of the presidential race, he said in a post on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, Sunday afternoon. "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And While it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe...
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!
1 suspect in THP-involved shooting captured in KY; Reward for info about shooter raised to $20K
One of the suspects wanted for his connection to a shooting that left a Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) trooper injured has been captured in Kentucky, but now the reward for information that leads to the shooter's arrest has been increased.
Tennessee Weather Update: Patchy Fog and Cloudy Skies Expected
Memphis, TN – Patchy fog has been observed across the Mid-South this morning, with visibility dropping in some areas. The National Weather Service in Memphis warns that another round of patchy fog is expected tonight. Motorists are advised to slow down in areas with reduced visibility to ensure safety.
Tennessee Evening Forecast: Rain Chances Persist Throughout Week
Nashville, TN – Rain is expected to linger across Middle Tennessee throughout the week. The National Weather Service in Nashville reported that while rain chances are high, the risk of severe storms remains low. Rain chances range from 10-50% tonight and increase to 30-80% on Sunday and Monday, with highs in the upper 80s. Tuesday through Friday shows rain chances of 40-80%, with temperatures staying between 77-89 degrees.
After impasse, major Tennessee hospital and insurer strike deal to remain in network
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, a massive health care system in Middle Tennessee, will stay “in network” with the state’s largest insurer, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee. Vanderbilt’s 180 locations — which include clinics, hospitals and rehabilitation centers — provide about 3.2 million patient visits annually. Blue...
Tennessee Tech Sets All-Time Record for Research Funding, Topping $46 Million for Fiscal Year 2024
Tennessee Tech University set an all-time record for externally funded research for the fourth year in a row, according to university administrators. The university topped $46 million in externally funded research in fiscal year 2024, supported by nearly 200 research activations. The total figure for the fiscal year, which ended June 30, surpasses Tech’s previous record by $10 million and marks the achievement of one of the university’s long-held strategic goals a year ahead of schedule.
Billy Ray Cyrus Claims He Was Blindsided by Ex Firerose’s Criminal History, Fighting Her Entering His Tennessee Mansion
Billy Ray Cyrus is refusing to allow his estranged wife, Firerose, back into his Tennessee mansion to pick up her any leftover property claiming he recently learned she has a criminal history — but sources close to her deny he was blindsided by the news, In Touch can exclusively report.
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