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Mountain Commerce Bank in Johnson City hosts ribbon-cutting Thursday
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Mountain Commerce Bank’s (MCB) Johnson City Financial Center hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday. The new location is at 109 Memory Gardens Road. “We look forward to providing broader access for our clients with this state-of-the-art financial center,” said Bill Edwards, president and chief executive officer of MCB, in a […]
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...
Tennessee Baseball to play pair of October exhibitions
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee baseball will play a pair of exhibition matches across the state this October. The Vols will first face Western Kentucky in Nashville on Oct. 25, before heading to Jackson to battle Western Kentucky on Oct. 27. Tennessee will face the Hilltoppers inside First Horizon Park,...
Rockabillys Stadium to host Tennessee Vols following their championship win
JACKSON, Tenn. — The 2024 national champions University of Tennessee Volunteers will return to the Rockabillys Stadium on Sunday, October 27 to take on the Troy University Trojans, a member of the D1 Sun Belt Conference. This event marks the second time the Volunteers have played at the stadium,...
Dolly Parton Abandons Dollywood Following Theme Park Shut Down, Opens New Business Instead
It looks like Dolly Parton is once again veering away from her duty as Dreamer-in-Chief at Dollywood, and setting her sights on yet another new business venture. While many celebrities stay busy creating their own brands with various products, it is hard to imagine another star who has stayed as busy as Dolly Parton after the country star confirmed her retirement (well, from touring).
Kia Dealer Plays Along As Suspect Tries To Buy Two Telluride SUVs With Fake ID
A 63-year old man allegedly tried to steal two Kia Tellurides via forgery. Authorities say he used the identification card of a deceased man. Now, he’s facing multiple charges and has a $50,000 bond. Dealers aren’t immune from those who attempt to scam or steal from them. At Gossett...
Texas leads 16 states in lawsuit targeting Biden immigration program
Sixteen Republican attorneys general sued the Biden administration on Friday over a program that grants an easier path to citizenship to undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens. Why it matters: Led by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the lawsuit alleges the program, which grants permanent residency, is unconstitutional and "rewards illegal immigration."
Cox Adds Two Assistants to Staff
ATHENS, W.Va. – Concord University head men's and women's cross country and track & field coach Mike Cox has announced two members to his staff. Giovanni Purser and Al MacNaughton will be part of the 2024-25 coaching staff for the running and field programs at CU. Purser, a native of Port Maria, Jamaica, joins the staff as a graduate staff after a successful career at the University of Evansville and Tusculum University. Purser qualified for the Missouri Valley Conference Outdoor Championships in the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes as both a junior and senior in 2022 and 2023. His 4x100-meter relay...
Lawsuit filed against RealPage says it illegally decreases pricing competition, hurts consumers
The Justice Department and eight attorneys general filed a lawsuit against real estate software giant RealPage Inc. for attempting to illegally decrease pricing competition between landlords and deprive renters the benef
Overall improvement in employment across Tennessee, according to a report from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, the July employment report from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development indicates an overall improvement in employment across the state. Out of 95 counties, 77 reported a decrease in unemployment rates from June, eight maintained the same rate, and...
Tennessee Valley Schools game-day policies for football season
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — High school football season is starting, and attendance rules vary. Here’s a breakdown of game-day policies for several school districts across the Tennessee Valley:. Madison County Schools:. Elementary and Middle School Students: Must be accompanied by an adult who remains at the game. Unaccompanied students...
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