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Tennessee Commit Faizon Brandon Rocks U.T. Gear In Season Opening Win
Tennessee quarterback commit Faizon Brandon began his junior season at Grimsley High School with a win. Brandon’s Grimsley Whirlies defeated the Mount Tabor Spartans 34-12 in a non-conference game on Friday night. Brandon, 247Sports’ No. 1 overall prospect in the 2026 class, could be seen wearing a Tennessee wristband...
Four-Star Shooting Guard Officially Visiting Tennessee Basketball This Weekend
With Tennessee students and basketball players back on campus for the start of the school year, the Vol basketball program is starting to host recruits on campus. That started this weekend with four-star shooting guard Dante Allen currently on his official visit to Tennessee. Allen ranks as a four-star recruit...
Squirrel White has added motivation heading into new season with Vols
Squirrel White was absent when held its Orange & White Game back in April, but the wide receiver had a good reason to miss out on the exhibition scrimmage at Neyland Stadium. He was watching his teammates perform without him while awaiting the birth of his son, a life-changing event that has given the 20-year-old a new perspective on life and football heading into his junior season. Now wearing No. 3, White already has visions of celebrating touchdowns with his son, Sky, watching in the stands, fresh motivation for one of Tennessee’s most established playmakers.
ETSU Martin Center announces 2025 Spring Broadway season
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – The East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Martin Center announced its 2025 Spring Broadway Season on Friday. It will be the center’s third season of Broadway performances and begin in January. This season of Broadway performances “promises to captivate audiences with a lineup of four shows, each bringing its unique flair to […]
Jeremiah Cafe opens, provides jobs to people on autism spectrum
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)—In April, Jennifer and Kevin Sweet purchased the former One Acre Cafe with the goal of creating a place of employment for people on the autism spectrum. The new space is called Jeremiah Cafe. On Tuesday, the cafe opened its doors for a soft opening. Jennifer Sweet said she didn’t expect the […]
The circle widens: Sullivan family grateful for support as teen battles leukemia
At 19 and on the edge of adulthood, Ellie Jean Sullivan is figuring things out. Like how to support herself while attending Tennessee School of Beauty and working. Keeping up with six siblings. Achieving that work-play balance. But just days ago, this 2023 graduate of Maryville High School got a lot more to deal with. She first went to Blount Memorial Hospital with mom, Myshele Sullivan, after unexplained pain and...
Cyclones Fall Short Against Science Hill
Elizabethton was unable to mount a comeback in the second half Friday night. The Cyclones dropped a 35-14 decision to Science Hill in the season opener at Citizens Bank Stadium. Science Hill struck early as Baylor Necessary scored on a 99-yard run in the first quarter to give SH a...
Overcoming Believers Church and Change Center to hold city-wide Leadership Conference Saturday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Saturday, the Change Center and Overcoming Believers Church are taming up to host a city-wide leadership conference. From 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Change Center, six speakers will take to the podium with the aim of building up a younger generation. “We want anybody...
Trisha Yearwood displays svelte figure in Nashville with husband Garth Brooks as fans beg ‘share your weight loss tips’
TRISHA Yearwood’s fans have begged the country music singer to share her weight loss secrets after she revealed her svelte figure in Nashville. The cookbook author showed off her slim frame while attending the Academy of Country Music Honors with her husband, Garth Brooks, 62. On Thursday, Trisha, 59, shared several photos on Instagram that […]
Man charged in death of woman found after Athens church fire
ATHENS, Tenn. (WATE) — An Athens man is facing a second-degree murder charge in the death of a woman whose body was found after a fire at a church earlier this month, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said. In a release on Saturday, the TBI explained that Kyle Hickox, 36, was charged with one count […]
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