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What did it take to remediate a half million cubic yards of contaminated soil?
Each year, the Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management publishes a list of cleanup priorities for its sites around the country. Progress in the cleanup program is measured by how well these milestones are met. This week, the Gone Fission Nuclear Report joins in celebrating completion a major cleanup goal on DOE’s...
2-minute drill: Tennessee's 2024 season preview
Vol stands for volatile: This Tennessee team’s outlook varies widely depending on how many of its aspiring dudes actually pan out. The new quarterback, sophomore Nico Iamaleava, is a 5-star with a Heisman-caliber ceiling but no meaningful experience prior to last year’s Citrus Bowl. His top wideout, 6th-year senior Bru McCoy, has the ingredients of a star but has yet to put it all together over the course of a checkered college career, including a ghastly ankle injury in 2023 that ended his season in September.
New and experienced boat owners can attend free seminar on safe docking techniques
A free seminar for boaters is being offered by America's Boating Club Knoxville, covering safe docking procedures, understanding controls, confined space maneuvering and other slow-speed situations. It will be at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 131 W. Gettysburg Ave., Oak Ridge. ...
MTSU Men’s Basketball to Play Tennessee in Non-Conference
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – For the first time in the Nick McDevitt era, Middle Tennessee and Tennessee will face off on the hardwood. The in-state match-up will close out the Blue Raiders non-conference slate in Knoxville, Tenn. on December 23, 2024. The two squads met last in Knoxville in March...
Previewing Tennessee volleyball 2024 season
The 2023 Tennessee volleyball team reached heights that it hadn’t seen since 2005, a season that featured the Lady Vols winning 16 of its final 19 regular season games on their way to an appearance in the NCAA Semifinals. The Lady Vols just barely came up short against future national champion Texas.
Ruling: County, Lenoir City suit to move forward
The ruling for motions to dismiss a Loudon County lawsuit against Lenoir City and two other defendants has been made, but it didn’t provide immediate resolution one way or the other. The defendants’ motions to dismiss were denied in part and granted in part, according to the ruling from Circuit Court Judge Mike Pemberton issued Aug. 21. Ultimately, the case wasn’t outright dismissed, nor is it proceeding straight to trial. ...
An old Dandridge school becomes new affordable living: See inside the $11.5M renovation
On a hill in Dandridge overlooking Main Street and the sparkling waters of Douglas Lake, an old brick schoolhouse left empty for decades will soon complete its transformation into affordable housing. It was no cake walk to pull off the $11.5 million renovation to create Dandridge School Lofts, which will open this fall...
Greeneville Energy Authority electric bills to increase
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Greeneville Energy Authority (GEA) customers can expect a slightly higher electric bill starting in October. The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced on Aug. 22 that a 5.25% base rate increase would take effect on Oct. 1, 2024. For most customers, that increase represents an average of $4.35 on each bill. The […]
Dry conditions force cities to issue outdoor burn bans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Several cities across Middle Tennessee have issued burn bans due to overly dry conditions. The ban covers any open-air burning, including leaves or brush, construction debris, fields, campfires, and burn barrels. The cities that have issued a burn ban include:. The burn ban will remain in...
Meet the local candidates for Tennessee Senate and House at two forums
Voters will have a chance to ask state Senate and state House candidates their questions at forums planned before the election. The Knoxville/Knox County League of Women Voters and its partners, including Knox News, will host the candidates and allow participants to submit questions. ...
Vols unveil fan-experience enhancements at Neyland Stadium for 2024 season
With preparing to kick off its season against Chattanooga, the Vols have unveiled several new fan-experience enhancements going into Saturday's opener at Neyland Stadium. The offseason improvements to the stadium include upgraded speakers and new TVs in some areas, while Tennessee is also offering more concessions options and commemorative tickets for each game.
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