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University of Tennessee band director on 'Rocky Top' and hints about 2024 halftime songs
When the University of Tennessee's Pride of the Southland Band steps onto the Neyland Stadium field Aug. 31, it will mark the 155th year of inspiring fans and players. The university's marching band - one of the most prestigious in the country - is led by director Mike Stewart, who spoke to Knox...
Knoxville officials (hard hats and all) tour a dam that can power 75K homes: See inside
A gaggle of elected officials and senior government staff from Knoxville and Knox County stared up the 130 steep steps leading to the top of Norris Dam, arguably the prototype of the entire Tennessee Valley Authority system. They happily took only a few steps up for a picture and headed back down...
Mount Carmel BMA begins addressing $300K in sewer plant violations
The Mount Carmel Board of Mayor and Aldermen began the process last week of correcting sewer plant violations that may result in fines of nearly $300,000 from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. The BMA voted to authorize Interim City Administrator Jim Stables to perform a credit application to have a total evaluation done on the sludge aeration blowers. The board also approved up to $15,000 to have up to 20 loads of septic taken off site to a treatment facility. ...
National teacher of the year urges teachers to ‘find their voice’ as experts in their profession
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free daily newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools.The Tennessee educator chosen as the nation’s teacher of the year is calling on America’s 3.5 million teachers to “find their voice” on behalf of students as many states seek to censor teachers, ban books, and push voucher policies that send taxpayer funding to private schools.Missy Testerman, who just ended her tenure as Tennessee’s teacher of the year, said that bigger educational priorities demand attention: air conditioners are breaking down in aging school buildings as a new academic year begins; federal pandemic...
Middle Tennessee Scorches: Heatwave to Exceed 100 Degrees Today
Nashville, TN – A severe heatwave is gripping Nashville and the greater Middle Tennessee region, with temperatures set to exceed 100 degrees through Friday. Residents are urged to stay indoors during peak hours and take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Nashville,...
Parents want answers after not being informed about Cocke County school bus crash on Friday
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. — A Cocke County school bus was hit by a car Friday while on the way to school. The Tennessee Highway Patrol told 10News that there were no reported injuries. Since then, parents and other community members have said there were injuries. Amber Norton's two daughters,...
UC Faces Hottest Week Of The Summer
The National Weather Service said this week may turn out to be the hottest week of the summer. Nashville-based Meteorologist Alyssa Clements said temperatures will range from 95 to 100 the next several days. She said high pressure over the region combining for warm temperatures and no rain. “It looks...
Appeals court spikes Tennessee's bid to get family planning dollars despite abortion rule
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal appeals court has shot down Tennessee’s attempt to collect millions of dollars in family planning funds without complying with federal rules requiring clinics to provide abortion referrals due to its current ban on the procedure. Last year, Tennessee’s Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti filed a federal complaint seeking to overturn the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ decision to disqualify the state from receiving money offered through a family planning program known as Title X. A lower court later determined that Tennessee was unlikely to succeed and the state appealed that decision. In...
Middle Tennessee Faces Stormy Labor Day Weekend: Prepare for Rain and Cooler Weather
Nashville, TN – Middle Tennessee residents should prepare for a rainy Labor Day weekend as temperatures are set to drop. The National Weather Service Nashville anticipates a frontal passage arriving by Friday, bringing cooler weather and much-needed rain to the region. According to the NWS, this weekend’s weather will...
First Alert Forecast: Extreme and dangerous heat levels grip Midstate all week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The hottest weather in more than two years is expected this afternoon across Middle Tennessee. Download the WSMV 4 First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android, so you can stay informed on the go and in between newscasts. We share custom videos, plus you can choose to get messages from us on the latest conditions and forecasts.
Federal court: TennCare illegally terminated health coverage for thousands
Tennessee’s Medicaid safety net program unlawfully terminated coverage for thousands of Tennessee families, running afoul of the Constitution, federal Medicaid law and protections for people with disabilities, a federal court ruled Monday. TennCare — which provides health coverage for about 1.5 million Tennesseans — failed to properly evaluate the eligibility of thousands of families, intentionally […]
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