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Kaili Phillips Continues Softball Career with Steam
Chattanooga's Kaili Phillips climbed through the Mocs record books in just three seasons and will continue her softball career playing for the Chattanooga Steam. The Mocs infielder played every game in 2024 at the hot corner for UTC. She was a two-time All-Conference selection, named to the SoCon All-Tournament Team in 2024 and received the Pinnacle Award for the student-athlete on the championship team with the highest grade point average.
Tri-Cities region prepares for 729 area code addition
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Population growth in East Tennessee has required the state to add an additional area code to the current 423 area code. “The North American Numbering Plan administrator notified the Tennessee Public Utility Commission that the 423 number plan area is projected to exhaust its availability of central office codes,” said Grace […]
New laws puts responsibility on Tennessee kids for stopping their own abuse
I’m sitting in a virtual room with a few attorneys discussing how we can support young people’s access to health care without running afoul of the new law criminalizing adults supporting minors who access abortion,when someone says, “Well, the law doesn’t prevent kids from educating their peers on abortion. Why don’t we just train them?” […] The post New laws puts responsibility on Tennessee kids for stopping their own abuse appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
Tennessee swimmers to compete in 2024 Summer Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympics will be held July 26-Aug. 11 in Paris, France. Former Tennessee swimmers have qualified to compete in the Olympics. Swimming begins on July 27 at 5 a.m. EDT. Below is a list of Tennessee’s Olympians and events they qualified in. Gui Caribe (Brazil) – 50...
WATCH: Why one Memphis lawmaker fought to protect hairstyles in Tennessee
Why one Memphis lawmaker fought to protect hairstyles in Tennessee. Discrimination comes in all forms and that includes discriminating against a person's hair. But two years ago, Tennessee adopted the Crown Act to end hair discrimination.
Top young anglers will visit Chickamauga Lake for High School and Junior Championships
The 2024 Strike King Bassmaster High School National Championship and the Bassmaster Junior Championship will be held on Tennessee’s Chickamauga Lake July 26-27 (Junior) and August 1-3 (High School). Photo by Kyle Jessie/B.A.S.S. March 7, 2024. Top young anglers will visit Chickamauga Lake for High School and Junior Championships.
Nashville Heat Advisory, Residents Warned of Heat Index Values up to 112 Ahead of Holiday Weekend
Middle Tennessee is bracing for a wave of intense heat, as the National Weather Service in Nashville issues a heat advisory that takes effect from 1 p.m. this afternoon to 7 p.m. CDT tomorrow. The advisory alerts residents to the perilously high heat index values, which are expected to reach up to 112 during the hottest parts of the day. The heat index is a measure that combines air temperature and humidity to present an understanding of how hot it really feels outside.
New Italian restaurant opening in Monterey
Sapori di Napoli (SDN) is a taste of Italy that will soon be available in Monterey. The restaurant recently announced an expected fall opening, and I know we can all agree that is great news. Traditional Italian Cuisine made with love, what’s not to love?. “… Get ready to...
McIntosh Named Women’s Basketball Head Coach
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. – Covenant Director of Athletics John Hirte has announced Tonya McIntosh as the new Women’s Basketball Head Coach. She is the 10th Head Coach in program history. “I’m thrilled that Coach McIntosh has agreed to become our next Head Women’s Basketball Coach,” Hirte said. “She possesses a true heart and passion for discipleship and empowerment of young women, as well as a depth of experience surrounding the game of basketball. ” McIntosh comes to Lookout Mountain with several years of coaching and administrative experience at both the collegiate and high school levels. “I am deeply grateful to…
Oak Ridge Boys Singer William Lee Golden’s Son, Rusty, Dead at 65: ‘I Love You, Son’
Oak Ridge Boys singer William Lee Golden is mourning the death of his son, William "Rusty" Golden. According to a press release, the Country Music Hall of Famer's son died on Monday (July 1) at the age of 65 at his home in the Nashville suburb of Hendersonville, Tenn. “This...
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