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Lake Winnepesaukah continues to spark joy with July 4th fireworks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — "Come On, Get Happy! Lake Winnepesaukah will make you smile!" From the Cannon Ball wooden roller coaster to The Boat Chute and now the new addition of SOAKya Water Park, Lake Winnie is a childhood tradition in the Tennessee Valley and for 99 years they have made a lot of children smile in our viewing area!
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.
Crossville Celebrating 4th With Music, Fireworks
Crossville celebrates the Fourth of July with music and a fireworks show at Centennial Park Thursday night. Leisure Services Director Ethan Medley said the local group, The Member Berries, will perform with the Fireworks at 9pm. Medley said the celebration is a great tradition that brings the community together. “We’ve...
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...
TTU Sports Hall of Famer Bobby Young passes away at 83
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A 2017 inductee into the Tennessee Tech Sports Hall of Fame, former Golden Eagle men's basketball star Bobby Young passed away June 27 in Adolphus, Ky. at the age of 83. Young was a three-year letterwinner on the Tennessee Tech basketball team from 1961-1964. With freshmen...
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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