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THE MEMORIES WERE FLOWING AS HARRIS, FRANKLIN, STEWART WIN INAUGURAL PDRA BRISTOL THROWDOWN
Some memories are simply unforgettable. And for Jason Harris, the defending PDRA Pro Boost champion, the memories of youth in coming to Bristol Dragway, the majestic dragstrip carved out of the hills of Eastern Tennessee, are memories for a lifetime. Harris, the son of iconic Carolinas drag racer Bob Harris,...
Kamryn Stiltner named Miss Scott County
ONEIDA | Kamryn Stiltner was crowned Miss Scott County Fairest of the Fair as the 98th Scott County Fair drew to a close Saturday evening. Kamryn, the daughter of Leisha and David Lowe and Matt Stiltner, is a junior at Oneida High School. She was crowned from a field of 13 contestants.
University of Tennessee Basketball Teams Unite with Down Syndrome Community at 'Hoops for Hope'
The University of Tennessee basketball teams carried forward a heartwarming tradition yesterday, fine-tuning both their jump shots and community spirit at the annual 'Hoops for Hope' event. The get-together, which has been a fixture for nearly two decades, is more than just a meet-and-greet; it's a clinic where young individuals with Down syndrome can dribble and dunk alongside the Volunteers—both the men's and women's squads. "It's a great event; we get to spend time with these kids," Tennessee forward J.P. Estrella described, as reported by WBIR.
Jason Witten’s son, Top 2027 LB Cooper Witten, reacts to offer from Tennessee
On Saturday, 2027 Liberty Christian (Texas) standout linebacker Cooper Witten got an offer from Tennessee. Cooper, the son of Tennessee Football legend, Jason Witten, detailed his reaction to the offer and more with Volquest. Witten has been reaching out to several of Tennessee’s coaches as his recruitment has continued to pick up pace, as they […] The post Jason Witten’s son, Top 2027 LB Cooper Witten, reacts to offer from Tennessee appeared first on On3.
Revisiting and re-ranking Tennessee’s 2022 recruiting class
In college football, so much of a program’s success on its 12 to 15 game days hinges on what goes on the rest of the year. While the NCAA transfer portal offers programs another avenue toward roster-building and talent acquisition, traditional recruiting of high school prospects never stops, and even as the focus is shifting toward the incoming season, those official visits in June have become commitment announcements in July and into August before players kick off their own senior seasons, particularly for scorching-hot Tennessee. Head football coach Josh Heupel and the Vols are looking to build off blue-chip-laden classes in the previous two cycles and taking aim at a potential second top-10 class (or better) in three years, and they’ve reeled in 10 commitments for their 2025 (six) and 2026 (classes) since mid-July.
Fourth grade Maryville native makes national stage for waterskiing
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Football season starts this Saturday, but waterskiing is one sport season that is ending because summer is also. This summer, fourth grader Riley Fillmore made the podium on the national stage in the sport. “It was super fun because I’ve never placed and got on the...
ESPN's FPI predicts the outcome of every game on Tennessee's 2024 schedule
Tennessee is now less than 1 week away from kicking off the 2024 season against Chattanooga. ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) has updated its win probability projections for all 12 of Tennessee’s regular-season games. The Vols’ 2024 slate includes 8 SEC contests as well as nonconference matchups against Chattanooga, NC State, Kent State and UTEP.
Dan Mullen Predicts Tennessee on the Outside of SEC Title Race
Former Mississippi State and Florida head coach Dan Mullen isn’t too high on his former teams heading into the 2024 season, but does have Tennessee around the conference average when it comes to preseason predictions. The SEC coach turned SEC Network analyst dropped his official conference preseason predictions on...
Tennessee football has the "best entrance" in college football
Tennessee football and Neyland Stadium are known for many things. It's one of the best venues in college sports, and fans create an atmosphere on Rocky Top that can be deafening for opponents. Kirk Herbstreit celebrated the 2024 Herbie Awards at the end of last week, honoring and recognizing the...
Team 421 honors fallen riders, embraces community at 3rd annual Tri-Cities Takeover
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Team 421 hosted its third annual ‘Tri-Cities Takeover’ on Sunday, where hundreds of riders were expected to gather to remember friends who they’ve lost and take a group ride in their honor. Tri-Cities Takeover kicked off at Jim’s Motorcycle Shop Sunday morning with live music and food trucks as riders […]
Appalachian Bear Rescue saves bear cub after mother hit by vehicle in Gatlinburg
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -On Sunday, Appalachian Bear Rescue took to Facebook with an announcement that a female bear had been hit by a vehicle in the Dudley Creek area of Gatlinburg. According to ABR, the bear suffered a broken back, leaving officers with no other option but to euthanize her....
Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (8/25 – 9/3/2024
If you want your event included, please make a Facebook event, invite me via the “invite” button on the event page (Alan Sims – you’ll have to friend me), and it will be included. I need enough lead time that the list can be put together the Wednesday before you want your event included.
Family of missing woman remembers her on 20th birthday
SULLIVAN CO., Tenn. (WJHL)—Birthdays are meant to be a day for celebration. But for Hollynn Snapp’s family, the day brings up a feeling of heartache. 20-year-old Hollynn Snapp was reported missing in October of 2023. On Saturday, her family remembered her on a day when they should be celebrating. “Today is Hollynn’s 20th birthday,” said […]
Vol football and wedding season to kick off this fall
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — As Fall approaches, University of Tennessee football isn't the only thing kicking off the season, it's also an ideal time for weddings in East Tennesee. "Basically, anytime somebody is planning a fall wedding, that's gonna be a subject, probably," said Farrah Williams-Deck, Owner of Colonial Estate Weddings and Events.
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