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A bedazzled blessing | Nonprofit brings certain shine to Newport
NEWPORT, Tennessee — In Newport, a nonprofit is sharing a certain sparkle with the community. For a decade, Blessed by a Dress has used donated dresses to encourage confidence. It's not just this group's mission to make young ladies in East Tennessee feel special, it's their ministry. The fabric...
Pilot Co. Hires New Vice President of Energy Technology
Grant Leathers is the new vice president of energy technology at Pilot Co., the company told CSP. Leathers, who started in the position in July, comes to Knoxville, Tennessee-based Pilot from Orange, California-based SC Fuels, where he was the chief information officer starting in January 2019. Pilot acquired SC Fuels...
Fine Dining Returns to the Neighborhood
Bistro by the Tracks Bearden brings updated sophistication to the old Orangery building. Everyone comes in with fond memories of The Orangery,” says Bistro by the Tracks Bearden General Manager Will Oakes. “We think we’ve taken this beloved spot to its next progression.”. Owned by local restauranter...
The Dimestore Cowboys to perform at Covered Bridge Jams Concert this Saturday
This Saturday’s Covered Bridge Jams Concert will feature the local country group The Dimestore Cowboys, known for their dedication to traditional country music. The band’s origins trace back to around 2005 when James Brashears and Jason Shaffer, who plays bass, worked together at a locally owned company. The two discovered their shared love for old […] The post The Dimestore Cowboys to perform at Covered Bridge Jams Concert this Saturday appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
The longest zipline in America coming to Pigeon Forge
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The newest mountain top adventure to open in Pigeon Forge opened announcing the longest zipline in America will be built. WildSide plans to open in 2025 what it calls “MegaZip” on the new adventure theme park in Pigeon Forge. WildSide is a sister...
Weekend action wraps up at Muddy Creek Raceway
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Muddy Creek Raceway roared to life this weekend, as Victory sports hosted its seventh race of the year on Sunday. Bikers of all skillsets converged on the track this weekend for Mega, Ultra, BIG and SAS Series races. President of Victory Sports, Sam Gammon, believes one of the best parts […]
Eat out for a good cause
Thirty area restaurants, many with multiple locations, have signed on to support the 21st annual “Dine Out for Education” on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. In past years, Knox County Schools has raised about $20,000 from the promotion, a joint effort of KCS and the Partners in Education (PIE) Foundation, as restaurants donate a percentage of their sales on this one day. Here is the link for all participating restaurants and locations.
CertifyIt: Jobs program for healthcare workers
The Mason Center for Healthcare Education has launched CertifyIt, a new podcast to help those who want to work in healthcare or those already in the field who want certifications to move up. The Mason Center opened in 2023 (Knox TN Today story here). And it’s absolutely a great idea....
Celebrate National Dog Day in Kingsport: A Perfect Day for You and Your Pup
Celebrate National Dog Day in Kingsport: A Perfect Day for You and Your Pup. National Dog Day is the ultimate excuse to pamper your furry friend with a day full of fun, food, and fresh air. Kingsport, with its welcoming atmosphere and variety of dog-friendly spots, is the ideal place to celebrate. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, here’s your guide to a paw-some day in Kingsport.
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.
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