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Sports briefs: Chiefs’ mattress fundraiser is July 27
ROGERSVILLE — The Cherokee football team will host a mattress fundraiser on July 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the school gym. Anyone in the market for a new mattress, pillows, sheets or other sleeping items is invited to stop in. Learn more about the mattress fundraiser at https://vimeo.com/637591323. The football team is also selling the annual Mobuck discount cards. Anyone interested in purchasing one can reach out to any football player. ...
One found dead after man with stab wounds shows up at Methodist church in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — One person was found dead near Kingston Pike and I-140 after another man showed up at a church in Knoxville with stab wounds, according to Knoxville Police. The department shared that officers responded to Cokesbury United Methodist Church around 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, to investigate a report of a stabbing […]
Motorcyclist dead after head-on collision in Union County
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A 42-year-old man has died after the motorcycle he was driving hit another vehicle head-on along Hickory Star Road in Union County. A report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol states that a 42-year-man from Tennessee was traveling eastbound on Hickory Star Road near Booker Road on the afternoon of Saturday, July […]
Dollywood hosting hiring events for seasonal workers
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Dollywood announced Tuesday that the theme park is looking to hire for seasonal positions ahead of the fall and Christmas seasons. The theme park will be hosting several hiring events ahead of its Harvest Festival and Smoky Mountain Christmas events. They’re scheduled for the Sevierville Civic Center on Aug. 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Elizabethton awarded TDEC grant for remediation projects
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced the City of Elizabethton will receive funds from a Brownfield Redevelopment Area Grant for remediation projects. Elizabethton’s was one of 36 grants awarded across Tennessee totaling $718,757 to help redevelop vacant or underutilized properties. The City of Elizabethton was awarded $20,000 […]
Latham, Lenoir and 1965 Football lead Sweetwater’s 2024 Hall of Fame class
Sweetwater High School has announced six new members of the school’s athletic Hall of Fame. The 1965 Sweetwater football team is joined by Kippy Brown, Emily Cleveland-Roy, Heather Lenoir-Ervin, Dustin Latham and Anna Stutts as the Class of 2024. “The tradition here is like none other in any other community I have lived in. How rich and embedded this tradition is, not even in the high school but the community...
32 Tennessee Volunteers punched their ticket to the 2024 Paris Olympics
The 2024 Paris Olympics are arriving this week and the whole world is awaiting to watch their athletes compete for their home countries. The USA is sending 592 athletes to the Olympics with 228 NCAA schools represented by athletes. Not every athlete competing is tied to a college, but 384 of the USA athletes come from the college ranks.
National Park Service asks for public's input on environmental assessment of Foothills Parkway construction
Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — The National Park Service is accepting comments through Aug. 21 on the Foothills Parkway Section 8D Environmental Assessment in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The proposed project would extend the parkway approximately nine miles from Wears Valley to the Spur near Gatlinburg...
Knox County Commission considers resolutions aimed at improving Beaver Creek, including Powell area
POWELL, Tenn. — Knox County Commissioners voted Monday after considering resolutions aimed at improving Beaver Creek. One resolution effectively approves a grant contract to remove the Coward Mill Dam in northwest Knox County and stabilize Beaver Creek's banks. By removing the dam, county leaders hope to promote water quality and fish passage. According to the resolution, Knox County will receive up to $546,600 from the Resource Protection competitive American Rescue Plan Grant.
Todd Helton's Central High teammates surprise him by wearing custom Hall of Fame Jerseys
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Todd Helton was born in Tennessee, played baseball for the University of Tennessee, and now permanently lives in Tennessee after spending 17 years with the Colorado Rockies. For Helton, growing up in Knoxville played a significant role in his journey to becoming a Baseball Hall of...
Rocky Top Romance | Recent graduates get engaged on UT's campus popping the big question on The Rock
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Congratulations were in order after one Knoxville couple got engaged on the University of Tennessee campus. Lots of things have been seen on The Rock, from announcements to celebrations of national championships. This time, it came with a proposal. Jacob and Jordan have been officially engaged after the big question was painted on the UT landmark on Friday.
Back-to-School Bash set for July 27
By Angela H. Cutrer Star correspondent The 17th Annual Harmony Free Will Baptist Church’s Back-to-School Bash is set for July 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hampton High School. The event will provide 1,600 backpacks filled with school supplies for preschool to high school students on a first-come, first-served basis. “I love the […] The post Back-to-School Bash set for July 27 appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Local musician nominated for two top IBMA awards
This fall, when the 2024 International Bluegrass Association hosts its annual awards ceremony, a local musician will be in the running for top honors. Elizabethton native Daniel Grindstaff and critically-acclaimed banjo player, is nominated for two of the association’s most prestigious awards – Song of the Year and Collaborative Recording of the Year. Admittedly, the […] The post Local musician nominated for two top IBMA awards appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Hawkins Co. passes budget with property tax increase
HAWKINS COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Hawkins County Commission finalized and passed the 2024-25 budget Monday night, following delays that stemmed from property tax concerns. The finalized budget does include a property tax increase of .2299 or just under 23 cents, according to Hawkins County Mayor Mark DeWitte. Previously, the proposed tax increase had been […]
Back to school safety | Tools that help parents track school bus stops
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s back to school season, which means it’s time for parents and students to start preparing for the next academic year. Previous Coverage: When does school start in East Tennessee?. WVLT News has you covered with tools for tracking your student’s bus stop. Several...
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