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BANNED FOR LIFE: Buc-ee’s Bans A Service Duck And Its Owner From Stores
A Wild Story Involving A Service Duck, Its Owner And The Famous "Beaver" Has Social Media Talking. As we sit here in Texas, its been fun watching Buc-ee's expand all across the country and seeing the reaction from folks who make their first trip to the popular travel center. But...
Decision day for four-star Vols linebacker/edge target Christian Gass
One of Tennessee football's top targets now is just a few hours away from revealing his commitment. Four-star Class of 2025 linebacker/edge rusher Christian Gass of Eastside High School in Covington, Ga., is set to make his college choice known Saturday afternoon, and the Vols are one of his three finalists.
How the Tennessee Whiskey Trail contributes billions to the Nashville, Tennessee economy
Tennessee whiskey is much more than a single brand. The Tennessee Whiskey Trail, which encompasses nearly 30 distillery brands — some with multiple locations, and more than 40 destinations across 500 miles, has become a major tourist draw. From the Tasting Bar at Nashville Barrel Co. to Bootleggers and...
GAZDAG’S HATTIE BOOTS UNION TO WITHIN 3 PTS OF PLAYOFFS!
By Jenny Masters Daniel Gazdag’s hat trick lifted the Union to their second straight win, defeating visiting Nashville SC 3-0. Quinn Sullivan had two assists and Leon Flach and Mikael Uhre one each as the Union (6-10-9, 27 points) claimed their first winning streak since winning three consecutive matches between March 23-April 6. Philadelphia opened the scoring in the 10th minute. A pass into the box from Flach found Gazdag, who deftly chipped it past Nashville goalkeeper Joe Willis to make it 1-0. Gazdag struck again in the 39th minute on a set piece. A long free kick sailed toward...
Local politicians react to Biden’s exit from presidential race
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Following President Joe Biden’s announcement that he was withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race, local politicians are sharing their opinions. Many local and regional lawmakers said this gives the Democratic Party a chance to reset and disrupt the dynamic. Some have already thrown their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. “For me, […]
Tracking out storms again for Sunday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Rain and storms are in the forecast again for Sunday with some heavy downpours at times. We’re also staying in the 80s for the extended period. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android to stay informed on the go and between newscasts. We share custom videos, and you can receive our messages on the latest conditions and forecasts.
Heart of the Community: Local pediatricians helping shelter 'critters' feel loved
NEWPORT — From taking care of pediatric patients during the day to showing love to shelter animals during their free time, two local doctors are making a difference in our community. Dr. Samuel Puckett and Dr. Jennifer Sauceman both go a step above and beyond to make sure people — and animals — feel loved and get the attention they deserve. Dr. Puckett has practiced medicine since 1982 and sees patients all day at Newport Pediatrics. In his free time, you may see him caring...
State unemployment holds steady at historic low
NASHVILLE — Tennessee continues to experience record-low unemployment, according to data released by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). The rate for June came in at 3%, which was unchanged from the all-time low unemployment rate the state recorded in May. In a year-to-year comparison, Tennessee’s June 2024 seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 of a percentage point. Employers added new jobs to Tennessee’s workforce between May...
CEO Camp grads are still in middle school, but they’re already business-savvy leaders
Victoria Khomenko works tirelessly to help her small business succeed. There's one thing that sets Khomenko apart from other Knoxville entrepreneurs, though. She's 12. To learn more about strategies for selling her jewelry, Khomenko signed up for CEO Camp for Young Women through Webb School's Camp Webb, she told Knox News.
GAZDAG’S HATTIE BOOTS UNION TO WITHIN 3 PTS OF PLAYOFFS!
Daniel Gazdag’s hat trick lifted the Union to their second straight win, defeating visiting Nashville SC 3-0. Quinn Sullivan had two assists and Leon Flach and Mikael Uhre one each as the Union (6-10-9, 27 points) claimed their first winning streak since winning three consecutive matches between March 23-April 6.
On the Road: Check out the Sunflower Fest
PHILADELPHIA, Tenn. (WATE) — All thanks to Ted Russell Ford and Ted Russell Lincoln, Living East Tennessee’s Veronica Ogbe was able to visit the Sunflower Fest and experience it firsthand. Now it’s your turn! Head to Nightfall Acres for the last weekend of the Sunflower Fest. The event runs until Sunday, July 21, and is open from 2-9 p.m.
Brown has enjoyed a year of representing Miss Tennessee Volunteer
Representing the state of Tennessee in the Miss Volunteer America pageant last month was a highlight for Jada Brown, who was Miss Lane College Volunteer before winning Miss Tennessee Volunteer a year ago. And Brown has one more task ahead of her in that role, and that is crowning her...
'We're out $10,000' | Travel plans and pocketbooks impacted in East Tennessee after global tech outage hits airlines
ALCOA, Tenn. — A global tech outage affected millions worldwide, and for travelers at McGhee Tyson Airport in East Tennessee -- it was no different. Spokesperson for the airport Becky Huckaby said around a third of flights were impacted during the outage. Kelly Smith, a Knox County mom, shared...
Leadership Blount County presents Class of 2025
When Leadership Blount County was formed in 1990, community leadership programming in America was a relatively new concept. Unlike corporate management training, the idea of training nearly 40 individuals about every aspect of the community in order to build involvement was a novel idea in Blount County. Blount County and its needs have changed over the last decades, Leadership Blount has aspired to meet those needs through its programming. After...
$1,000 reward offered for info after multiple people beaten, robbed inside Grundy County restaurant
Grundy County authorities are turning to the community for help tracking down two suspects accused of stealing thousands of dollars' worth of items from a group of people during a violent armed robbery in a restaurant Friday night.
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