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Dylan Sampson enters 2024 season as strong leader for Tennessee
Tennessee will kick off its 2024 football season on Aug. 31 versus Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium (12:45 p.m. EDT, SEC Network). Running back Dylan Sampson enters his third season with the Vols. At SEC media days, fourth-year Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel discussed Sampson’s role for the upcoming season.
Vols enter 2024 with ‘deepest’ secondary under Josh Heupel
Tennessee will kick off fall training camp on July 31. 2024 will be the fourth season for the Vols under head coach Josh Heupel. Heupel discussed Tennessee’s secondary for the upcoming season at SEC media days on July 16 in Dallas, Texas. “Expecting those guys to play at a championship level,” Heupel said. “I love the group as far as their length, athleticism, play-making ability, their willingness to be physical, take on destruct blocks, tackle in open space, their care factor, their knowledge and understanding of what we’re doing, how they approach their practice every single day. I’m really excited about it. “I mentioned a little bit earlier, but this is the deepest that we’ve been within our roster, and that affords you to have the opportunity to have great competition every single day. That’s on the practice field. That’s in the meeting room. That depth becomes important as you go throughout the course of the season, as well. I’m looking forward to that group taking a real step here this fall for us.” Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
40 days until it is football time in Tennessee
Will kick off its 2024 football season in 40 days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign on Aug. 31 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 12:45 p.m. EDT and SEC Network will televise the contest. 2024 will be the fourth season for Tennessee under head coach...
Briarcrest alums Jabari Small, Omari Thomas reflect on relationship, Tennessee football season
From high school teammates to college roommates at Tennessee football, former Vols running back Jabari Small and current graduate defensive lineman Omari Thomas have been together every step of the way. With Small preparing for training camp with the Tennessee Titans, which opens July 23, and Thomas fresh off SEC...
UNITE: Knoxville concerts bring music, ministry to Thompson-Boling Arena
The UNITE: Knoxville concert series filled Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center with music and ministry July 19 and 20. The event by the Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association featured Grammy Award-winning artists for KING & COUNTRY and Crowder, gospel singer CeCe Winans and and worship band Passion Music. SDEA founder...
More rounds of rain ahead
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - If you haven’t already, find the rain gear and keep it with you all this week. We’re increasing our rain chances with a good 2-3″ possible by the time the week comes to a close. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather...
Spartan Names Additional Regional Manager
Spartan Chemical Company, Inc. announced the promotion of Ben Kilgore to the role of regional manager, effective June 16, 2024. Kilgore joins Spartan as the regional manager for the Eastern Iowa region. For the last five years, Ben worked as the east district manager for US Chemical in Knoxville, Tennessee...
Tomato Jam celebrates gardening in style
About 300 people came to celebrate a time-honored garden staple at the Blount County Public Library Saturday morning, July 20. The organization’s second-ever Tomato Jam boasted live music, vendors, expert growing advice and of course, lots and lots of tomatoes. While Jasper Hollow played hits and covers from the library stage, amateur and professional growers of all ages gathered in the common area of the building to sample tomato varieties, socialize and learn about the official Tennessee State Fruit. Food trucks outside provided sweet treats...
Appalachian Bear Rescue euthanizes injured bear cub
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Unfortunate news came from Appalachian Bear Rescue on Friday as staff took to Facebook to announce that one of their injured bear cubs, Tots Bear, had been euthanized. According to the post, Tots arrived at ABR on April 18 after being found alone on a trail...
Knoxville native Todd Helton inducted into National Baseball Hall of Fame
Knoxville native Todd Helton was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, completing his impressive career arc from Central High School and the University of Tennessee to the pinnacle of Major League Baseball.
New homes and walking trail planned for key South Knoxville waterfront area
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The landscape of South Knoxville is continuing to change, with developers building new homes. Some city leaders said they are hoping new condos and apartments soon take shape in the riverfront's skyline. The area, mostly known for its views and expansive greenery, spans from Scottish Pike...
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
Lilly Tench promotes new lab space for Spark Innovation Center. Additional space will become available when Innovation South opens in late 2024. As Lilly Tench began her presentation late Thursday afternoon at the monthly “Innovation Crossroads Founders Forum,” she quipped that the Spark Innovation Center was launched in 2020 which was “a really good time.” It was obviously a reference to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Home suffers damage after fire breaks out in basement, Knoxville Fire Department says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Fire Department said a home suffered damage Sunday afternoon after a fire broke out in the basement. KFD said crews responded to the fire in the 4400 block of Norwalk Avenue at around 4:20 p.m. Sunday after a man called the Knox County Emergency Communications District and said his home was on fire.
Tennessee Transfer Commit Eric Rataczak Signs With Miami Marlins
Tennessee baseball transfer commit Eric Rataczak signing professionally with the Miami Marlins and is foregoing his final collegiate season, he told RTI on Sunday. The Miami Marlins drafted Rataczak in the 17th round of the 2024 MLB Draft on Tuesday just over a week after committing to the Vols over Wake Forest in the transfer portal. As a 23-year old rising redshirt senior, Rataczak had a tough choice to make concerning whether he would take this opportunity and sign professionally or roll the dice and look to improve his stock with a big season in the SEC.
Tennessee baseball freshman infielder announces transfer destination
Former baseball freshman infielder Camden Bates announced his commitment to Arizona State recently after entering the transfer portal on July 3. Bates was one of eight Vols to enter the portal this summer. "God is so good!" Bates wrote on Instagram. "Thank you Tennessee for an amazing first year and...
Tennessee QB Commit Hints At ‘Surprise Commit Coming Soon’
Tennessee football landed its second commitment in the last eight days and the eighth commit since the start of June on Saturday afternoon when four-star Georgia linebacker Christian Gass committed to the Vols over Georgia and Southern Cal. It was the second straight Saturday that Tennessee has landed a commitment...
Call for Entries for 31st Arts in the Airport at McGhee Tyson Airport
The Arts & Culture Alliance and Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority announce a call for entries for the 31st biannual Arts in the Airport at McGhee Tyson Airport, a juried exhibition developed to allow regional artists to compete and display work in the most visited site in the area. Approximately 40-45 fine art works encompassing all styles and genres from both emerging and established artists will comprise the exhibition in the secured area behind McGhee Tyson Airport’s security gate checkpoint from October 22, 2024 – April 2025. Prizes include $1,000 in cash awards.
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