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Thousands without power as storms move through East TN
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Thousands across East Tennessee lost power as storms moved through the region on Friday. Storm Team 6 is tracking thunderstorms moving through the region. Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for several counties, including Blount, Knox and Sevier Counties. To see current weather alerts, click here. Below you can see outages as […]
Tennessee Team Earns Third Place at National 4-H Forestry Invitational
Tennessee placed third among 10 states that competed in the 44th annual National 4-H Forestry Invitational from Sunday July 21 through Wednesday July 24. The invitational was held at West Virginia University Jackson’s Mill State 4-H Camp and Conference Center near Weston, West Virginia. The event was sponsored by Farm Credit, Green Diamond Resource Company, Society of American Foresters, Southern Regional Extension Forestry, F and W Forestry, Virginia Cooperative Extension, and West Virginia University Extension.
Too big to ban? TN professor raises awareness with 'Unbannable Library' public art project
A professor at Austin Peay State University is pushing back against the increasing trend of book restrictions and bans in public school libraries across Tennessee in a big way — literally. The project, titled the Unbannable Library, was created by APSU art Professor Paul Collins and consists of a series of massive books...
Gov. Lee Announces TN’s First Major League Baseball Game
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced on Aug. 9 the Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves will play a regular season game in the MLB Speedway Classic at Tennessee’s Bristol Motor Speedway on Saturday, August 2, 2025. This historic announcement marks the first American or National League game played in Tennessee.
Feds Warn North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee Residents About Doxing and Swatting Incidents
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is issuing a warning to parents: be on alert for potential doxing and swatting incidents involving their children, particularly those who are active in online gaming communities. Just recently the FBI took to X (formerly Twitter) To warn about this growing issue. While anyone...
Tennessee state Rep. John Ragan challenges primary loss, alleges illegal crossover voting
Tennessee state Rep. John Ragan, R-Oak Ridge, is challenging his primary loss, alleging more than 1,000 Anderson County voters who were not legitimate Republicans crossed over to cast a GOP ballot in the race he lost by just 258 votes. Ragan's challenge rests on controversial state law that states only "bona fide"...
See It: Opening Night at the 2024 Tennessee State Fair
The Tennessee State Fair kicked off on Thursday in Lebanon and thousands of guests came out for opening night. The Tennessee State Fair has been hosted in WIlson County since 2021 when the Fairgrounds in Nashville shifted to the development of GEODIS Park and multi-use housing. The State Fair hosts traditional livestock competitions, tractor pull at the Motor Sports Arena, and several carnival rides for all ages. Deep fryers kept busy with funnel cakes, Oreos and corndogs. The State Fair will continue through August 24.
Gretchen Wilson Went to Extremes to Sell Her Luxurious Tennessee Home [Pictures]
Gretchen Wilson recently sold her luxurious home in rural Tennessee, and in a new interview, the country singer reveals that she had to jump through some unusual hoops to get the deal done. Talking to Taste of Country Nights host Evan Paul, the "Redneck Woman' singer revealed that she had...
New Commissioners Join Tennessee Higher Education Commission to Elevate Postsecondary Success
Nashville just got a fresh infusion of ideas and experience in the realm of higher education. Five new faces have joined the Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC), and they're set to bring their diverse expertise to the table. These appointments were announced by Governor Bill Lee and reported by the THEC. The new members, hailing from all corners of the state, took their seats at the commission's quarterly meeting yesterday.
Scott Bloomquist’s death came just months after battling a series of personal issues including problems with wife
SCOTT Bloomquist suffered a number of devastating injuries and personal setbacks prior to his tragic death at the age of 60. The dirt track racing legend reportedly died while flying his vintage plane near his Tennessee home on Friday morning. The larger-than-life personality is survived by his daughter, Ariel, his parents and a sister. Bloomquist was previously married to […]
Tennessee Governor Appoints Former US Attorney To Review Tennessee State University’s Financials And Governance
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has appointed former U.S. attorney Ed Stanton to look into financials and governance at Tennessee State University. At the request of the Tennessee attorney general, the appointment was made in June, according to a letter obtained by The Tennessean. Moreover, the HBCU’s new board of trustees made the probe.
WATCH: High school football jamboree action takes place across East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tonight marked the unofficial start of the 2024 high school football season. Several teams across East Tennessee participated in jamborees for fans to get a preview of what they can expect on Friday nights this fall.
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