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Carter Football continues to climb with Helton at the helm
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Carter Hornets are transitioning from the Justin Pressley era to the Todd Helton era. The new Hornets’ head coach is looking to lead Carter past the first round of the playoffs for the first time since 2011. “We’ve had in the past two years, we had one one-possession game in […]
Former Knoxville Marriott apartment project now has a name
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Former Hotel Knoxville owner Melrose Knoxville LLC now has a name for a planned apartment complex that will take over the iconic triangle-shaped building. Project documents from the Knoxville Design Review Board claim the project’s developer is seeking permission to install signage on the building proclaiming...
Gate City Blue Devils looking to fill some major holes this season
Gate City, VA — Now that we have featured all the teams in northeast Tennessee our high school preview jumps the state line to southwest Virginia where Gate City gets ready to open their season in 2 weeks. The Blue Devils are coming off back-to-back 8-4 seasons under head coach Jeremy Houseright who started in […]
Cookeville Student Serving On State Board
A Cookeville High School Student providing a student perspective as a member of the Tennessee State Board of Education. Senior Bonza Auberson is the first student out of Putnam County ever selected to serve as a student board member. Aubserson said she has been around education her whole life as her mother, Shannon Auberson, serves as Librarian at Algood Middle School.
Wee Cycle It consignment sale underway at Southwest Virginia Higher Ed Center
ABINGDON, Va. (WCYB) — The Wee Cycle It children's consignment sale is currently underway in Abingdon. This sale happens twice a year and is being held at the South West Virginia Higher Education Center. Shoppers can find a variety of kids items like clothes and toys but there is...
Steve McNair's Autopsy Report Explains in Graphic Details How the Football Player Was Killed
Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair was born on Valentine's Day, and was brutally murdered on the Fourth of July in 2009. This information feels both significant and insignificant in a way that is difficult to articulate. It's as if his life was bookmarked by different causes for celebration, even as the end was clearly devastating.Steve was killed by his mistress, a young woman by the name of Sahel Jenni Kazemi. The 20-year-old had been dating the recently retired 36-year-old football player when she began to suspect she wasn't the only person he was stepping out with. The two spent their...
Scooter’s Coffee to open Boones Creek location
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Scooter’s Coffee will open in Boones Creek late this year, the drive-through coffee outfit’s local franchise owner says. “We’re planning to break ground any day now and we’ll be targeting an open by the end of November or beginning of December,” Blake McDavid, who also operates a Scooter’s in […]
Millligan U. kicks off fall semester with Welcome Week
Milligan University welcomed new and returning students to campus this weekend, Aug. 23-25. Each year, the Milligan community strives to make each student feel at home. Upon arrival, new and returning students and families will be greeted for the first time by Milligan’s 16th President, Dr. Stephen Waers, and First Lady Katie Waers. “We are […] The post Millligan U. kicks off fall semester with Welcome Week appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Bristol VA Police execute search warrant at residence
A Bristol, Virginia man was arrested after police said they found more than 200 fentanyl pills, cocaine and firearms at his home. The Bristol, Virginia Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division conducted a search warrant at a house in the 300 block of Flannagan Drive. Around 200 counterfeit fentanyl pills, more than half of a pound of cocaine, $8,000 and two firearms were discovered during the search. 30 year old Melvin R. Davis, was arrested at the residence and he now faces multiple drug and firearm charges. Davis was transported to the Southwest Regional Jail without bond.
Former TBI Director Mark Gwyn Dies At 61
Former Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Director Mark Gwyn has died at the age of 61 at his Nashville-area home, from what appears to be natural causes. Director Gwyn, a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University, began his career in law enforcement as a police officer in his hometown of McMinnville in 1985. Three years later, he joined the TBI as a special agent in its Criminal Investigation Division. Eight years later, he promoted to the role of Executive Officer and later served as Assistant Director of the Forensic Services Division. In June of 2004, Governor Phil Bredesen appointed Mark Gwyn to serve as TBI Director, making him the first African-American to hold the post, a position he held until his retirement in 2018.
Bristol, TN school leaders moving forward with Tod Houston Field upgrade
Bristol, Tennessee school leaders are moving forward with upgrading Tod Houston Field for use by the Bristol State Liners Appalachian League team. The Board of Education approved a resolution, Monday night, committing one and a half million dollars to upgrading the facility located next to Haynesfield Elementary School. City Council also approved a resolution earlier this month, agreeing to commit $5 million toward the project. The facility will remain being the home to the Vikings and the State Liners. The project will involve enlarging the field for the State Liners, installing new stands and concession areas, and building more parking spaces. Upgrading the facility is expected to cost around $8 million.
Digital Desk: Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - WeCareTN, a local Tennessee organization, in collaboration with ViiV Healthcare, is drawing critical attention to the particular and urgent challenges faced by Southern communities—particularly among Black Women and LGBTQ+ populations. Jasmine Tasaki with WeCareTN talked about the disparities on the Digital Desk.
Hundreds of Venezuelans protest for freedom and fair election results in their homeland
Saludos, amigos: Shortly after I arrived in Tennessee 10 years ago, I was pleasantly surprised to find arepas at the Nashville Farmers Market food truck called Caracasville. Arepas, for the uninitiated, are corn cakes − fried or baked − often made into sandwiches stuffed with meats, cheeses and other goodies. It's a Venezuelan...
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