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Examining Bill Callahan's checklist for fixing Tennessee Titans O-line, and if it's enough
Leave the traditional jock stereotypes behind when talking about Tennessee Titans offensive line coach Bill Callahan and his hefty task of fixing his team's most glaring weakness. "If you were sitting in a room going through a day-to-day installation, it’s like being in algebra," Callahan told reporters Monday. "Every day everything keeps adding and adding and adding. The formulas get a little more different. You get more protection schemes, more run schemes, more adjustments, more fronts that...
Sparta Upgrading Electric Poles, Removing Wire
Sparta preparing two separate projects to improve the infrastructure of the city’s electric utilities. Electric Utility Manager Belva Bess said they are switching seven of their most critical utility poles throughout the city from wooden to metal poles for improved durability. Bess said there will be short local outages around the poles while they are being replaced.
'He's trying to become the Vice President': Political experts analyze Gov. Beshear's address to Iowans
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Former Kentucky Congressman John Yarmuth, a Democrat, tells WHAS11 he'd expect Vice President Kamala Harris to announce her running mate by the end of this week. It comes as Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, fresh off trips to Iowa and Georgia, remains on a shortlist of potential...
New Documentary Examines Kentucky Legend Known as the ‘LBL Massacre’
Kentucky has had its fair share of Bigfoot sightings, to be sure. We've even heard tales of the dreaded Sheepsquatch and, of course, the legendary Pope Lick Monster or Goat Man. The thing is, Kentucky is no different than the other 49 states. We all have our monstrous myths and...
Tennessee Faces Severe Weather: Wind, Rain, and Flooding Possible
Morristown, TN – Tennessee is gearing up for severe weather today as forecasts predict strong wind gusts and heavy rainfall, heightening the risk of wind damage, downed trees, and flash flooding. The US National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a Flood Watch for the region due to recent rainfall and additional heavy rain anticipated today.
Junior title stays in Tennessee
DAYTON — The 2024 Bassmaster Junior National Championship won’t be leaving Tennessee. Despite falling one bass short of their limit on the final day, the Soddy Daisy Junior High duo of William Collins and Kyler Jenkins claimed the 2024 Bassmaster Junior National Championship title with a two-day total of 20 pounds, 9 ounces this weekend on Lake Chickamauga. The Strike King Bassmaster High School National Championship presented by Bill Dance...
FOX13 Investigates new law allowing armed teachers at Tennessee schools
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The start of a new school year is right around the corner for Mid-South students. In Tennessee, this will be the first year under a new law that allows teachers to carry guns in the classroom. The highly controversial law passed in April.
OneGenAway Invites Community to Take a Swing at Hunger
Nonprofit OneGenAway is asking the community to take a swing at hunger in Alabama, mid-Tennessee and Florida’s panhandle by supporting its Annual Golf Invitational, planned for Monday, Aug. 5, at The Grove, 6200 Wildings Blvd., College Grove. Sponsoring a hole for $200 translates to 1,000 meals. OneGenAway rescues high-quality,...
Thunderbolt Radio Awarded Luther Masingill Award
At the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame Saturday night Thunderbolt Radio’s WCMT was honored with the “Luther Masingill Community Service Award.”. The honor goes to one radio station across Tennessee that’s recognized as going above and beyond community service. Mr. Luther spent 72 years in broadcasting serving...
State parks serve up August adventures
NASHVILLE — State parks in Tennessee serve up a wide array of seasonal programs designed to showcase their natural beauty, wildlife and history. Here’s a sampling of the events on tap over the next three weeks at parks located in the eastern section of the state. Advance registration is required for most programs. To register for an event or for a full schedule of events, including those at parks across the state, visit tnstateparks.com/events. ...
Tims Ford gets 217K grant
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has announced a grant of $217,060 for Tims Ford State Park from the state’s Tire Environmental Act Program. Tims Ford State Park will provide matching funds of $54,265 and use the grant to install three separate porous pavement trails using recycled scrap tires. The project costs $271,325 and creates ADA compliant accessible pathways for guests of all abilities supporting Tennessee State Parks’ Access 2030 initiative to become the most accessible park system in the nation.