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'Tennessee Crossroads' host Joe Elmore to be honored with public celebration of life
Nashville Public Television will host tours and present highlight clips before holding an hourlong memorial service at 4:30 p.m. July 25. Elmore, 80, hosted 'Tennessee Crossroads' for 37 years. Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell will speak at Elmore's celebration of life at the station. Elmore's relatives, friends and 'Tennessee Crossroads' colleagues...
After assassination attempt, East Tennessee Republicans set eyes on policy at RNC
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — After an assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump, questions linger about safety and security. The Secret Service announced security plans were not changing ahead of the Republican National Convention, however a local security expert, Scott Johnson, said the campaign trail moving forward may look different.
Oversized load to move through East Tennessee this week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A third oversized load will be on the move in East Tennessee this week, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. TDOT’s Mark Nagi said there will be rolling road blocks for the oversized load on Wednesday as it works its way from Knoxville to Kingsport.
Beans, blackberries and peppers: Local produce affected by moderate drought conditions throughout East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — While we've got some rain in the forecast coming up, we know that this summer has been particularly dry. Based on the latest drought monitor for mid-July, this is the most widespread moderate drought that we've seen since about 2007. East Tennessee did have a drought in 2016 that was more intense, but not quite as widespread.
TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL HITS THE FIELD AT NEYLAND STADIUM
The new THP Dodge Charger and Trooper were photographed at the iconic home of Volunteer Football for America’s Best-Looking Trooper Cruisers Contest. TENNESSEE – For the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) 11th Annual America’s Best Looking Trooper Cruisers Contest, the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) took photos inside the iconic Neyland Stadium, home of the Tennessee Volunteer Football Program. The photo features a 2023 THP Dodge Charger and Lieutenant Eric Miller, who serves in the Knoxville District. Miller is recognizable from his time on the sidelines escorting University of Tennessee Football Head Coach, Josh Heupel. Miller is also a graduate of Oliver Springs High School.
Poll: Trump’s Tennessee numbers improve after felony convictions
(The Center Square) – Former President Donald Trump’s felony convictions in New York did not hurt his numbers in Tennessee. In fact, Trump’s 34 felony convictions for falsifying documents made 34% of Tennesseans more likely to vote for him while just 22% said it made them less likely to vote for him, according to a […]
TN lawmakers express support for McGhee Tyson Air National Guard base
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee lawmakers have submitted a letter in support of McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base to be an operating base for the U.S. Air Force’s KC-46 Pegasus. The KC-46A “is the first phase in recapitalizing the U.S. Air Force’s aging tanker fleet,” according to the Air Force. Tennessee U.S. Congress members, Sen. […]
Missing Tennessee woman's phone pings in Georgia cities, police say
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Have you seen Valerie? Tennessee police have requested Georgia's help locating a missing woman after her phone pinged in two of our cities. Valerie Elder Smiley, 41, was last seen on June 28 at 2 p.m., leaving her home in Chattanooga. Local police said she was driving...
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