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Tennessee among top U.S. states with people in financial distress, study says. Here's what that means.
Tennessee is among the top five states in the country with the most amount of people in financial distress, a new study from WalletHub shows. According to WalletHub, an account in distress is defined as a credit account that is in forbearance or has its payments delayed, meaning the account holder is...
Back-to-School Bash set for July 27
By Angela H. Cutrer Star correspondent The 17th Annual Harmony Free Will Baptist Church’s Back-to-School Bash is set for July 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hampton High School. The event will provide 1,600 backpacks filled with school supplies for preschool to high school students on a first-come, first-served basis. “I love the […] The post Back-to-School Bash set for July 27 appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Local musician nominated for two top IBMA awards
This fall, when the 2024 International Bluegrass Association hosts its annual awards ceremony, a local musician will be in the running for top honors. Elizabethton native Daniel Grindstaff and critically-acclaimed banjo player, is nominated for two of the association’s most prestigious awards – Song of the Year and Collaborative Recording of the Year. Admittedly, the […] The post Local musician nominated for two top IBMA awards appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Why Tennessee football schedule in 2024 might be tougher than I first thought | Adams
The time between the start of SEC Media Days and the opening week of college football seemingly drags on interminably. In the meantime, speculation rules the day. There’s plenty of time to think about how the season might go – so much time, in fact, that thinking can give way to rethinking. Maybe, that’s why I’m having second thoughts about Tennessee’s season.
Scattered batches of rain move through today
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Rainy at times as we move into the afternoon. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android to stay informed on the go and between newscasts. We share custom videos, and you can receive our messages on the latest conditions and forecasts.
Todd Helton's Central High teammates surprise him by wearing custom Hall of Fame Jerseys
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Todd Helton was born in Tennessee, played baseball for the University of Tennessee, and now permanently lives in Tennessee after spending 17 years with the Colorado Rockies. For Helton, growing up in Knoxville played a significant role in his journey to becoming a Baseball Hall of...
Eastbound Pellissippi Parkway reopens at Northshore Drive exit after crash
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — One side of Pellissippi Parkway was closed Tuesday afternoon after a crash at the Northshore Drive exit in West Knoxville. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the eastbound/southbound side of Pellissippi Parkway was closed at exit 5 to Northshore Drive. Several fire trucks could be seen responding to the crash around 5 p.m.
Knoxville City Council passes proposal on first reading that would change city elections following new state law
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Competing proposals were on the agenda for Knoxville City Council's regular meeting on Tuesday. They were introduced after state lawmakers passed a law that requires the city to change how it conducts elections. The state law was condemned by the Knoxville vice mayor and most members...
'Thank you for watching, for listening, for caring' | Bill Williams honored with bench in Fountain City Park in celebration of his 90th birthday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Anyone who knows "Straight From The Heart" knows Bill Williams, Anchor Emeritus with WBIR. “I am God blessed. I really am,” said Bill. “It was kind of an act of fate, or an act of God that brought me here.”. On Tuesday, former and...
Back to school safety | Tools that help parents track school bus stops
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s back to school season, which means it’s time for parents and students to start preparing for the next academic year. Previous Coverage: When does school start in East Tennessee?. WVLT News has you covered with tools for tracking your student’s bus stop. Several...
MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of John Davis’ “The Future”
Jinx was supposed to be a comeback album for guitar-saturated power-pop outfit Superdrag, but the drawn-out recording process proved to be too tedious for anyone but the leader of the beloved Knoxville, Tenn., band. And so it’s come to this: a John Davis solo album that sounds an awful lot like a Superdrag LP. That’s certainly the case with “The Future,” the latest single from an album coming our way September 27 via Lost In Ohio Records.
Bijou Theatre to host free children's musical event on Saturday featuring Billy Jonas as a special guest
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — There are plenty of ways to enjoy the weekend for kids and kids at heart. The Bijou Theatre has an event planned to bring people together and give children a chance to have some fun. "WDVX Kidstuff" will broadcast live Saturday morning from the Bijou Theatre...
Shopper Blog: Low-profile Design Center has high impact on Knoxville area
Low-profile Design Center has high impact on Knoxville area. A Christian maxim tells us not to “let your left hand know what your right hand is doing” while engaging in charitable causes. In a similar spirit, one of the most influential charities in East Tennessee operates right under our noses.
First Black woman exonerated in the state speaks to raise awareness about Tennessee Innocence Project
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn — The first Black woman to be exonerated of a crime in the state is speaking in East Tennessee this week. Joyce Watkins is the featured speaker at back-to-back events hosted by the Tennessee Innocence Project, a nonprofit organization that focuses on exonerating people who've been convicted of a crime they never committed.
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