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What did it take to remediate a half million cubic yards of contaminated soil?
Each year, the Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management publishes a list of cleanup priorities for its sites around the country. Progress in the cleanup program is measured by how well these milestones are met. This week, the Gone Fission Nuclear Report joins in celebrating completion a major cleanup goal on DOE’s...
Couch Scotty Yount of Munford High School is this week’s Tennessee Lottery Educator of the Week
Couch Scotty Yount of Munford High School is this week’s Tennessee Lottery Educator of the Week is this week’s Tennessee Lottery Educator of the Week. Coach Young loves sharing his platform, both as a teacher and a coach. Congratulations, Coach Scotty Yount!If you’d like to nominate a Tennessee Lottery Educator of the Week, you can […]
New and experienced boat owners can attend free seminar on safe docking techniques
A free seminar for boaters is being offered by America's Boating Club Knoxville, covering safe docking procedures, understanding controls, confined space maneuvering and other slow-speed situations. It will be at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 131 W. Gettysburg Ave., Oak Ridge. ...
Report: Tennessee to reach nearly 8M residents by 2040
(The Center Square) – Tennessee is projected to approach a population of 8 million by 2040 and will surpass 9 million by 2070, according to a new analysis from the University of Tennessee’s Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research. Tennessee first surpassed 7 million residents in 2022 U.S. Census projections. The projections say the state’s number of adults 65 and over are expected to rise by 25% by 2040....
‘American Pickers’ Responds To Tennessee Renovation Backlash
American Pickers star Mike Wolfe has been working on some serious renovations in a small Tennessee town. However, while his entire intention is to improve something, some people in the town are against his work there. While the rumblings are growing. Wolfe has responded with a photo. Here is what...
TN senator pushes to reinstate bond for suspected Railgarten shooter, calls out judge for ruling
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Tennessee senator submitted on Wednesday letters to District Attorney Steve Mulroy and the state's judicial conduct board pushing to reinstate a bond for the suspected gunman in a shooting outside of Railgarten that left four people injured while calling out the judge who let him walk free without a bond.
Ruling: County, Lenoir City suit to move forward
The ruling for motions to dismiss a Loudon County lawsuit against Lenoir City and two other defendants has been made, but it didn’t provide immediate resolution one way or the other. The defendants’ motions to dismiss were denied in part and granted in part, according to the ruling from Circuit Court Judge Mike Pemberton issued Aug. 21. Ultimately, the case wasn’t outright dismissed, nor is it proceeding straight to trial. ...
Injuries reported after crash on I-40 West past exit to Winfield Dunn Parkway, Sevierville police say
KODAK, Tenn. — The Sevierville Police Department said injuries were reported from a crash on I-40 West on Wednesday, past the exit to Winfield Dunn Parkway. The police department said emergency crews were responding to the crash and urged people to use caution in the area. The Tennessee Department...
Roane County School Board Moves Forward with High School Consolidation Plans, Again
During the August 15th meeting at Rockwood High School, the Roane County School Board continued to explore the possibility of consolidating several high schools in the county. The board unanimously approved a motion to engage the Lewis Group architectural firm in assessing the costs of merging Rockwood High, Harriman High, and Roane County High into a single facility.
Board of Zoning Appeals overrules planning commission approval of Concord gas station development
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Plans to build a gas station and restaurant in the Concord community were put on hold Wednesday following a decision by the Knox County Board of Zoning Appeals. The BZA confirmed to 6 News that it voted in favor of an appeal to overturn the Knox County Planning Commission’s approval that […]
Meet the local candidates for Tennessee Senate and House at two forums
Voters will have a chance to ask state Senate and state House candidates their questions at forums planned before the election. The Knoxville/Knox County League of Women Voters and its partners, including Knox News, will host the candidates and allow participants to submit questions. ...
Vols unveil fan-experience enhancements at Neyland Stadium for 2024 season
With preparing to kick off its season against Chattanooga, the Vols have unveiled several new fan-experience enhancements going into Saturday's opener at Neyland Stadium. The offseason improvements to the stadium include upgraded speakers and new TVs in some areas, while Tennessee is also offering more concessions options and commemorative tickets for each game.
UT Football unveils long list of new Neyland Stadium upgrades
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — With the 128th season of Tennessee Football kicking off on Saturday, Tennessee Athletics unveiled several new "fan experience enhancements" inside Neyland Stadium. In a release from Tennessee Football, it said there will be numerous upgrades for football fans during game time. One addition will be a...
World-Class Academics, Championship Athletics Shine in New Promo
Momentum is at an all-time high at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a new halftime spot showcases the energy around campus and celebrates the university’s highly ranked programs, expert faculty and a year of record-breaking success in athletics. Student Denzel Dejournette, representing the university’s nationally renowned Master of...
Students come together to visually share their dreams, aspirations through vision boards
Conversation and laughter filled the air at the Student Union on Monday as the Center for Student Engagement hosted an event to gather students for ‘Make It & Take It: Vision Boards’ night. The evening was designed for students to explore their dreams, set their goals for the...
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