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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...
How to avoid legal trouble while celebrating on gameday: Lawyer explains
Tennessee football is back this weekend, and gameday wouldn't be the same without all the festivities that Vol fans have come to know and love. For those planning to flood Neyland and celebrate the return of college football season, here are legal traps that could ruin gameday.
Knoxville's Henley Street Bridge deck will be colorfully lit for the first time since 2018
Knoxville's Henley Street Bridge will once again light up with the colors of the Tennessee Volunteers after crews worked to restore the street-level lights display years after it stopped operating. For the first time since 2018, the lights on the deck will glow orange and white starting at 8:30 p.m. Aug. 29 in honor of the football home opener Aug. 31. ...
Lenoir City man indicted in January Knoxville murder
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Lenoir City man has been indicted for first-degree murder in the death of a woman in January in Knoxville. The indictment comes after Knoxville Police Department officers took Reginald Depriest, 26, into custody on Jan. 5. He had turned himself in, according to KPD. Also...
10About Town Things to Do: Labor Day
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — There are plenty of fun things to do in Knoxville this week! From watching Tennessee take on Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium to watching "The Muppet Movie" under the stars at Ijams Nature Center, here are some events you can expect. Thursday, Aug. 29. Radical Volunteers: Uncovering...
Higher power bills begin in November because of TVA, Oak Ridge rate increases
Oak Ridge residents will be paying at least $6 or $7 more on their electric bills come November because of increases in rates approved in August by TVA and the city. Earlier in August, Oak Ridge City Council gave approval to an estimated 2% increase in electrical rates for residences and businesses. The...
Tennessee basketball announces sellout of season tickets
Basketball announced on Wednesday morning that it has sold out it's season ticket number of 14,500 for the second consecutive season. It marks the sixth straight season in which Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center has sold at least 13,000 season tickets. UT's announcement on Aug. 28 comes just over...
Three Suspects Identified in Market Square Garage Incident in Downtown Knoxville
The Knoxville Police Department (KPD) has identified three suspects involved in a violent altercation that occurred at the Market Square Garage in downtown Knoxville. According to a WATE report, the suspects were involved in an early morning fight on Saturday and have since been apprehended, with charges pending against them. The investigation is currently ongoing as the police work through the details of the case.
'I never thought that recovery was for me' | Knox Co. nonprofit helps people recovering from addiction find healthy environments
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — When people leave prison, or when people are homeless, they may not have many choices on where to go. Commonly, they may end up in environments that encourage substance abuse and hinder their recovery journey. The Metro Drug Coalition offers a resource meant to prevent people...
City of Oak Ridge Fall Camp Registration Opens Sept. 2
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (Aug. 27, 2024) – Registration for City of Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department’s 2024 Fall Camp will begin Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. Online registration will be available at orrecparks.recdesk.com. Space is very limited and camp will fill up quickly. Early registration is recommended. Online...
Butterfly Festival Sept. 28 at UT Arboretum in Oak Ridge
The University of Tennessee Arboretum Society will present its ninth annual Butterfly Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the UT Arboretum Auditorium and surrounding grounds, 901 S. Illinois Ave. Oak Ridge. More details will be published soon, according to an arboretum news release. This article originally appeared on Oakridger: Butterfly Festival Sept. 28 at UT Arboretum in Oak Ridge
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