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Ranking Tennessee high school football 1-25 best seniors for 2024 TSSAA season
The Tennessee high school football season is only a few weeks away. And for the second straight year, The USA Today Sports Network has put together its preseason ranking of the state's top high school football players entering the 2024 TSSAA season. We are releasing the top seniors, juniors, sophomores and freshmen over the next few weeks. The players included in these rankings are decided on what we call an athlete's playability and recruitabilty, meaning his accomplishments on the...
County jobless rates rise across state
Cocke County, along with all 95 counties across Tennessee, saw its June jobless rate increase according to data released Thursday by the Tennessee Department of Labor & Workforce Development (TDLWD). According to the report, Cocke County’s unemployment rate saw an overall 22% increase going from a jobless rate of 3.5% in May to 4.5% in June. However, the June 2024 rate still was lower than one year earlier when TDLWD reported a jobless rate of 4.7% for Cocke County for June 2023. ...
Hayward helps Vols jump back into top 10 in team recruiting rankings
Football again made a move in the 247Sports Composite team recruiting rankings for the 2025 class Saturday after landing another of its top defensive targets. The Vols jumped back into the top 10 after four-star safety Lagonza Hayward of Toombs County High School in Lyons, Ga., announced his commitment to Tennessee, picking the Vols over Florida and Georgia.
Sean Christopher Williams Convicted of Escape, Faces Up to 5 Years After Tennessee Jury Verdict
Sean Christopher Williams will have to steadily face Justice after being convicted of escape by a federal jury in Greeneville, Tenn. The verdict, which concluded a tense four-day trial, was announced by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee. Following the decision on July 26th, as reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Williams now faces up to five years imprisonment with sentencing scheduled for November 18. The manhunt history behind this case unspools across state lines, culminating in Williams' apprehension in Florida after he audaciously managed to swiftly escape from custody during a transport to the courthouse in October 2023.
Gallatin PD seek to identify suspect involved in hit-and-run crash
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Gallatin police are trying to identify a woman they believe may have been involved in a hit-and-run accident on Friday. Police said the accident occurred at Walgreen’s at 580 Hartsville Pike around 4:10 p.m. The suspect was seen driving away in a maroon dually truck with black ram cage on the front. The truck may be a Dodge Ram, but it wasn’t clear to see the make and model on surveillance cameras.
White Supremacists Hurl Racist Slurs At Black Boys In Nashville, Local Lawmakers Calls For Action
The children are fixtures in downtown Nashville, known for drumming on plastic buckets to earn money. Tennessee Rep. Justin Jones and Rep. G.A. Hardaway both called on a stronger response to the growing neo-Nazi threat in Nashville after a group of Black children musicians were verbally abused and harassed by white supremacists on July 20.
Hermitage Dollar General robber shoots clerk after getting money
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- A store employee is shot while on duty in Hermitage. Just before 9:30 p.m. Saturday, a man demanding money shot the clerk at the Dollar General, 541 Stewarts Ferry Pike, during a robbery, said Metro Nashville police. The victim is in critical, but stable condition at Vanderbilt University. Medical Center.
The Tennessee Titans Will Trade For Cowboys QB Dak Prescott
Let me preface this by saying that the Titans will give Will Levis a chance in 2024 and Dak Prescott will finish the year with the Cowboys, but the 2025 offseason is when I would expect this trade to be a possibility. This is a PREDICTION not an OFFICIAL REPORT.
Nashville Film Festival will End with Black Keys Documentary
The Nashville Film Festival (NashFilm), a week-long celebration of film, music and culture, today announced that the 55th annual festival will open this year’s event with “DEVO,” a documentary featuring the iconic 1980s de-evolution rock band, and “REBEL COUNTRY,” a documentary exposing and energizing country music culture in Nashville. Then, the festival will close with “THIS IS A FILM ABOUT THE BLACK KEYS,” a documentary following the band’s remarkable journey to stardom.
Inside CoolSprings Galleria Mall: Franklin, Nashville, TN Shopping Hub
CBL & Associates Properties announced plans for a new shopping mall in Franklin, Tennessee, in 1989. They chose a location at the interchange of Interstate 65 and Moores Lane. This area was ideal for attracting both residents and visitors. The initial plan included three anchor stores: Castner Knott, Dillard’s, and...
5th Annual Gallatin Comic Con Welcomes More Nostalgic American TV Icons With Good Times 50th Anniversary Cast Reunion
Featuring Jimmie Walker (J.J. Evans), Bern Nadette Stanis (Thelma Evans), and Ralph Carter (Michael Evans) from the hit CBS TV series. GALLATIN, TENN., UNITED STATES, July 23, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — The 5th annual Gallatin Comic Con recently announced the addition of a second 50th anniversary reunion of original cast members from the hit TV Series Good Times, featuring Jimmie Walker (J.J. Evans), Bern Nadette Stanis (Thelma Evans), and Ralph Carter (Michael Evans). Originally announced in April, Gallatin Comic Con is also set to host a 50th anniversary reunion of Happy Days cast members including Henry Winkler (Fonzie), Don Most (Ralph Malph), and Anson Williams (Potsie Weber). Additionally, musician Micky Dolenz from The Monkees, renowned Marvel Comics artist Greg Land (Fantastic Four, Uncanny X-Men) and recording artist and voice actress Samantha Newark (Jem & The Holograms) will also be on-hand to sign autographs and host fan meet-and-greets, October 26/27, 2024 (10am to 4/5pm CT daily) at Gallatin Civic Center (210 Albert Gallatin Avenue). Tickets are on sale now for only $20 for a single day pass or $25 for weekend pass, and can be purchased at Eventbrite [click to buy], and onsite while supplies last.
Commanders Urged to Trade Late-Round Pick for ‘Disappointing’ 1st-Rounder
A trade to add to their options at wide receiver would be a smart move for the Washington Commanders, even if it means taking a chance on “disappointing” former first-round draft pick Treylon Burks. The Tennessee Titans’ wideout makes sense as a trade target for the Commanders, according...
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