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Miss Tennessee Valley wins crown in Miss TN Volunteer pageant
Saturday night marked the crowning of a new Miss Tennessee Volunteer titleholder, Miss Tennessee Valley Hannah McKay. The recipient of $10,000 in scholarship money the Seymour, Tennessee native, McKay says the Volunteer organization is near and dear to her heart. "I'm so proud to be a Tennessean and so to where this organization and...
Grandfather Mountain to Host Animal Enrichment Day on July 31
Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, is hosting its annual Animal Enrichment Day on Wednesday, July 31 and invites guests to come see firsthand how Grandfather Mountain cares for its resident animals. The event, which allows visitors to watch enrichment demonstrations, talk directly with keepers and participate in family-oriented interactive games, is included with admission.
Bluff City to host back-to-school bash
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – School is back in session for much of the Tri-Cities next week and one back-to-school bash is returning to Bluff City. Everyone is welcome to attend the party which will be held in the Impact Community Center on Saturday, Aug. 3. The luau-themed party with games, free haircuts and a […]
Community rallies in support of new Griffin Art Gallery location
Change is on the horizon for the Griffin Art Gallery, but it is an optimistic opportunity for the owners, James and Debbie Griffin, as it revealed the impact and support for the gallery by the community. “It was a total roller coaster,” said James Griffin.
Knoxville woman appointed by Pope Francis to advise global synod on Catholic church
Pope Francis has appointed a group of consultors to advise on and help shape the future of the Catholic church, and one of them is from Knoxville. Of the six consultors Pope Francis appointed in February, only Tricia Bruce of Knoxville is American, which means she isn't just representing Knoxville; she's representing the...
The 'Godfather' of the air raid offense: Hal Mumme finds his way to Bluff City
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — In the late 1990's, the name Hal Mumme was one of the hottest buzz words in the world of college football - leading the Kentucky Wildcats as the head football coach and creating a legacy of crafting the so-called 'air raid' offense. Not only...
App State Supports Sustainable Agriculture Education & Hosts Carolina Meat Conference
July 30 – 31, 2024, Appalachian State University will host the Carolina Meat Conference (CMC) on its campus and surrounding local farms. Boone, NC is an area with a rich history of small farms, livestock farming, and self-reliance—a fitting backdrop for this significant conference. The Carolina Meat Conference...
Knoxville-area's best receivers in 2024 Tennessee high school football season
As teams get set for scrimmages now is as good a time to examine the best players at each position. Here's a look at the top wide receivers and tight ends to watch in the Knoxville area entering the 2024 TSSAA football season. Zaydyn Anderson ...
Lady Vols Swimmer Connolly Wins Third Career Olympic Medal
PARIS – For the third time in her career, Erika Connolly (formerly Brown) brought home Olympic hardware, as Team USA’s 4×100 free relay finished second overall on the opening day of competition. After winning silver in the 4×100 medley relay and bronze in the 4×100 free relay...
September 22: Folk Music as an Expression of Culture: Talks with Acoustic Demonstrations
“Folk Music as an Expression of Culture: Talks with Acoustic Demonstrations”. Sunday, September 22, 2024, from 2:45-4 p.m. Herrick Pavilion and Stage, Valle Crucis Community Park (2892 Broadstone Road, Banner Elk, NC 28604) [Add to Google Calendar]. BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's High Country Humanities—with support from North Carolina...
Jack Hamrick and JoAnn Pippin Share Edgewood Cottage as Artists in Residence Through August 4
It’s a great week to visit Edgewood Cottage—daily from 10-5 but a special free artist reception on Thursday, August 1, from 5-7 p.m. as well. Jack Hamrick, oil, acrylic and ink, teamed with watercolorist JoAnn Pippin, will fill the Cottage with color, creativity and expertise you’ll want to explore.
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