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Kingsport Educator Bryan Kerns Crowned Tennessee Teacher of the Year for 2024-25
Last night's announcement revealed that Bryan Kerns, a math and fire management instructor at Dobyns-Bennett High School, has been distinguished as the Tennessee Teacher of the Year for 2024-25, in recognition of his impactful contribution to both his students and the larger community in Kingsport City Schools, according to the Tennessee Department of Education.
Kingsport Offers Kids Skateboarding Fundamentals Throughout September at Scott Adams Memorial Skatepark
Hey, Kingsport kids — get ready to kick, push, and coast. The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department is rolling out a series of Introduction to Skateboarding lessons for young novices eager to navigate the world of ollies and kickflips. Starting in September, the Scott Adams Memorial Skatepark will become the classroom for young skateboard enthusiasts looking to learn the essentials of the sport.
Bays Mountain Trail Race presents unique challenges
KINGSPORT — The next stop in the Skelton Law Racing Series will feature a 15-mile loop course on some of the most scenic and challenging trails Bays Mountain Park has to offer. The 17th annual Bays Mountain Trail Race will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, at 8 a.m. at Bays Mountain Park in Kingsport. In addition to being part of the Skelton Law Racing Series presented by Rogersville attorney Mark...
Jeremiah Cafe opens, provides jobs to people on autism spectrum
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)—In April, Jennifer and Kevin Sweet purchased the former One Acre Cafe with the goal of creating a place of employment for people on the autism spectrum. The new space is called Jeremiah Cafe. On Tuesday, the cafe opened its doors for a soft opening. Jennifer Sweet said she didn’t expect the […]
Honeybee Coffee is coming back with no brewery, but with several lessons learned
Honeybee Coffee will reopen its stores after a prolonged closure, but this time without its West Knoxville brewery and with three new investors on board. The Knoxville company announced on social media it reopened its Sevierville shop Aug. 23 and would soon reopen its other three locations. The Sevier Avenue shop in...
The circle widens: Sullivan family grateful for support as teen battles leukemia
At 19 and on the edge of adulthood, Ellie Jean Sullivan is figuring things out. Like how to support herself while attending Tennessee School of Beauty and working. Keeping up with six siblings. Achieving that work-play balance. But just days ago, this 2023 graduate of Maryville High School got a lot more to deal with. She first went to Blount Memorial Hospital with mom, Myshele Sullivan, after unexplained pain and...
Defense A No Show As Knights Run Past Rangers
ELIZABETHTON — Defense seemed to be an afterthought at Goddard Field on Friday night as the Chuckey-Doak Black Knights rolled to a 71-46 season-opening football win over the Unaka Rangers. The two teams took nearly two hours to play the first half alone as Chuckey-Doak went to the locker room with a 45-22 lead. Chuckey-Doak led throughout. ...
Remains of teen soldier identified 74 years after he went missing
The remains of a teenage soldier who was killed in action during the Korean War have been identified after nearly 75 years, U.S. military officials said Thursday.U.S. Army Pvt. 1st Class Arlie P. Barrett, 19, of Bluff City, Tennessee, was a member of the Easy Company in August 1950, according to a news release from the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. On Aug. 10, 1950, he and his unit engaged in "combat actions" with the North Korean People's Army along the Naktong River near Yongsan, South Korea. After those actions, Barrett was deemed missing in action. Fighting in the area was intense...
Bearden brings home first win of the season in triple overtime
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The first week of the high school football season wrapped up with Bearden snagging a 31-24 win in triple overtime Bearden opened up the scoring thanks to a scoop and score. West quarterback Parker Dubon handed it off to Tavion Ray but the ball popped out and Ethan Couvertiere picked it […]
Vol football and wedding season to kick off this fall
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — As Fall approaches, University of Tennessee football isn't the only thing kicking off the season, it's also an ideal time for weddings in East Tennesee. "Basically, anytime somebody is planning a fall wedding, that's gonna be a subject, probably," said Farrah Williams-Deck, Owner of Colonial Estate Weddings and Events.
UT basketball connects to those with Down syndrome at ‘inspiring’ event
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — For nearly two decades, the annual ‘Hoops for Hope’ event has been bringing awareness to those with Down syndrome. Focused around basketball, Lady Vol and Vol basketball players were in attendance for a Saturday afternoon of giving back to the community. “I told them it was going to be the funnest […]
TSSAA football roundup: Ravenwood beats nine-time defending state champion Alcoa
Ravenwood knocked off the nine-time defending TSSAA Class 3A state champions Friday night, beating host Alcoa 27-17. The quarterback tandem of Femi Babalola and Maverick Chance combined for four touchdowns. Babalola was 3-of-6 passing for 101 yards and a TD. Chance had 15 carries for 73 yards and scored three TDs. Teammate Jake Roberts had three catches for 117 yards for the Raptors (1-0). ...
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