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Don Ridgeway Featured With Other West Tennessee Leaders In Legacy Project
Photo: The late Don Ridgeway upon his retirement as Director of the Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council in 2022. MARTIN, Tenn. – Community leaders and local citizens contribute in many ways to West Tennessee life. Learning their ideas about effective leadership is now possible through video interviews conducted by WestStar Leadership Program class members. The ongoing initiative is called the WestStar Legacy Project, and videos are archived for viewing at www.utm.edu/weststarlegacyproject on the University of Tennessee at Martin’s website. Interviewees include current and past elected officials along with business, education and health-care leaders from 19 counties.
The family of Ben Kredich already changed Tennessee law. Now they've filed a lawsuit on his behalf
The family of Ben Kredich, who was struck from behind and killed while walking on a Kingston Pike sidewalk last summer, is suing health care providers, dispatch, the driver and others they say could have prevented Ben's death. The lawsuit was filed Aug. 19 in Knox County Circuit Court. ...
17,000 AT&T workers in Southeast strike over contract negotiations
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — More than 17,000 AT&T workers in nine states across the Southeast are on strike after accusing the company of unfair labor practices during contract negotiations this summer. The Communications Workers of America — the union representing the striking employees — said workers walked off the...
Tennessee Couple Accused Of Locking Autistic Child In Storage Bin
Sean David Moody and Mikki Dee Moody were arrested in Elizabethton, Tennessee. Per Fox, the. couple was arrested on child abuse charges. Investigators discovered that the pair locked a 7-year-old autistic child in a storage trunk. They were formally charged with aggravated child abuse and neglect and child endangerment. Additionally, investigators had served the couple a search warrant for an unrelated case.
High school football is back
Who’s ready for some high school football? Cherokee and Volunteer will both kick off the 2024 season with road games on Friday, Aug. 23. Cherokee will travel to Class 5A Cocke County. Volunteer will open at 6A West Ridge. Be sure to check out our Football Preview 2024, in today’s edition, for a closer look at both teams. Here’s a look at what’s on tap this coming week in Hawkins...
Face the Musick with Chiefs' Owen
ROGERSVILLE — Face the Musick is a player profile in which local athletes answer 15 random, rapid-fire questions from sports editor Carmen Musick. The lighthearted feature is designed to highlight middle and high school athletes from Hawkins County. Campbell Owen Cherokee senior Sports: Volleyball, softball ...
Celebrating Legacy: C-N honors heritage, seventh president with opening of historic cabin
On Monday, Aug. 19, Carson-Newman University held a ribbon cutting for a new campus building that instantly became C-N’s oldest structure. A meticulously restored, two-story cabin offers a glimpse into Carson-Newman’s rich history and honors the legacy of C-N’s seventh president. The event fell on the heels of the University’s launch of “Legacy,” the public phase of the largest comprehensive campaign in its 173-year history.
PHOTO GALLERY: Chiefs, Falcons swing into action
CHURCH HILL — Volunteer and Cherokee opened the 2024 volleyball season on Thursday with solid showings at the Twin Lakes Conference jamboree. Claiborne, Grainger and Gibbs joined the two Hawkins County rivals at Volunteer High School for the single-set, round-robin jamboree. Union County opted out of the event. Cherokee and Grainger took to the court first, with the Lady Grizzlies pulling out a tough 25-19 win. Gibbs defeated Claiborne 25-15...
Coach's Corner: Meet the Cherokee football staff
We invited members of both the Cherokee and Volunteer high school football staffs to give fans a chance to get to know them a little better by taking part in our Coach's Corner segment. Here are the responses from Cherokee. Tyler Hensley Sports you coach: Football Year you started on staff: 2021 ...
Imperial Transport re-signs with The Zone
Imperial Transport of Tennessee has signed with Claiborne County Sports Zone for another year of marketing partnership. Imperial Transport is located at PO BOX 1979/ 225 Old Highway 33 in New Tazewell, Tennessee. Marvin Rosson is the owner, and they offer cargo and freight services. They can be contacted at 423-626-6411 or by email at [email protected]. Imperial Transport is heavily involved in the community often offering support for various sports teams, motorsports, community events and more. Check them out on Facebook at Imperial Transport of Tenn., Inc. Motorsports news on CCSZ is proudly brought to you by Imperial Transport. Thank you, Marvin Rosson and the entire crew, for your support of our students, athletes and Claiborne County Sports Zone.
Name revealed for apartments being built in iconic downtown pyramid hotel
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The apartments set to be built in the iconic pyramid-shaped building in Downtown Knoxville have received an official name. A California-based developer bought the site of the former "Hotel Knoxville" in October 2020, with the building serving under many different owners and names over the last few decades.
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