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Kim Caldwell's top options for 2025 Lady Vols basketball recruiting class based on roster openings
The future of the Kim Caldwell era of Lady Vols basketball has begun with the commitment of the Pauldo twins, who are both ranked in the top 50 of the 2025 class. Mya and Mia Pauldo announced their commitment to Tennessee last week, marking the first high school commitments for Caldwell since she was hired in April. Caldwell also brought in five transfers for the 2024-25 season. ...
Lane Closures and Road Construction 7-19-25-2024
July 18 – 24, 2024. The resurfacing on I-24 from W of Trough Springs Rd to Robertson Co Line. Nightly, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m., There will be alternating lane closures EB and WB for scoring the shoulders, installing pavement markings, and placing Thermoplastic (MM 11-17). RUTHERFORD COUNTY...
Tennessee MAN SENTENCED to Life for MURDERING NIECE’S BOYFRIEND, Claims Handgun Fired Accidentally
A 61-year-old man in Tennessee will spend the rest of his life in prison after killing a man who was dating his niece, shooting the 42-year-old victim many times, and then claiming his handgun fired “accidentally.”. Knox County Criminal Court Judge Steven W. Sword sentenced Johnny Robert McBee to...
City presents proclamation to Makky Kaylor for 'Tennessee, In My Dreams' as new state song
The celebration of Makky Kaylor's song, "Tennessee, In My Dreams" as an official state song made its way home to Columbia with a special proclamation presented by Columbia City Council. Kaylor's song is one of only 14 official state songs, joining the ranks of other Volunteer State staples like "Rocky Top" and "The...
Tennessee ranked one of the worst states to live in the country
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee has once again been named one of the worst states to live in, but this time dropped even lower in the rankings in the annual CNBC quality of life study. The Volunteer State got an "F" for livability in the 2024 CNBC Quality of Life...
Tennessee falls behind other Southeast states on solar power, but KUB shines through
While Tennessee falls behind nearly all other Southeast states on the amount of electricity it produces from solar power, the Knoxville Utilities Board is a solar leader in the state, according to a new report from the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy. SACE is a Knoxville-based nonprofit that advocates for...
Chuy's bought by Darden Restaurants. How many are there in Tennessee?
Darden Restaurant Company will be acquiring Chuy's in a multi-million dollar deal, the two companies announced jointly on Wednesday. Darden Restaurant Company, owner of popular chains like Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse and others, said the Tex-Mex eatery is an excellent fit to their portfolio which will support their "winning strategy."
Kentucky isn't a Top 15 state for the 'swinger lifestyle' but 3 of its neighbors are
Conservative-leaning Kentucky is not a swing state in the political sense — nor, as it turns out, in the bedroom. Swinging — or wife-swapping, as it used to be called — is the practice of exchanging partners for sex. New search data recently revealed the top 15 states most interested in swinging. Adult...
Bartlett Eclipse Glasses a Finalist in The Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee Contest
NASHVILLE, Tennessee – Three rounds and nearly 45,000 votes later, the inaugural “Coolest Thing Made in Tennessee” contest is down to its final four contestants. “We are thrilled to see such strong support for our local manufacturers and the incredible products they make right here in Tennessee,” Bradley Jackson, President & CEO of the Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry/Tennessee Manufacturers Association, said. “As we narrow it down to the Top 4, I encourage everyone to continue voting and join us at our celebratory luncheon later this month as we honor the finalists and announce a winner.”
Fewer storms around on Friday, staying cooler
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - There are more storms coming through on Friday, but they won’t be as widespread as on Thursday. The good news is the temperatures will stay lower. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android to stay informed on the go and between newscasts. We share custom videos, and you can receive our messages on the latest conditions and forecasts.
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