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Police investigate fatal crash on Pellissippi Parkway
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A woman was pronounced dead after police responded to a crash along Pellissippi Parkway near Northshore Drive Tuesday morning. The Knoxville Police Department stated in a news release Tuesday afternoon that officers responded to the reported crash at around 8:30 a.m. following a witness report that a car had flipped off […]
Man treated for knife wounds after fight at Pigeon Forge campground
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — A man was taken to the hospital after suffering from knife wounds during a fight at a campground in Pigeon Forge Monday night, according to the Pigeon Forge Police Department. Around 9 p.m., Pigeon Forge police officers responded to a fight at Clabough’s Campground, which is located near Wears Valley […]
PFPD: Fight between family members at Clabough's Campground ends in man arrested, victim taken to hospital
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn — A man was arrested Monday night after cutting another man during a fight at Clabough's Campground, according to the Pigeon Forge Police Department. PFPD responded to the scene where they said the fight was between family members. A man was arrested and another man was...
Blount County teen and recent high school graduate named best welder in the U.S.
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — Lilly Dunn, a recent William Blount High School graduate, and the University of Tennessee Baseball team both have something in common. They're national champions who earned the title of being the best in the nation in their respective fields last week. Dunn competed in the...
Three more Tennessee baseball players enter transfer portal
Three more Tennessee baseball players enter the transfer portal just before it closes. The portal window closes on July 2, meaning any player who is interested in transferring must submit their name before that date. The Vols won the men's College World Series exactly one week before these players entered...
Nashville Heat Advisory, Residents Warned of Heat Index Values up to 112 Ahead of Holiday Weekend
Middle Tennessee is bracing for a wave of intense heat, as the National Weather Service in Nashville issues a heat advisory that takes effect from 1 p.m. this afternoon to 7 p.m. CDT tomorrow. The advisory alerts residents to the perilously high heat index values, which are expected to reach up to 112 during the hottest parts of the day. The heat index is a measure that combines air temperature and humidity to present an understanding of how hot it really feels outside.
Kingsport announces road closures for July 4 parade
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The City of Kingsport announced road closures for the city’s Independence Day celebrations. In order to accommodate the Mack Riddle American Legion Independence Day Parade, which begins at 10 a.m., the following roads will be closed starting the morning of July 4 until the parade is finished: The parade will go […]
Paul Finebaum Names Unexpected SEC Team That Might 'Pull It Off' This Year
Things have been going very well in Knoxville, Tenn., since Josh Heupel was named the head coach. Heupel is entering his fourth year, and in the last two years, he has led the Volunteers back into contention. Tennessee has achieved a 20-6 record during this period and is feeling optimistic heading ...
Oversized load continues to travel through East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A massive oversized load has been traveling from Kansas to Kingsport since Thanksgiving of 2023. The boiler headed for Eastman Chemical Plant has to be pulled and pushed in order to move across the region. Residents have taken to social media to follow along as the...
UETHDA announces Energy Assistance Outreach for July
The Upper East Tennessee Human Development Corporation’s LIHEAP Outreach RV will be throughout the region this month helping those needing assistance with their energy bills. LIHEAP stands for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. This program helps keep individuals and families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist with energy costs. For those who qualify, a […] The post UETHDA announces Energy Assistance Outreach for July appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Tennessee has the best home field advantage in the nation
Tennessee athletics has been dominant over the past year. Tennessee has one of the best home-field advantages in the country between football, basketball, and baseball. Tennessee's big three sports put together one of the best combined years in college sports history. We've seen some great teams, even a couple of...
Grab Your Popcorn! Tennessee’s SEC Takeover Lineup Officially Announced
It’s almost time to grab some popcorn and start the weekend early with Tennessee’s SEC Network Takeover right around the corner. Tennessee’s SEC Network Takeover will span 24 hours on Friday, July 5, starting at midnight. The takeover will feature the Vols’ National Championship victory over Texas...
Josiah-Jordan James signs with Indiana
Former Tennessee men’s basketball player Josiah-Jordan James signed a contract with Indiana. James signed an Exhibit 10 contract and will play for Indiana in the NBA Summer League. An Exhibit 10 contract is a one-year minimum salary contract and invitation to the Pacers’ practice and a try-out. Indiana will control James’ contractual rights. The team has the right to turn the deal into a G-League contract or a two-way contract. James averaged 8.4 assists and 6.4 rebounds per game during his final year with the Vols. He totaled nine points and nine rebounds in Tennessee’s win against Texas in the NCAA Tournament second-round. He recorded 15 points, four rebounds and two assists in the Vols’ win over Creighton in the Sweet 16. James was the first 5-star player to be signed by head coach Rick Barnes.
Jerome graduate Brayden Krenzel to pitch at Tennessee
Coming off a stellar baseball career at Dublin Jerome, Brayden Krenzel is looking forward to his next step on the road to what he hopes is eventually a professional career. Krenzel will begin classes early this month at the University of Tennessee, joining a baseball program coming off its first national championship. The...
July 4th fireworks events, displays in the area
Several events and fireworks displays have been planned in the area in celebration of July 4th. – The City of Elizabethton will present an Independence Day Celebration Thursday at the Covered Bridge Park. The celebration will begin at 4 p.m., and will include food trucks, a patriotic bike contest, patriotic pup pageant, free inflatables, Annual […] The post July 4th fireworks events, displays in the area appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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