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GoVols247 weekly recruiting chat transcript
GoVols247 hosts regular chats that give members a chance to talk with the GoVols247 staff about. football, recruiting, basketball and more. This week's football recruiting chat with GoVols247 recruiting editor Ryan Callahan is being held Tuesday from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Eastern time to discuss the latest on Vols recruiting.
Deadly car crashes with teens on the rise in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The summer months are considered the deadliest season for teenagers on the road, often referred to as the “100 Deadliest Days.”. The Knoxville area is on pace for an alarming number of teenage driving deaths this year. The number of deaths this year is double what the area saw this time two years ago. In the first six months of 2022, there were five teen-driving deaths in Knoxville. This year, there have already been 11.
SCOTUS decision will not impact Knoxville’s approach on homelessness, Mayor Kincannon says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Supreme Court ruling declared cities are now allowed to create and enforce sleep bans on homeless people sleeping outside. Previous Coverage: Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside, even if shelter space is lacking. In Tennessee, it’s already a felony...
Shoes for School offers new shoes, school supplies and resources for students and their families
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Shoes for School is around a month away, kicking off on Aug. 3, and there are big changes coming. It will be held in a new location and offer new kinds of services and resources. It's hosted by the Knoxville Area Urban League and aims to make sure students have their back-to-school basics and are prepared for the school year.
‘It’s getting dangerous’: Community reacts to double murder at North Knoxville bar
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department continues to look for the suspect in early Tuesday morning’s deadly shooting at the Pint House off of Merchant Drive. Previous Coverage: Two killed, one injured in Knoxville early morning shooting. Some workers near the bar were at work when they...
Foster care workers searching for more diverse and affirming foster care families, as teens stay in foster care system
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — At 17 years old, Agape Love came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Love said their decision came after years of intense examination from their family who scoured for signs that they were queer — especially during their teenage years. "Before I even...
East TN athletes with disabilities, known as para-athletes, share what it's like to compete on a world-class level
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — Athletes from all over the world will be in Paris this summer for the 2024 Summer Olympics. After those games are over, some of the best athletes in adaptive sports will go to Paris to compete in the 2024 Paralympics, competing in summer sports like swimming, track and field and basketball.
Knoxville Announces July 4th Closures and Travel Advisories Ahead of Independence Day Festivities
As the United States gears up to celebrate its day of independence, Knoxville residents are being reminded to plan their travels carefully around the city closures announced for July 4. According to a release from the City of Knoxville, city offices will shutter their doors in observance of the holiday. Commuters are advised that both the Gay Street Bridge and Henley Bridge will also be closed on this day, potentially congesting detour routes.
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...
Humidity begins to build ahead of storm chances late week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - High pressure continues to keep things mostly quiet for now, but as we move over the course of the next few days it will slowly begin to break down allowing for showers and storms to return. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for...
Tracking Tennessee Football’s Individual Preseason Honors
Football season is right around the corner, folks. Texas and Oklahoma officially entered the conference on Monday as all 16 teams prepare for SEC Media Days in Dallas, TX, in mid-July. After that, though, it’s a straight shot to preseason training camp in August before the start of the season.
Tennessee baseball 2024 transfer portal tracker: Who's coming in, who's leaving in the portal?
Tennessee baseball is fresh off its first national championship in program history, looking to reload in the transfer portal. Tony Vitello is has had success in the portal in past season, picking up players like Billy Amick and Nate Snead — both who were instrumental in the College World Series run.
UT Supply Chain Programs Ranked Top in North America
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Haslam College of Business has been recognized again for excellence in supply chain management education. Gartner’s 2024 Top 25 Supply Chain University rankings place UT at No. 1 in North America for graduate supply chain management programs and No. 2 in North America for undergraduate programs.
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 […]
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