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Autopsy reveals cause of death for Georgia firefighters found dead in Tennessee
HINESVILLE, Ga. — An autopsy report gives insight into how two Georgia firefighters were found dead across state lines after going missing. Raegan Anderson and Chandler Kuhbander's bodies were discovered in Cocke County, Tennessee, on June 30. 11Alive previously reported that Anderson was last seen on June 25 at the Liberty County Fire Services Station #1 in Midway, Georgia.
60-Acre ‘Union Grove’ Acquisition Marks First Protection of State Endangered Tennessee Trillium
In May of 2023, the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) alerted TennGreen Land Conservancy that a 60-acre swath of land nestled in the forests of Hamblen County known as Union Grove was for sale in East Tennessee—and that the land contains some of the only populations of a Tennessee-native Trillium wildflower.
Former Bell County Bobcat ready for college football
WISE, Va. (WYMT) - Football season is almost here and teams throughout the mountains of Eastern Kentucky are gearing up for an exciting season. While high schoolers are getting ready to etch their names in the history books, others are preparing to take the next step in their football journeys.
Vols Moving Into Game Week Mode With Opener Against Chattanooga Around the Corner
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – With classes underway and the preseason winding down, No. 15 Tennessee will use this week as a mock game week before turning its full attention towards preparation for the 2024 season opener against Chattanooga on Aug. 31 at Neyland Stadium. “Wrapping up training camp today,...
‘I gave it a try, I loved it’ | Knox County Schools starts year off 30 bus drivers short
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Nearly half of the 60,000 students in Knox County take a bus to their school each day, but for some, transportation has been hard to come by. This, because the district is short 30 bus drivers. It’s a problem seen all over the country, including here...
Zoo Knoxville names Bill Street as president/CEO
Zoo Knoxville announces Bill Street as the zoo’s next president and chief executive officer following a comprehensive national search. Street has more than 30 years’ experience in the non-profit and for-profit sectors, including senior leadership roles at United Parks and Resorts (formerly SeaWorld), Busch Gardens, the National Wildlife Federation, the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific. Street succeeds Lisa New, who served as president and CEO from 2013 through 2023 and now heads the zoo in Dallas, Texas.
Good time to be a Tennessee fan
A reader sent an email. He said this is an exciting time to be a Tennessee sports fan. He explained. Rick Barnes scored high with basketball transfers. Tony Vitello’s team won the College World Series. Omaha! Omaha!. Tennessee had the best overall sports program in the Southeastern Conference. Dr....
Fox and Farmer Toss To Victory
99.1 The Sports Animal has teamed up with Forge Advertising and WVLT to bring you the Fox and Farmer Toss To Victory! You could win an awesome limited addition cornhole set this football season, beautifully designed with Tennessee tradition. One winner will be chosen each game week, and the twelve winners will also be finalists to win a Tennessee bowl game experience at the end of the season. Good Luck and GO VOLS!
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