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Todd Helton's hall of fame baseball career a tribute to what he learned in Knoxville
Todd Helton donned his uniform hours before his youth baseball game started. Baseball was in his thoughts, but it wasn’t the first thing on the schedule. Helton and his father, Jerry, headed for Lake Loudon to go fishing with Todd in full uniform. They fished until game time neared then Jerry cruised in on his beloved boat to dock at Concord Park. ...
Josh Heupel finds 'teachable moments' in Vols' run to baseball national title
Football coach Josh Heupel was in Omaha, Neb., last month to see the Vols win their first baseball national championship. He was there primarily to support Tennessee's baseball program, but he also happened to pick up a few things during the Vols' championship run that might benefit his own team.
10Investigates: Who's accountable for recouping millions in unpaid parking tickets? City officials can't say.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A 10News investigation shows that millions of dollars are owed to the city of Knoxville in unpaid and uncollected parking tickets. How city officials will recoup that money and fix a flawed system, however, remains unclear. According to data requested this spring by Channel 10 and...
Beef Improvement Federation: Making Strides Toward Efficiency
Utilizing genetic selection to reduce the environmental impact of cattle. “There is some ability to select animals that produce less methane, which is pretty good news for us, because we can tell a really good story if we are able to handle this problem,” said Christine Baes, University of Guelph. Baes was a featured speaker during the 2024 Beef Improvement Federation (BIF) Symposium June 12 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
KFD working on creating new museum dedicated to its history years after SUV crash took out original location
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Soon you will be able to learn more about the history of the Knoxville Fire Department. That's because the department is working on creating a museum that will feature vintage items and artifacts. Now that the Knoxville Fire Department headquarters has moved to North Knoxville, Mark...
Knoxville Track Club raising money for fallen Deputy McCowan, Deputy Eggers
ALCOA, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Track Club is teaming up with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office to honor deputies Greg McCowan and Shelby Eggers. McCowan and Eggers were shot during a traffic stop in February, with McCowan being fatally injured. Previous Coverage: Blount County deputy killed in the...
Tennessee football's all-time record against every team on the 2024-2025 schedule
Tennessee is heading into another college football season too, but this year just seems a little different. The SEC is now bigger with Texas and Oklahoma, Nick Saban is no longer at Alabama, and the world of college football is constantly changing. The Volunteers are heading into the 2024-2025 season...
Gay Street Bridge reopening date still unknown
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Gay Street Bridge in downtown Knoxville has been around for the last 126 years. It was the city’s fourth attempt to connect the downtown area to South Knoxville, and this bridge, so far, has stood the test of time. “It’s been more than just...
Morgan Wallen in Knoxville: Tickets, parking and Neyland Stadium rules — all you need to know
Morgan Wallen is all set to take the stage at Neyland Stadium not once, but twice in September. The show, a first for the stadium since 2019, is sure to be a crowd pleaser, but are you ready to honky tonk? We've got all the details you need to know from parking to lodging to get you ready for a truly unforgettable night.
‘Good luck Joey:’ Sergeant retires from Cocke County Sheriff’s Office after 20 years in law enforcement
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Wednesday was an emotional day for many in the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office as they said farewell to a sergeant who has served in law enforcement for 20 years. CCSO shared the news of Sergeant Joseph “Joey” Owings on Wednesday, saying he has been committed to the community and enjoyed […]
Number of referees in East Tennessee continuing to decline, association says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Friday night football is right around the corner. Referees from all sports are facing shortages, but the numbers are not getting any better. We can all recall a time a referees made us mad after they made a call, but officials said this anger from fans is making more referees put their whistle down.
Blount Memorial Hospital could become part of South Carolina health system in $364M deal
Blount Memorial Hospital may soon become part of South Carolina’s largest health care organization, Prisma Health. The move would mark the culmination of months of talks with hospital systems on affiliation and is meant to bolster the hospital’s prospects going forward. If Prisma, a private non-profit, meets obligations outlined in a letter of intent approved unanimously by the hospital’s board Tuesday, July 18, it could become Blount Memorial's first health system partner or affiliate in its decades-long history. Eleven potential partners participated in a wide-ranging...
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