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Weather spotters help fill forecasting gaps on Cumberland Plateau
The distinct micro-climates of East Tennessee and Southeast Kentucky allow for varying weather conditions and often bring challenges when crafting a forecast. The Cumberland Plateau is one of those micro-climates.
Wednesday on LETN: The Vol Club with the Ultimate Fan Experience, Barre3 Rooftop Classes and Tennessee History!
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Wednesdays are for fun community events, great new Tennessee finds and more! Catch up here on Living East Tennessee!. Food City Pantry: Easy, Simple School Celebration Snacks for the Kids in your Life!. Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley with an Adorable Adoptable!. Wednesday on...
Shoe Sensation in Sparta grand opening date announced
The new Sparta location of Show Sensation is set to hold its grand opening at 225 Mose Drive on July 26-28. The store, which opened its doors last week is a part of the newly renovated West Towne Plaza Shopping Center (WTP) at 810 Roosevelt Drive. The property has undergone...
Trump to host private meeting at Nashville Bitcoin Conference with $800K pricetag
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Former President Donald Trump is slated to deliver a speech at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville on Saturday afternoon. After his speech at the conference, there’s an offer for attendees to meet with the former president. However, that meeting will cost a minimum of $800,000.
Live Camera Now Streaming Nissan Stadium Construction Progress
Fans can now view progress on the new Nissan Stadium via a live camera that overlooks the construction site. The camera is live during typical site working hours at tennesseetitans.com/newstadium. Site work has been underway since groundbreaking in February 2024, with excavation beginning shortly thereafter. Approximately 400,000 cubic yards of...
Strobel House brings city's first permanent supportive housing
After about five years of planning and construction, Metro has opened 90 studio units to house people experiencing homelessness as well as mental health conditions. Strobel House, located at 110 Jo Johnston Ave., hosted a ribbon cutting on Thursday. It is named for founder of Room In The Inn and homeless advocate Father Charles Strobel, who died in August.
River City Company Opens Request For Qualifications For District Banners
In 2023, River City Company announced a new program for community artists to assist with the redesign of the downtown banners across their districts. Over 50 artists have applied for the call for the Southside, Riverfront and Northshore Districts. Today, River City Company is announcing the call for artists to...
Police: Man hides meth in pocket during arrest, gets charged with drug trafficking
MADISONVILLE, Ky. (WEVV) — A 25-year-old man was charged with several crimes including meth trafficking in Madisonville after police say they caught him with drugs. Officers say they spotted Tyler Bivins at the One Stop on South Main Street Tuesday night, and knew he had a warrant for his arrest.
Private prison operator holds close ties with lawmakers as it sidesteps state law
Flush with donations from CoreCivic, Tennessee’s lawmakers have spent the past three years enacting tough-on-crime policy that could help the state’s private-prison operator in spite of complaints that profiting on the backs of inmates is bad business. Moves to create laws that require teenagers to be tried as adults for certain crimes and remove rewards […] The post Private prison operator holds close ties with lawmakers as it sidesteps state law appeared first on Tennessee Lookout.
2 Lowe’s delivery truck drivers robbed while pumping gas, police say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A Sunday morning delivery turned into a robbery and carjacking for two Lowe’s delivery truck drivers in Nashville, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. In the 30 years of being a truck driver, Tim Sullivan said he hadn’t run into anything like this and...
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