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Tennessee announces hiring of Kristen Golightly
Tennessee announced the hiring of assistant women’s golf coach Kristen Golightly. “I am thrilled to add Kristen to our staff this season,” Tennessee head coach Diana Cantu said. “Her personality, work ethic, and determination are going to be huge for our program. “She has excelled in working...
For Tennessee Sports Hall of Famer, Vols baseball's Chris Burke, it'll always be 'Rocky Top'
Former Tennessee baseball star Chris Burke was one of the names who headlined the 2024 class of Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame inductees. The University of Tennessee — more importantly, the entire state — changed his life through his athletic career and ultimately propelled him to fulfilling his dream of playing professional baseball. He was drafted by the Houston Astros in 2001 and also played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres. ...
Blount County man arrested after several armed robberies, police say
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A man was arrested and charged in connection with three armed robberies that happened within days of each other, according to authorities in Blount County. Jeremy R. Smith, of Louisville, was identified as a suspect by investigators with the Maryville Police Department following an armed robbery...
Ashley Frye: A survivor finds her family at LCSO
Today’s Our Town Hero is an Our Town Survivor: Ashley Brea Frye. Frye has survived foster homes, a mother now in St. Louis, who has been in and out of prison and is not part of her life … and won’t be. She has two brothers – one older, one younger – she has no contact with today. One has been in and out of jail; the other is in a Chattanooga rehabilitation center. She’s never met her biological father.
Warren, Bayless inducted into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Twelve deserving individuals were inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in the Class of 2024 on Saturday night – two of whom made a tremendous impact in Northeast Tennessee. Longtime ETSU head men’s golf coach, Fred Warren, and legendary Happy Valley boy’s basketball coach, Charlie Bayless, received their honors […]
Early Knox County voting lags at midway point
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — At a little more than the halfway point, early voting in Knox County is lower than what some had expected, the Knox County elections administrator said Monday. Friday, July 19, marked the halfway point for early voting. As of Saturday, July 20, 13,564 people had cast...
First day of school in Oak Ridge
Monday was the first day of school in Oak Ridge Schools. Here students arrive early for the school day at Woodland Elementary School, one of the city school system's four elementary schools. Nearby Anderson County Schools and Roane County Schools open for their first full days on Aug 5. ...
DA: Johnson City drug dealer sentenced to 24 years
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A man found passed out in a car with several grams of drug paraphernalia and a handgun was sentenced to 24 years in prison Monday, the Knox County District Attorney General's Office said. William Henry was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession with intent...
National Park Service asks for public's input on environmental assessment of Foothills Parkway construction
Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — The National Park Service is accepting comments through Aug. 21 on the Foothills Parkway Section 8D Environmental Assessment in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The proposed project would extend the parkway approximately nine miles from Wears Valley to the Spur near Gatlinburg...
Tennessee basketball to play in West Palm Beach Classic
The 2024-25 women’s basketball season will be the first for Tennessee under head coach Kim Caldwell. The Lady Vols will play in the West Palm Beach Classic, Dec. 20-21, at Keiser University. Opponents, game times and broadcast information will be released on a later date. Arkansas, Baylor, Illinois, Illinois-Chicago,...
Drew Beam makes it official with Royals, signs professional contract
Former Tennessee pitcher Drew Beam has inked his first professional contract with the Kansas City Royals after being drafted in the third round. The post Drew Beam makes it official with Royals, signs professional contract appeared first on On3.
Call for Entries for 31st Arts in the Airport at McGhee Tyson Airport
The Arts & Culture Alliance and Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority announce a call for entries for the 31st biannual Arts in the Airport at McGhee Tyson Airport, a juried exhibition developed to allow regional artists to compete and display work in the most visited site in the area. Approximately 40-45 fine art works encompassing all styles and genres from both emerging and established artists will comprise the exhibition in the secured area behind McGhee Tyson Airport’s security gate checkpoint from October 22, 2024 – April 2025. Prizes include $1,000 in cash awards.
Tomato Jam celebrates gardening in style
About 300 people came to celebrate a time-honored garden staple at the Blount County Public Library Saturday morning, July 20. The organization’s second-ever Tomato Jam boasted live music, vendors, expert growing advice and of course, lots and lots of tomatoes. While Jasper Hollow played hits and covers from the library stage, amateur and professional growers of all ages gathered in the common area of the building to sample tomato varieties, socialize and learn about the official Tennessee State Fruit. Food trucks outside provided sweet treats...
KCSO to host Mud Volleyball on August 3
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting its fourth annual Mud Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, August 3, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at Holston Chilhowee Ballfields, 5900 Asheville Highway, 37924. This tournament brings the Knoxville community together for a fun and safe day with our local law...
Tennessee QB Commit Hints At ‘Surprise Commit Coming Soon’
Tennessee football landed its second commitment in the last eight days and the eighth commit since the start of June on Saturday afternoon when four-star Georgia linebacker Christian Gass committed to the Vols over Georgia and Southern Cal. It was the second straight Saturday that Tennessee has landed a commitment...
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