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All the nominations, all the votes: The Tennessean Student of the Week is returning
The Tennessean's Student of the Week initiative is set to return this week with a new look. Last year, the newspaper began experimenting with categories within the Student of the Week program. We asked high schools from across Middle Tennessee for student nominations within their drama department, band program and more, and the results were overwhelmingly positive. ...
'The More the Maryville' | Community sees mixed reactions to new wayfinding signs in downtown Maryville
MARYVILLE, Tenn. — People in Maryville are talking about new signs placed downtown, welcoming people to the area and pointing them to specific areas. Many said they had mixed reactions. City leaders say wayfinding signs for downtown have been discussed about for a decade, and the process to make...
Outdoor Notes: Fish and wildlife commission holds August meeting
COLUMBIA — The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission unanimously approved the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s 2025-26 operational budget, which will begin July 2025, and heard an overview of the new deer management framework and seasons during its August meeting. The two-day meeting, which concluded Friday, Aug. 23, was held at the Tennessee Farm Bureau headquarters for the first time since May 2000. A review of the new science-driven deer management...
Chiefs surpass 250 yards, but turnovers hurt them in region opener
Sequoyah neared 280 yards of total offense Friday night, but six turnovers left the Chiefs stranded in their Region 3-4A opener — losing 49-14 to Signal Mountain in Madisonville. Following Week 2’s defeat to Tellico Plains, Sequoyah coach Derrick Vestal wanted to see how his group responded. A week of better preparation ended with the Chiefs (0-3) finding the end zone twice and surpassing 100 yards of offense in both phases. ...
JCPD: One dead, another injured after shooting in downtown Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — One person has died and another was injured following a shooting in downtown Johnson City early Sunday morning, the Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) confirmed. A spokesperson for the JCPD told News Channel 11 that the shooting took place at around 2 a.m. in the 200 block of East Main […]
ETSU Department of Theatre and Dance announces 2024-25 season
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Department of Theatre and Dance at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) has announced its 2024-25 season of performances. The university described the slate of performances as a list of classics and innovative works. Music is a focal point of the season, with works including “Cabaret”, “The Tempest” with assistance […]
Tre Lamb, ETSU dominate UVA Wise in home opener, 61-0
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – In front of 9,155 fans, the Bucs took it to visiting Division-II opponent, UVA Wise, on Saturday night. The Blue and Gold won by the second-largest margin of victory in program history, 61-0 over the Highland Cavaliers. Ray Coney forced a fumble on the visitors’ first play from scrimmage to […]
ETSU hosts tailgate party on Saturday for students
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)—The East Tennessee University State (ETSU) campus welcomed students dressed in blue and gold to a tailgate party on Saturday to celebrate the Bucs’ first home game of the season. Will Jones, ETSU senior Nursing student, told News Channel 11 about the excitement in the atmosphere. “I think ETSU does a great […]
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