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McGhee Tyson talks expansion plans, new gates around 2030
McGhee Tyson Airport could double in size over the next 20 years as staff and board members work through expansion plans to meet the future. A new outline presented during a Wednesday, Aug. 21 meeting of the Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority Board shows what the facility could look like in the coming decades — including potential space for international operations. The design would bring the airport up to a 4.2 million annual passenger capacity with 23 gates. ...
Sports briefs: Chiefs' reunion a week away
ROGERSVILLE — Cherokee High School will honor the 1984, 1987, 1988 and 1989 football teams during the Chiefs’ home opener against David Crockett on Aug. 30. Former Chiefs from those teams who plan to attend the reunion should fill out the Google form available on the Cherokee High School website. Players are invited to bring lawn chairs and sit near the field house to enjoy time together while the game is being played. ...
Kingsport Educator Bryan Kerns Crowned Tennessee Teacher of the Year for 2024-25
Last night's announcement revealed that Bryan Kerns, a math and fire management instructor at Dobyns-Bennett High School, has been distinguished as the Tennessee Teacher of the Year for 2024-25, in recognition of his impactful contribution to both his students and the larger community in Kingsport City Schools, according to the Tennessee Department of Education.
Honeybee Coffee is coming back with no brewery, but with several lessons learned
Honeybee Coffee will reopen its stores after a prolonged closure, but this time without its West Knoxville brewery and with three new investors on board. The Knoxville company announced on social media it reopened its Sevierville shop Aug. 23 and would soon reopen its other three locations. The Sevier Avenue shop in...
Tennessee baseball coach gets record money in huge new contract
Tennessee has backed up the Brinks truck for their championship-winning baseball coach Tony Vitello. After leading the Volunteers to a historic run toward a national title, Vitello was rewarded with a contract befitting his achievements. Tennessee agreed to sign the 45-year-old coach to a five-year contract worth upwards of $15 million. The deal instantly made... The post Tennessee baseball coach gets record money in huge new contract appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Nearly 100-year-old tree cut down in Maryville
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - In the heart of Jack Greene Park in Maryville, a large beech tree nearly 100 years old had become a landmark for many. Under that prominent tree is the place where Leila and Andrew Maupin got married on Jan. 3, 2021. “It was my favorite day...
Bearden brings home first win of the season in triple overtime
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The first week of the high school football season wrapped up with Bearden snagging a 31-24 win in triple overtime Bearden opened up the scoring thanks to a scoop and score. West quarterback Parker Dubon handed it off to Tavion Ray but the ball popped out and Ethan Couvertiere picked it […]
Exchange Club of Greeneville hosts second annual BBQ, Bluegrass and Brews fundraiser
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — On Saturday, the Exchange Club of Greeneville hosted its second annual Barbecue, Bluegrass, and Brews (BBB) fundraiser. The non-profit club supports various community projects, scholarships, charities working to stop child abuse and its Field Day. BBB featured live music from Greeneville’s Stemwinder and Johnson City’s Pythagoras, dinner and coffee from local […]
Family of missing woman remembers her on 20th birthday
SULLIVAN CO., Tenn. (WJHL)—Birthdays are meant to be a day for celebration. But for Hollynn Snapp’s family, the day brings up a feeling of heartache. 20-year-old Hollynn Snapp was reported missing in October of 2023. On Saturday, her family remembered her on a day when they should be celebrating. “Today is Hollynn’s 20th birthday,” said […]
Vol football and wedding season to kick off this fall
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — As Fall approaches, University of Tennessee football isn't the only thing kicking off the season, it's also an ideal time for weddings in East Tennesee. "Basically, anytime somebody is planning a fall wedding, that's gonna be a subject, probably," said Farrah Williams-Deck, Owner of Colonial Estate Weddings and Events.
UT basketball connects to those with Down syndrome at ‘inspiring’ event
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — For nearly two decades, the annual ‘Hoops for Hope’ event has been bringing awareness to those with Down syndrome. Focused around basketball, Lady Vol and Vol basketball players were in attendance for a Saturday afternoon of giving back to the community. “I told them it was going to be the funnest […]
ETSU Martin Center announces 2025 Spring Broadway season
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – The East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Martin Center announced its 2025 Spring Broadway Season on Friday. It will be the center’s third season of Broadway performances and begin in January. This season of Broadway performances “promises to captivate audiences with a lineup of four shows, each bringing its unique flair to […]
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