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Kingsport celebrates 69th Fourth of July parade
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — Residents in Kingsport showed their patriotism by coming out for the Fourth of July parade. This is the 69th year Kingsport leaders have organized this event. Dozens of floats and people walked the streets giving out candy, merchandise, and of course some American merch. Those...
Thousands left without power in Knox County after storms move through
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Thousands of Knoxville Utilities Board customers were without power after storms moved through the region Friday afternoon. On Friday, a group of strong storms blew through the region, bringing along with it some heavy rain and strong winds. KUB shared on Facebook that the storms caused damage and resulted in […]
'Hopefully they'll get reclaimed' | Young-Williams reports long intake line as people find lost animals in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — People may find fireworks exciting and pretty, but for animal companions across the East Tennessee area, they can be frightening. This can cause dogs and cats to panic, scrambling away from home and eventually being reported missing. On Friday, the day after July 4, the Young-Williams...
Maryville man dies after firework explodes near his chest
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Maryville man died after suffering a chest wound from an exploding firework on the Fourth of July, according to the Blount County Sheriff’s Office. BCSO responded to reports of an unconscious person around 11 p.m. on Thursday night at Evergreen Farms Lane. The BCSO...
Christian Moore pens farewell to Tennessee baseball after record-setting season
Christian Moore wrote a lengthy farewell to Tennessee baseball on Instagram on Friday. The Vols second baseman, who had one of the best offensive seasons in Tennessee history, thanked everyone involved in the program following UT winning its first national title. "These last 3 years have changed my life," Moore wrote. "Thank you to...
What to know about Tennessee baseball roster 2025, transfer portal, draft for Tony Vitello
Tennessee baseball's roster is undergoing changes after the program's first national championship in program history. Vols coach Tony Vitello and Co. have a heralded draft class outgoing, a top recruiting class incoming and a handful of key players returning. Here is what to know about Tennessee's 2025 roster: ...
Crews preparing for first demolition of uranium enrichment building at Y-12
From U.S. Department of Energy “EM Update” email newsletter. U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management crews at Oak Ridge are moving closer toward completing the first-ever demolition of a former uranium enrichment facility at the Y-12 National Security Complex as crews reroute utilities around the structure.
Rocky Top’s Coal Creek Miners Museum needs your help
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Coal Creek Miners Museum in Rocky Top is building a memorial walk to honor the coal miners of East Tennessee!. For it to happen, though, the museum needs some help from the public. It’s hosting a brick fundraiser to help raise money for the walk and for the museum’s upkeep.
‘Bringing Up Bates’ Fans React To Warden’s SHOCKING New Look
Bringing Up Bates star Warden Bates is one of the few sons of Gil and Kelly Jo who aren’t as active online. However, fans continue to get updates from him, thanks to his siblings. Recently, Katie shared a rare glimpse of her brother as they answered several fan questions. But many were surprised to see his new look. Keep reading to see the shocking clip.
County Mayor will not be vetoing property tax increase
One avenue has closed for residents who are holding out hope that the recent 25-cent property tax hike in Loudon County will be undone. County Mayor Rollen “Buddy” Bradshaw has signed the resolution to raise the county property tax rate, which had been approved by a 6-4 County Commission vote during a June 24 budget adoption meeting. The increase was made in order to fund a $115 million building program for a new school and other projects at existing schools in the county’s school system. ...
Gavin Kilen commits to Tennessee baseball
Tennessee baseball and head coach Tony Vitello received a commitment from the NCAA transfer portal on Thursday. Louisville sophomore infielder Gavin Kilen announced his commitment to the Vols. “See you soon, Knoxville,” Kilen said. The 5-foot-11, 180-pound transfer appeared in 102 games, including 94 starts, at Louisville from 2023-24....
Thousands of people expected to attend Knoxville's Festival on the 4th
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Festival on the 4th returned to Knoxville on Thursday, bringing big crowds in high temperatures. "If you want ice cream, you want shaved ice, hot dogs, kettle corn, this is the place to be," said Kyndra Brewer, the special events director for the City of Knoxville. "Also, at 5 p.m., you'll be able to get into the lake, what we call the lazy river, around the SunSphere and paddle boat."
Manhattan Project Park: Walk through Wheat
You can walk through Wheat with a National Park Service ranger on Saturday, July 13, and learn more about the history of this community before the Manhattan Project. Wheat was in an area that is now west Oak Ridge, and it was one of the communities displaced by the Manhattan Project, a top-secret federal program to build the world’s first atomic bombs during World War II.
Gatlinburg's 4th of July Midnight Parade Kickstarts Celebrations with Patriotic Fervor and Family Traditions
The streets of Gatlinburg were lined with anticipation as the annual 4th of July Midnight Parade returned, heralding in Independence Day with a mix of festive floats and marching bands. Alongside locals, visitors from across the United States converged here, some upholding generations-long traditions. "Since, I think, 1981 our family has been coming down here to Gatlinburg," a family member of the Thompsons from Michigan told WATE.
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