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UT Health Science Center and leaders open new Kingsport dental clinic, helping patients and giving students hands-on experience
KINGSPORT, Tenn. — The Kingsport community has a new dental clinic, giving patients a new resource while also giving fourth-year dental students a chance to get hands-on experience inside a clinic setting. The University of Tennessee Health Science Center said community leaders, partners and supporters gathered on Wednesday to...
Family Fun Night coming to Kingsport’s Miracle Field
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Families can play kickball together at Kingsport’s Miracle Field on Aug. 3. The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department will host a free Family Fun Night event at the field from 7-9 p.m. Equipment will be provided at the event. Kingsport Miracle Field is located at 2021 Brickyard Park Drive. All families, […]
Neyland Stadium entertainment district will be big. It will change Tennessee game days forever
The University of Tennessee has selected designers and developers for its ambitious Neyland Entertainment District that will transform Vols game days and the Tennessee River waterfront on campus. A hybrid condo-hotel with a rooftop restaurant and bar will overlook Neyland Stadium. And a lively entertainment hub will be created in the area between Neyland Stadium and Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. ...
Knoxville has the fastest-rising housing prices in America, new report says
Knoxville has had the fastest-rising property prices in the country over the last five years, with median home listing prices rising a whopping 83%. AgentAdvice analyzed data from Zillow and found the median listing price in June 2019 was $189,483. It jumped to $347,303 by May 2024. Homeowners and buyers...
Free bluegrass/Americana concerts in August as Oak Ridge FCU brings back Summer Sessions
In 2018, the ORNL Federal Credit Union introduced “Summer Sessions” − a free concert series for the community featuring bluegrass and Americana bands from throughout the region. The credit union is excited to continue Summer Sessions for the 2024 season. In partnership with WDVX, ORNL FCU is hosting the free events at Yee-Haw Brewing in Knoxville and at the Museum of Appalachia near Norris. The move to the Museum of Appalachia is due to ongoing construction at...
Beardsley Community farmer speaks on how the rain is affecting her crops
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Around two weeks ago, WBIR spoke with Lia Bevins, the Farm Manager at Beardsley Community Farm, about the widespread moderate drought. She said many of her plants weren't doing well and she was hoping for rain. Now, it's here — but Bevins said it's too much....
Rogersville native turns hobby into scholarship
MOSHEIM — Rogersville native and Cherokee alumnus John Bernard has turned a hobby into an opportunity to return to college and further his career in education. The West Greene Middle School teacher and football coach recently signed to compete with Milligan University’s disc golf team. “I start this fall in Milligan’s 100% online M.Ed. curriculum and teaching program,” Bernard announced on his Facebook page. “I’m blessed to be going back...
‘He made a big impact’ | South Knoxville, family remembers selfless man killed on Chapman Highway
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The South Knoxville community is facing a pretty stark adjustment, with those in the area saying they’ll miss seeing a staple of the community. Dale Pedrick died at 67 Wednesday morning when he was hit while walking down Chapman Highway. People who frequent the area said he was a common sight along the South Knoxville road.
Rain takes a good pause before more showers help bust the drought
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - We are nearly at the end of a prolonged rainy pattern; so far we have nine days in a row but Friday and Saturday should be quite a bit drier. More rain is back late Sunday night and through next Tuesday. All of this rain should...
Several cars, building catch fire off of Old Rutledge Pike, Rural Metro says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Rural Metro Fire crews responded to a commercial fire at Junk Car Mafia in the 6900 block of Old Rutledge Pike Thursday afternoon, according to the agency. Public Information Officer Jeff Bagwell said a car in the building’s garage caught fire while being worked on, and...
Lady Vols Ink Elim Yan
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Freshman signee Elim Yan is officially the newest member of the Tennessee women's tennis program, head coach Alison Ojeda announced on Thursday morning. The Adelaide, Australia, native and Marryatville high school graduate will join the Lady Vols in 2024-25 with four years of collegiate eligibility remaining. Yan will be the second Australian on the 2024-25 squad, joining Catherine Aulia.
Another Witten could be on his way to Knoxville
Jason Whitten is a vol for life. Although Witten’s college career was not eye-popping numbers wise, he was a great blocker on the field and more than serviceable as a pass catcher as well. Witten had 797 yards receiving and seven touchdowns during his three years in Knoxville, before leaving to be drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft.
Chris Bell appointed as Damascus’ first town manager
DAMASCUS, Va. (WJHL) – The Town of Damascus hired its first town manager, Chris Bell, after years of commitment to the town. The town manager will serve as the head of administration, implement policies and plans, assist the mayor and more. “Chris Bell will be a huge asset to our town,” Mayor Katie Lamb said […]
Burnsville to host Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair Aug. 2-3
The Mount Mitchell Crafts Fair will be held Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2-3, in downtown Burnsville, North Carolina. The event will feature more than 200 artisans and is being hosted by the Yancey Chamber of Commerce and Explore Burnsville.
Endangered baby found safe, mother in custody in Lebanon
LEBANON, Tenn. (WSMV) - An 11-month-old girl was found safe and her mother was taken into custody in Lebanon on Thursday after an Endangered Child Alert was issued in Kingsport, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. TBI reports 11-month-old Dreama Powell was found safe at a home in Lebanon...
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