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Dylan Sampson enters 2024 season as strong leader for Tennessee
Tennessee will kick off its 2024 football season on Aug. 31 versus Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium (12:45 p.m. EDT, SEC Network). Running back Dylan Sampson enters his third season with the Vols. At SEC media days, fourth-year Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel discussed Sampson’s role for the upcoming season.
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. ...
New Dollar General Market opens on Blair Road in Oliver Springs
Dollar General has announced the opening of its new DG Market at 1645 Blair Road in Oliver Springs. The new DG Market store format features an expanded selection of fresh meats, fruits and vegetables, as well as the same categories, brands and products Dollar General carried by the other DG stores.
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...
Hydrochloric acid spill closes Kingston Pike and North Peters Road, Knoxville fire says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Fire Department announced Monday morning that crews were responding to a HAZMAT situation on North Peters Road. The announcement came around 11:45 a.m., with department officials saying the road was closed. In a later update, KFD said Kingston Pike was also closed. WVLT News...
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,...
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 Transfer Commit Eric Rataczak Signs With Miami Marlins
Tennessee baseball transfer commit Eric Rataczak signing professionally with the Miami Marlins and is foregoing his final collegiate season, he told RTI on Sunday. The Miami Marlins drafted Rataczak in the 17th round of the 2024 MLB Draft on Tuesday just over a week after committing to the Vols over Wake Forest in the transfer portal. As a 23-year old rising redshirt senior, Rataczak had a tough choice to make concerning whether he would take this opportunity and sign professionally or roll the dice and look to improve his stock with a big season in the SEC.
Top Tennessee baseball signee Anson Seibert turns down Tigers, coming to school
Baseball signee Anson Seibert will not sign with the Detroit Tigers and will come to school, GoVols247 learned on Monday. Seibert was drafted by the Tigers in the 16th round of the 2024 MLB Draft last week with the No. 476 overall pick. Seibert, a right-handed pitcher from Overland Park,...
New Telford Meat Processing Center to Open in January: A Game-Changer for Local Farmers
A state-of-the-art meat processing center is set to open in January in Telford, Tennessee, bringing a much-needed boost to the local livestock industry. This facility aims to provide local farmers with advanced processing services, ensuring high-quality meat products. With an emphasis on efficiency and sustainability, the center will support the region’s agricultural sector by reducing the need for long-distance transportation of livestock, lowering costs, and enhancing freshness. Additionally, the new center is expected to create numerous job opportunities, bolstering the local economy.
Carter County Schools announce administrative changes for 2024-25 school year
Carter County Schools announced key administrative changes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year on Monday, July 22. Brandon Young will be the new Principal of Happy Valley Middle School. Young brings 22 years of educational experience, having started his career as a 5th-grade teacher in Mitchell County, N.C. After eight years of teaching, he pursued […] The post Carter County Schools announce administrative changes for 2024-25 school year appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
NU makes emergency repairs to restore power
There were several tree-related power outages over the past weekend that required Newport Utilities to make emergency repairs. NU reports the outages were caused by falling debris landing on numerous power lines during the storms that came through the area. Its crews responded throughout the evening on Saturday, July 20 to restore power. One of the larger outages that occurred late Saturday night was the result of a tree falling...
4-star LB Christian Gass announces commitment
Four-star linebacker recruit Christian Gass has committed to the Tennessee Volunteers over the Georgia Bulldogs. Gass’ commitment brings Tennessee’s class of 2025 into the top-10 recruiting classes in the country. The elite linebacker prospect plays high school football for Eastside High School in Covington, Georgia. The Eastside standout is Tennessee’s No. 18 commitment in the class of 2025. The Volunteers are still behind Georgia in the SEC recruiting rankings. Georgia and head coach Kirby Smart have the third-best recruiting class in the nation. Gass is ranked as the No. 204 player in the class of 2025, per the 247Sports Composite. The 6-foot-3, 215-pound linebacker is the No. 22 player at his position and the No. 31 prospect in Georgia. Tennessee is getting a that versatile linebacker plays both edge and outside linebacker. Gass has excellent speed off the edge and sticks to opposing receiving targets in pass coverage. Gass also runs track for Eastside and has good speed.
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