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How TN Republican primary races are pushing the party further to the right on key issues
As Republicans nationwide consider their future, deep-red Tennessee's dominant political party is creeping further to the right as primary candidates seek to bolster their conservative credentials on key issues ahead of the Aug. 1 primary. With a GOP supermajority in the state legislature, many races are determined in primary contests. During campaigns this year, both incumbents and newcomers alike have taken staunchly conservative views on issues such as state-paid school lunches, arming teachers, taxpayer-funded school vouchers,...
40 days until it is football time in Tennessee
Will kick off its 2024 football season in 40 days. The Vols will open its upcoming campaign on Aug. 31 against Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 12:45 p.m. EDT and SEC Network will televise the contest. 2024 will be the fourth season for Tennessee under head coach...
Briarcrest alums Jabari Small, Omari Thomas reflect on relationship, Tennessee football season
From high school teammates to college roommates at Tennessee football, former Vols running back Jabari Small and current graduate defensive lineman Omari Thomas have been together every step of the way. With Small preparing for training camp with the Tennessee Titans, which opens July 23, and Thomas fresh off SEC...
Christian Moore signs underslot deal with Los Angeles Angels
Former star second baseman Christian Moore agreed to terms with the Los Angeles Angels on Friday for a signing bonus worth $4,997,500. Moore's deal is underslot, as the pick had a recommended value of $6,502,800. It allows the Angels to use that saved money elsewhere on other players to sign them for above their recommended slot value.
UNITE: Knoxville concerts bring music, ministry to Thompson-Boling Arena
The UNITE: Knoxville concert series filled Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center with music and ministry July 19 and 20. The event by the Scott Dawson Evangelistic Association featured Grammy Award-winning artists for KING & COUNTRY and Crowder, gospel singer CeCe Winans and and worship band Passion Music. SDEA founder...
For Tennessee Sports Hall of Famer, Vols baseball's Chris Burke, it'll always be 'Rocky Top'
Former Tennessee baseball star Chris Burke was one of the names who headlined the 2024 class of Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame inductees. The University of Tennessee — more importantly, the entire state — changed his life through his athletic career and ultimately propelled him to fulfilling his dream of playing professional baseball. He was drafted by the Houston Astros in 2001 and also played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres. ...
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.
1 suspect in THP-involved shooting captured in KY; Reward for info about shooter raised to $20K
One of the suspects wanted for his connection to a shooting that left a Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) trooper injured has been captured in Kentucky, but now the reward for information that leads to the shooter's arrest has been increased.
Gore praises Biden, Tennessee electors support Harris
(The Center Square) – Tennessee native and former Vice President Al Gore called President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from his reelection bid on Sunday a “selfless decision.” Meanwhile, the Tennessee Democratic Party met during the day Sunday and the Tennessee delegation to the Democratic National Convention announced it voted unanimously to support Vice President […]
Week-Long Rainfall Forecast for Tennessee: Prepare for Wet Days
Nashville, TN – A rainy week lies ahead for Tennessee, with showers and thunderstorms expected throughout the next seven days. Residents should prepare for wet conditions as the forecast predicts significant rainfall across the region. According to the US National Weather Service in Nashville, rain chances are high, with...
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