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'I think it'll be a tourist attraction' | UT alum and Vols fan reacts to Neyland Entertainment District project plans
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — On Wednesday, the University of Tennessee unveiled additional details about its plans to build a "Neyland Entertainment District" near Neyland Stadium. The plan calls for changing the G10 parking garage to an entertainment space, along with a new condo-hotel building, retail space and restaurants. "I just...
Senior drum major Milagra McKesson makes history for the Betsy Band
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL)—The members of the Betsy Band work hard to make their shows the best they can be. But one student’s dedication and hard work helped her make history. Elizabethton senior Milagra McKesson has been part of the band for years, playing clarinet and performing as part of the color guard. She also helped […]
Urban Knoxville: Things are shaking up in the Knoxville food and drink scene
This week's Urban Knoxville newsletter comes to you from Knox News reporter Keenan Thomas. Like our work? Share our free weekly newsletter with a friend. Wild sagas and new developments continue to shake things up in the Knoxville food and drink scene. The hectic changes to Honeybee Coffee took a turn this week...
Bristol Tennessee's new trash pickup policy leaves residents frustrated
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — The City of Bristol, Tennessee implemented a new trash pick-up policy and many residents are unhappy with the changes. Now we’re requesting our residents to make an appointment to have those items picked up. Whereas previously they would've just been picked up on the same day as the regular trash, said Director of Community Relations for the City of Bristol Tennessee, Jon Luttrell.
This, That, and The Other
There is a huge weekend ahead. Thursday is Fresh Mess Market in Monteagle, 3-6 p.m. Friday night is Supper in the Park in Altamont, which starts around 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday is the 65th annual Monteagle Mountain Market for Arts & Crafts, 9-5 p.m. and 9-4 p.m., respectively. Over 120 vendors, including 12 food trucks, are scheduled to attend. Parking is still available on the grassy median across from DuBose. This wonderful event is a collaboration between the newly reorganized South Cumberland Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Monteagle. Also on Saturday is the iconic Swiss Heritage Celebration in Gruetli Laager from 10-4 p.m. at the Stoker-Stampfli Farm Museum. It is a great day to take a tour of the museum, dance to polka music, drink authentic Swiss wine, and have a fun hayride tour of the farm. The cost to attend is $10 per person, and kids under 12 are free. Saturday is also the 10th annual Reagan Day Picnic at Piney Creek Airpark in Altamont from 11-1:30 p.m. The opening keynote speaker is TN Secretary of State Tre Hargett, and the closing keynote speaker is 12th District Public Defender Ted Engel. Grundy Mayor Michael Brady will give a county update, and candidates will have time to speak. There will also be a special presentation for a posthumous award to Constable George DeMotta. BBQ and drinks will be provided; bring a dish to share. Donations welcome. Sarah Douglas will be the featured entertainment. For more information, find Grundy County TN Republican Party on Facebook. Saturday evening is the Grundy County Saddle Club Horse Show at the Tracy Arena; the action starts at 5 p.m.
Colorado takes track coach from Tennessee
Colorado has hired Tennessee’s Sean Carlson as the Buffs’ new track coach. That’s another jump up for Sean. “We’re so happy to welcome Sean Carlson to Boulder and the University of Colorado,” said athletics director Rick George. “At CU, we’ve got an elite running program and with Sean’s history of success, I feel strongly that we’ve got an elite coach to lead our exceptional student-athletes.”
New details discovered in sudden closure of assisted living facility in Mountain City
MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Sunset Gardens, an assisted living facility in Mountain City, was suddenly closed Wednesday between 3 and 4 p.m. News 5 has uncovered new details involving the owner and administrator of the facility, Wendy Henley. According to the Tennessee Department of Health, Henley has faced disciplinary action.
Early Scouting Report: Tennessee Volunteers
The Vols are good on the line of scrimmage, have star power, and own a high ceiling + floor combination. Josh Heupel might have the most intriguing team in the SEC. The post Early Scouting Report: Tennessee Volunteers appeared first on On3.
Flyboys get past the Otterbots, while the Doughboys take two from the Sock Puppets
(WJHL) — Two of the better teams in the Appalachian league met on the diamond tonight when the east-leading Flyboys hosted the sock puppets. and it was Dale Alexander’s bobblehead night, he’s headed to the Appy League Hall of Fame along with the Braves mgr. Brian Snitker. Bottom of the second, Jordan Lewis flies this […]
Trey Lipscomb scores run in Nationals' win at St. Louis
Washington defeated St. Louis, 10-8, on Friday at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. Former Vol Trey Lipscomb started at third base for the Nationals. He went 1-for-4 in the contest and scored one run, while also reaching on-base after a walk. Lipscomb was selected by Washington in the third-round...
Meeting on proposed Marshall septage detention/treatment facility continued to August
MARSHALL - Deliberations will carry over into August in Matthew Ponder's appeal of the county's decision to deny him a permit for a proposed septage detention/treatment facility at his Zenina Farms Drive property in Marshall. The Madison County Board of Adjustment will meet Aug. 28 at 4:30 p.m. for a special meeting...
Hot Springs venue to bring theater camp for adults with special needs to Black Mountain
HOT SPRINGS - Hot Springs and Black Mountain are teaming up to offer a theater camp for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. When Rare Bird Farm founder Farrah Hoffmire and her husband Mitchell Davis came to Madison County, one of Hoffmire's top priorities was to continue her work with adults with...
Court records: Madison Board of Elections director's blood alcohol was .14; limit is .08
MARSHALL - Court records have revealed new information in Madison County Board of Elections Director Jacob Ray's DWI arrest. Ray, 30, of Marshall, was arrested by North Carolina State Highway Patrol shortly after 10:45 p.m. July 13 after he ran off the side of the road and down an embankment along Walnut...
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