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Lilly Dunn wins first in nation at SkillsUSA with shipwreck sculpture
Lilly Dunn, a William Blount High School graduate, knows a thing or two about welding. In fact, she just won first in the nation for welding sculpture at SkillsUSA, a competition designed for Career and Technical Education. Her sculpture, a highly detailed scene of an underwater shipwreck, took 150 hours to complete. The whimsical work of art depicts a sunken ship, destined to spend eternity on the ocean floor, featuring sharks, turtles, stingrays and even an interactive crab that, when pushed in, causes eels to...
Gatlinburg leaders spending millions to keep bears and people safe, preventing them from interacting with each other
GATLINBURG, Tenn. — Gatlinburg leaders spent around $3 million as part of an effort to keep bears and humans from interacting. Much of the money was spent implementing animal-proof dumpsters, aimed at discouraging bears from venturing into town in search of food. One restaurant said it implemented the recommended...
Blake Adams gets off to a hot start at the 74th annual Ridgefields Invitational
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — One of the best tournaments in the region teed off Friday morning in Kingsport. The 74th annual Ridgefield Invitationals was headlined by defending Ridgefield Invitational champion Brandon Worley and two-time winner Lucas Armstrong. Course superintendent and two-time champion Lucas Armstrong on hole 13, par 3, just off the green trying to […]
Greeneville clinches a playoff spot in the Appalachian League West division
Greeneville, TN — With only a few days left in the season the Greeneville Flyboys needed a win tonight over the Kingsport Axmen to clinch the west division in the Appalachian league. Bottom of the 6th, BJ Peart grounds out to the Axemen’s catcher who will send the ball to first for the out, while […]
East Tennessee family to remember daughter at upcoming Morgan Wallen concert at Neyland Stadium
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s been just over a year since 8-year-old Addy Rudd died after what normally would have been a routine procedure. Rudd had complications after getting her tonsils removed and died a few days later. “Honestly it doesn’t even feel real still even after it’s been...
Kingsport upsets Greeneville on UT Night, Johnson City loses lead late to Burlington
Greeneville fans were gifted some Tennessee orange swag at Pioneer Park on Friday night with free t-shirts and hats - along with getting the chance to meet new Lady Vols head basketball coach, Kim Caldwell. Despite a three-run first inning for the Appalachian League West leader Flyboys, the Axmen would...
In their hands: KPD's patrol force increasingly led by younger officers
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Within two months this spring, Knoxville Police Department officers found themselves using deadly force three times. Besides the obvious -- that a human life was taken -- what's another common aspect?. The officers compelled to shoot in April and June are all less than five years...
Fourth-ever bishop ordained for Roman Catholic Diocese of Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Friday was a monumental day for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Knoxville. The fourth bishop ever in its history was ordained at the Knoxville Convention Center — Bishop James Mark Beckman. He was appointed in May and will now represent around 70,000 people who spent...
From Knoxville to Paris: Meet Every University of Tennessee Athlete Representing Team USA in the 2024 Olympics
As the 2024 Paris Olympics commence, 206 countries, represented by over 10,000 of the world’s best athletes, will compete for the coveted prize of an Olympic go
'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...
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.
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 […]
Play tells stories of Eastern Kentuckians
HARLAN, Ky. (WYMT) - Dozens of people gathered for the Higher Ground 10: Angels Unaware play in Harlan. The cast of Eastern Kentuckians were telling stories many people in the region face. ”All of these are at least inspired by real people,” said Director Kate Handzlick. “Some of those people...
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