Thorn Hill
LATEST NEWS
LVFL Erika Connolly captures silver medal on first day of Paris Olympics
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Erika Connolly captured the third medal of her Olympic career on Saturday as the United States Women’s 4x100 meter relay team earned silver on the first full day of the 2024 games. The U.S. finished second only to Australia, which set an Olympic record with...
Alzheimer's Tennessee's building gets a fresh paint job after winning contest by local painting company
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Alzheimer's Tennessee is getting a facelift thanks to a contest run by a local painting company. The purple outside the Alzheimer's Tennessee Knoxville building is now brighter thanks to the Paint it Forward event. "We are here on Kingston Pike and with our purple building, kind...
KFD: East Knoxville home suffers 'significant' damage in fire
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Fire Department said there were no injuries after a home in East Knoxville caught fire Saturday afternoon. KFD said crews responded to the house fire in the 500 block of Ben Hur Avenue at around 4:40 p.m. on Saturday after dispatchers received a call from someone driving by who said there was smoke coming from the Home.
NAACP hosts back-to-school event in Oak Ridge
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - With school already in session in Oak Ridge and about to be in session in Anderson County, the NAACP hosted an event with resources for families and a teacher meet-and-greet. Rose Weaver, the education chair for the NAACP, said the event helps both parents and...
Rain and storms return Sunday, off an on rain chances ahead
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - After a brief break in the rain we are expecting showers and storms to return as we head into Sunday afternoon and evening. Expect more widespread rain to enter the picture for the start of next week. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app...
Frankie DeBusk earns inaugural Tom Bryant Legend Award
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — Dobyns-Bennett Assistant Athletic Director and former Tusculum University football coach Frankie DeBusk became the inaugural recipient of the Tom Bryant Memorial Pioneer Football Legend Award. DeBusk becomes the first to receive the award which is named in honor of Tom Bryant, the former Tusculum football...
Pommel horse specialist Nedoroscik delivers for U.S gymnastics team in Paris; JC native Malone out
PARIS (AP) — Stephen Nedoroscik did his job for the U.S. men’s gymnastics team at the Paris Olympics on Saturday, nailing his one routine and then focusing on cheering and delivering water to his teammates. With no room for mistake and about 45 seconds to make an impression on judges, the pommel horse specialist – […]
Man sentenced in fatal Magnolia Ave. drag racing crash
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tra’Shawn Glass, one of two people indicted in a January 2023 drag racing crash on Magnolia Avenue that left one person dead and two children injured, has been sentenced. Glass pleaded guilty in a “blind plea,” to one count of vehicular homicide by drag racing and two counts of reckless aggravated […]
Johnson City Public Library celebrates yearly LibCon Convention
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Leaders of the Johnson City Public Library celebrated their 6th yearly LibCon convention on Saturday July 27th. This year's convention theme was adventure and it showcased local vendors, games, karaoke, and a cosplay contest. Organizers say their main goal is to provide a sense...
Dollywood Job fairs scheduled in August for fall and Christmas seasons
PIGEON FORGE — Full-time, part-time and seasonal positions are available across all Dollywood properties as teams work to prepare for Dollywood’s Harvest Festival, as well as Dollywood’s Smoky Mountain Christmas. Opportunities range from those looking for the chance to advance their career to anyone looking to earn...
Blount County man dies in single-vehicle crash in Oak Ridge
A Blount County man died Thursday night in a single-vehicle crash in Oak Ridge. William F. Alldis, 34, of Louisville, Tennessee, was pronounced dead at the crash site, the City of Oak Ridge said in a news release. Oak Ridge Police Department officers responded to the 200-block area of Lafayette...
Petworks pauses cat adoptions, intake after positive feline distemper test results
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Petworks Animal Services in Kingsport said cat adoptions and intakes at its facility have been paused for at least 14 days after a mother cat and her kittens tested positive for panleukopenia, otherwise known as feline distemper. According to a post by the shelter, a mother and her kittens that recently […]
Sports briefs: Lady Falcons basketball plans golf scramble
CHURCH HILL — The Volunteer High School Lady Falcons basketball team will host a golf scramble to raise funds for the 2024-25 season on Saturday, Aug. 17, at Bays Mountain Golf Course. The fee is $200 per team for the four-person scramble. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. A mulligan package is available. There’ll also be a closest to pin contest on hole No. 6 and longest drive contest on hole No. 5. ...
Jeremy Pruitt on returning to high school football: ‘I’m having more fun today than I’ve had in a long time’
Jeremy Pruitt returned to coaching at Plainview High School (Ala.) to coach under his father Dale and he’s having a blast. The former Tennessee head coach, whose tenure ended in scandal over recruiting violations, spent one season on the New York Giants staff in 2021 before coming back home. Plainview is Pruitt’s alma mater and […] The post Jeremy Pruitt on returning to high school football: ‘I’m having more fun today than I’ve had in a long time’ appeared first on On3.
3 Biggest Questions for the Tennessee Vols Heading Into Fall Camp
The Tennessee Volunteers take the practice field for the first time in 4 months this Wednesday, and Vols fans are itching for football, especially after the last team in orange to take the field won a national championship. This year's team has a lot to be excited about, including Nico...
Uros Plavsic playing for Serbian Men’s National Team in Paris Olympics
Uros Plavsic will be one of 32 former Tennessee athletes representing the Vols and Lady Vols in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The post Uros Plavsic playing for Serbian Men’s National Team in Paris Olympics appeared first on On3.
College notes: UT announces next step in Neyland development
KNOXVILLE — The University of Tennessee announced the next big step in the process of transforming the waterfront at Neyland Stadium on Wednesday by issuing its notice of intent to award the Neyland Entertainment District project to the 865 Neyland Project Team. The group consists of experts in real estate development and sports entertainment, led by Dixon Greenwood, along with Jake Miller, Taylor Gray, the Hartland Hotel Group, and Johnson Architecture. ...
Tri-State Growers, Smoky Mountain Farmers Co-op merge
SEVIERVILLE — Smoky Mountain Farmers Cooperative and Tri-State Growers, Inc. announced a merger of the two businesses, which will operate as Smoky Mountain Farmers Cooperative, effective Sept. 1. Tri-State Growers, Inc., located in Mountain City, Tennessee, offers a variety of products including hardware, fencing, livestock and hay equipment, animal nutrition items, clothing, boots, seasonal gardening supplies, home goods, and more. It offers services including 24-hour fuel, bulk feed, soil testing and a full-service tire center. ...
35 days until it is football time in Tennessee
Tennessee will kick off its 2024 football season in 35 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 Josh Heupel. In his first three seasons, Heupel is 27-12 and guided the Vols to three bowl games. The Vols finished 9-4 (4-4 SEC) last season. With 35 days remaining until the start of the 2024 football season, Vols Wire looks back at Tennessee student-athletes who wore No. 35. All time players to wear No. 35 for Tennessee: Robert Sneed (1937-38) Robert Morris (1939) Lawrence Zontini (1941-42) John Manning (1944-45) George Balitsaris (1946-48) John O’Grady (1949) Basil Drake (1950) Stan Lis (1951-52) Edd Cantrell (1953) Jan Craig (1954-55) Hilery Carr (1945. 1958) Frank Musgrave (1962) Jack Patterson (1963-65) Tom Callaway (1967-69) Sid Witherington (1972-74) Rick Berkhan (1975) Nate Sumpter (1976-79) Chuck Coleman (1981-83) William Howard (1984-87) Clemmons McCroskey (1989-90) Cleon Mitchell (1992-93) Shawn Johnson (1996-98) Justin Satterfield (1999) Chip Walters (1999) Steven Lee (2000) Jason Mitchell (2002-05) Elix Wilson (2006-08) Robert Nelson (2009-11) David Page (2012) Jaron Toney (2012-13) Ryan Ault (2014) Troy Waiters (2014) MaLeik Gatewood (2015) Daniel Bituli (2016-19) Taeler Dowdy (2016-17) Will Brooks (2020-23) Patrick Wilk (2021-22) Garrett Young (2023) *Source: 2023 Tennessee Football Media Guide
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.