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Jefferson City Police investigating assault complaints involving substitute teacher
A substitute teacher at Jefferson Elementary School has been placed on leave pending the outcome of investigations into "allegations involving inappropriate conduct," the director of Jefferson County Schools said on Friday.
Dolly Parton Abandons Dollywood Following Theme Park Shut Down, Opens New Business Instead
It looks like Dolly Parton is once again veering away from her duty as Dreamer-in-Chief at Dollywood, and setting her sights on yet another new business venture. While many celebrities stay busy creating their own brands with various products, it is hard to imagine another star who has stayed as busy as Dolly Parton after the country star confirmed her retirement (well, from touring).
University of Tennessee athletics reaches best year of fundraising in school history
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — Throughout the 2023-24 calendar, it was a massive year for Tennessee athletics including a record third-place national finish in the LEARFIELD Directors' Cup and a third straight SEC All-Sports trophy - leading to the Tennessee Fund reporting unprecedented success across multiple fundraising metrics. For the...
Campus Investments Support Research, Growth and Student Experience
Projects to support research and experiential learning, accommodate growth and enhance the student experience are moving forward at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Students, faculty, staff and visitors on campus will see several construction projects nearing completion and others getting underway this fall. “These campus investments are critical pieces to...
Fundraising event Sept. 10 for Anne Backus
The Anderson County Democratic Women’s Club is inviting people to a fundraising event for Anne Backus, who is running for the District 33 seat on the Tennessee House of Representatives. She is the Democratic nominee. District 33 includes most of Anderson County. The event will be held 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 10 at...
A nice evening for some football
A great looking evening to welcome back Friday night football across the Tennessee valley! Mostly clear conditions this evening with temperatures falling into the lower 60s overnight. Saturday and Sunday, despite not being very humid, will still be hot. High temperatures will rise to the low and mid-90s. We'll keep...
Tennessee Second Year Linebackers Draw Praise From Defensive Veteran
With significant turnover happening in the linebacker room over the offseason, opportunity abounds heading into the season. Among the biggest changes was the departure of assistant coach Brian Jean-Mary, setting up the arrival of former Washington assistant coach William Inge to lead Tennessee’s linebackers. Inge helped lead Washington to the National Championship last season and has seamlessly found his way in Knoxville since his arrival. Tennessee’s players have raved about Inge over the offseason, highlighting his player-led mentality as an empowering aspect of his room.
WATCH: Tim Banks, Tennessee Defensive Players Speak to the Media on Friday
Tennessee defensive coordinator Tim Banks met with the media on Friday as the Vols quickly approach the one-week countdown to kickoff. The Vols are about to move into a game-week schedule with the UT Chattanooga game on the horizon, but the team is still practicing while players also balance their first week of classes this week.
Tennessee basketball announces nonconference schedule, including Louisville, Illinois
Tennessee basketball plays six power-conference games with road games at Illinois and Louisville as part of its nonconference schedule for the 2024-25 season. UT announced its 13-game nonconference slate Friday, which begins with a Nov. 4 opener against Gardner-Webb and finishes with a Dec. 31 matchup with Norfolk State. Tennessee has a three-game stretch...
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