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More rounds of rain ahead
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - If you haven’t already, find the rain gear and keep it with you all this week. We’re increasing our rain chances with a good 2-3″ possible by the time the week comes to a close. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather...
Spartan Names Additional Regional Manager
Spartan Chemical Company, Inc. announced the promotion of Ben Kilgore to the role of regional manager, effective June 16, 2024. Kilgore joins Spartan as the regional manager for the Eastern Iowa region. For the last five years, Ben worked as the east district manager for US Chemical in Knoxville, Tennessee...
New homes and walking trail planned for key South Knoxville waterfront area
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The landscape of South Knoxville is continuing to change, with developers building new homes. Some city leaders said they are hoping new condos and apartments soon take shape in the riverfront's skyline. The area, mostly known for its views and expansive greenery, spans from Scottish Pike...
Knoxville native Todd Helton inducted into National Baseball Hall of Fame
Knoxville native Todd Helton was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday, completing his impressive career arc from Central High School and the University of Tennessee to the pinnacle of Major League Baseball.
Stories of Technology, Innovation, & Entrepreneurship in the Southeast
Lilly Tench promotes new lab space for Spark Innovation Center. Additional space will become available when Innovation South opens in late 2024. As Lilly Tench began her presentation late Thursday afternoon at the monthly “Innovation Crossroads Founders Forum,” she quipped that the Spark Innovation Center was launched in 2020 which was “a really good time.” It was obviously a reference to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Home suffers damage after fire breaks out in basement, Knoxville Fire Department says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Fire Department said a home suffered damage Sunday afternoon after a fire broke out in the basement. KFD said crews responded to the fire in the 4400 block of Norwalk Avenue at around 4:20 p.m. Sunday after a man called the Knox County Emergency Communications District and said his home was on fire.
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.
Tennessee baseball freshman infielder announces transfer destination
Former baseball freshman infielder Camden Bates announced his commitment to Arizona State recently after entering the transfer portal on July 3. Bates was one of eight Vols to enter the portal this summer. "God is so good!" Bates wrote on Instagram. "Thank you Tennessee for an amazing first year and...
Call for Entries for 31st Arts in the Airport at McGhee Tyson Airport
The Arts & Culture Alliance and Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority announce a call for entries for the 31st biannual Arts in the Airport at McGhee Tyson Airport, a juried exhibition developed to allow regional artists to compete and display work in the most visited site in the area. Approximately 40-45 fine art works encompassing all styles and genres from both emerging and established artists will comprise the exhibition in the secured area behind McGhee Tyson Airport’s security gate checkpoint from October 22, 2024 – April 2025. Prizes include $1,000 in cash awards.
Dogwood Arts Announces Large-Scale Mural Project in North Knoxville
Dogwood Arts and Visit Knoxville are excited to announce a large-scale public art project unlike any other in our area. The project will transform an unassuming, little used space into an extensive outdoor art gallery, further enhancing the public art in Knoxville alongside cities like Asheville, Miami, and Philadelphia as must-visit destinations to appreciate art of all kinds.
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.
Kingsport goes back to the nineteenth century at Farm Fest
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) -Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes and Exchange Place Living History Farm celebrated the joys of country life Sunday afternoon with their Farm Fest event, which is part of the Fun Fest. Farm Fest was a nineteenth-century-inspired, family-friendly event that included fresh food, sack races, hayrides, flowers, crafts, and a cakewalk. Live music was played […]
2024 squad raises the standard for ETSU baseball
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Former ETSU first baseman, Cam Sisneros, is just a day away from embarking on his journey as a professional baseball player in the Chicago Cubs organization. He says, he wouldn’t have made it this far without his time at ETSU. Sisneros told reporters this past week that he became a […]
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