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Axmen stay hot at home, Doughboys win in E-Town
(WJHL) – Appalachian League teams began a final series on Saturday night before Monday’s All-Star break. In Elizabethton, three runs from the Doughboys in the fifth frame secured a 5-3 road victory. Kyler Proctor and Braden Spano (Milligan) each launched two-run homers, while Nate Conner added the additional RBI for Johnson City. Owen Slater earned […]
Warren, Bayless inducted into Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Twelve deserving individuals were inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in the Class of 2024 on Saturday night – two of whom made a tremendous impact in Northeast Tennessee. Longtime ETSU head men’s golf coach, Fred Warren, and legendary Happy Valley boy’s basketball coach, Charlie Bayless, received their honors […]
Local gym hosts fundraiser for Boys and Girls Club, Wounded Warrior Project
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A bit of rain did not stop The Club 24 Hour Fitness Center from holding its “Dead Lift Athon” fundraiser on Saturday. The proceeds from the fundraiser benefitted the local Boys and Girls Club and Wounded Warrior Project. “Dead Lift Athon” included a live DJ, vendor giveaways, door prizes every […]
Tennessee announces hiring of Kristen Golightly
Tennessee announced the hiring of assistant women’s golf coach Kristen Golightly. “I am thrilled to add Kristen to our staff this season,” Tennessee head coach Diana Cantu said. “Her personality, work ethic, and determination are going to be huge for our program. “She has excelled in working...
Tennessee Weather Update: Patchy Fog and Cloudy Skies Expected
Memphis, TN – Patchy fog has been observed across the Mid-South this morning, with visibility dropping in some areas. The National Weather Service in Memphis warns that another round of patchy fog is expected tonight. Motorists are advised to slow down in areas with reduced visibility to ensure safety.
Brights Zoo hosts car show to benefit giraffe conservation
LIMESTONE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Brights Zoo hosted its first ever car show fundraiser on Saturday to support giraffe conservation around the globe. Despite some rain, several classic cars, modern hotrods and even a mock tank vehicle attended the event. News Channel 11’s John Jenco was a judge at the car show. Each entry cost $10 […]
For Tennessee Sports Hall of Famer, Vols baseball's Chris Burke, it'll always be 'Rocky Top'
Former Tennessee baseball star Chris Burke was one of the names who headlined the 2024 class of Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame inductees. The University of Tennessee — more importantly, the entire state — changed his life through his athletic career and ultimately propelled him to fulfilling his dream of playing professional baseball. He was drafted by the Houston Astros in 2001 and also played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres. ...
'Segregation of sounds:' Black country music artists subject of History Happy Hour
"Not Their First Rodeo: An Explanation of Black Country Music" challenged a traditional notion Thursday at History Happy Hour in Jonesborough that country music is performed, written and listened to by white people to the exclusion of blacks. A typical definition of the music provides that it is "A style...
Life after 'Farmer Wants a Wife': Catching up with Farmer Mitchell
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Farmer Mitchell, from the TV show "Farmer Wants a Wife," is back home in East Tennessee and is enjoying life with his number one—Sydney Ererra. Mitchell Kolinsky, an East Tennessee native, was among four farmers who appeared on the show earlier this year that follows men in search of a relationship.
Tennessee distilleries are a... Whiskey business
Happy Sunday, Nashville! I hope your weekend is treating you well. Grab a cup of coffee and settle in, here's a roundup of what you need to know today. While it's immortalized in Chris Stapleton songs, it's an ever-changing thing, with a rich history and a bright future. Check out...
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