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Blount nonprofit building homes with $800,000 grant
Close to $1 million in grant funds are flowing into affordable housing in Blount County. A Blount County nonprofit recently won over $800,000 to build four new homes, and the organization’s leadership say that those homes are the beginning of a broader project. The Tennessee Housing Development Agency earlier this year awarded Foothills Community Development Corporation $813,000 through its HOME grant to support new construction. The money stems from the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. THDA Community Outreach Liaison Katie Moore presented the...
Fireworks safety for furry friends
Fourth of July can be a time of great fun and celebration, but it can also be a distressing time for furry friends. With fireworks shooting off and the hustle and bustle of celebration, it can be easy to miss a dog bolting out the door or fence. “July Fourth or New Year’s, any firework-laden holiday that people tend to celebrate with that, it does produce that anxiety in the...
Before Aaron Hensley took over Honeybee Coffee, he set sights on other Knoxville companies
Before he landed a deal to become majority owner of Honeybee Coffee and spurred a mass staff exodus and the closure of two stores, business coach Aaron Hensley made offers to other Knoxville small businesses with promises to help them grow. Both owners declined Hensley's overtures, telling Knox News his...
AJ Russell plans to pitch for Tennessee baseball in 2025, updates Tommy John recovery
AJ Russell plans to pitch for Tennessee baseball in the 2025 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in June. The Vols pitcher had the less-invasive version of the common elbow surgery, which has a shorter recovery period and increases the possibility that he could pitch as a junior at Tennessee.
Use caution, feels like around 100° ahead of gradually increasing rain chances
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s steamy, with building heat and humidity. This creates isolated rain and storms before a front brings much-needed rain to some in our area again. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android to stay informed on the go and...
Tennessee baseball made World Series history. How a Knox News photographer captured it all
The world was watching June 24 as Tennessee defeated Texas A&M to capture its first national title in the baseball program's history. Behind the scenes and on the field, Knox News was tirelessly working to capture the biggest moments throughout the Vols' quest for gold. Brianna Paciorka, visual journalist at...
Homesteading with the “Chicken Librarian” Kristin Webber
From cheese making to fermentation, Kristin Webber has the knowledge to help you get back to the basics. Julia sits down with Kristin to find out what homesteading is, how Kristin developed her love for it, and why Knoxville has embraced her business... From cheese making to fermentation, Kristin Webber...
Emerald Youth hoping to build anticipated $20 million youth development facility in East Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Emerald Youth Foundation said it hopes to build a new $20 million facility in East Knoxville that would focus on "whole child youth development." It said it responded to Knoxville's request for contractors to bid on a project to develop a parcel of vacant land.
Alex Simmons announces back to back games against Tennessee and Louisville
MEMPHIS – Entering her second season at Memphis and it seems like Alex Simmons is perfectly fine with taking on all comers. Simmons putting together a schedule that will definitely test her Tigers including two games over a four day stretch against two of the best teams in the country. Tennessee and Louisville. December 18th […]
GoVols247 weekly recruiting chat transcript
GoVols247 hosts regular chats that give members a chance to talk with the GoVols247 staff about. football, recruiting, basketball and more. This week's football recruiting chat with GoVols247 recruiting editor Ryan Callahan is being held Tuesday from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Eastern time to discuss the latest on Vols recruiting.
Deadly car crashes with teens on the rise in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The summer months are considered the deadliest season for teenagers on the road, often referred to as the “100 Deadliest Days.”. The Knoxville area is on pace for an alarming number of teenage driving deaths this year. The number of deaths this year is double what the area saw this time two years ago. In the first six months of 2022, there were five teen-driving deaths in Knoxville. This year, there have already been 11.
SCOTUS decision will not impact Knoxville’s approach on homelessness, Mayor Kincannon says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Supreme Court ruling declared cities are now allowed to create and enforce sleep bans on homeless people sleeping outside. Previous Coverage: Supreme Court allows cities to enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outside, even if shelter space is lacking. In Tennessee, it’s already a felony...
Shoes for School offers new shoes, school supplies and resources for students and their families
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Shoes for School is around a month away, kicking off on Aug. 3, and there are big changes coming. It will be held in a new location and offer new kinds of services and resources. It's hosted by the Knoxville Area Urban League and aims to make sure students have their back-to-school basics and are prepared for the school year.
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