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SmartBank Recap: Chattanooga Force PK, One Knox Grabs Extra Point in Round 6 of USL Jägermeister Cup
The Chattanooga Red Wolves were on the road for Round 6 of the USL Jägermeister Cup to face One Knoxville SC. After a scoreless first half, Knoxville took a 1-0 lead through regulation time, but a late stoppage goal from Pedro Hernandez secured one point for the Red Wolves and sent the contest into penalty kicks, where Knoxville would pick up the extra point. The clubs will play their first league matches against one another on August 16th in Knoxville and will close out the 2024 series at CHI Memorial Stadium on October 5th.
MHS Red Rebel Marching Band receives $10,000 donation
Maryville High School marching band has received a $10,000 donation from the Susan Phillips Knoll Family Foundation. Knoll was a graduate of MHS, and the family donated to honor her involvement with the school. The family has 40 graduates from MHS, 11 of whom were involved in the MHS band. “Her family had a really...
Early Voting for Aug. 1 State and Federal Primaries and County General Elections Continues Through July 27
Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett encourages all registered Tennessee voters to utilize the early voting period for the Aug. 1 State and Federal Primaries and the County General Elections as a safe and secure way to cast their ballots. “We want all registered Tennessee voters to make their voices...
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.
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. ...
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...
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 […]
State offering $2 million in grants for historic restoration/rehab projects
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Historical Commission announced a new grant to help cover the cost of restoring National Register-listed historic properties in the state. Overall, $2 million is available from the Historic Property/Land Acquisition Fund (HPLAF) Grant Program this year. Applications are open now through Aug. 31. The grants are competitive and can be used for historic restoration or rehabilitation projects for National Register-listed properties that have a public benefit. ...
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 […]
Late beloved runner’s wheelchair donated after Crazy 8s race
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL)—We Run Events held its annual Crazy 8s race on Saturday, and for one family, crossing the finish line was a bittersweet moment. The late beloved runner, father, and husband Paul Codispoti’s wheelchair was donated to Ainsley’s Angels after crossing the finish line of the Crazy 8s race on Saturday. Ainsley’s Angels provided Codispoti, also […]
17th Annual Arts In The Park – Call for Artists & Crafters
Arts In The Park is back for the 17th year on Saturday, September 21, 2024, 10 am to 4 pm, at Downtown on the Green & Farmers Market. Application Deadline August 28. Arts In The Park, “Art In The Heart of Hamblen County,” is a one-day celebration of visual arts—two-dimensional fine art, fine quality crafts, artistic photography, and sculpture. Applications from artists and crafters will be accepted through August 28.
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