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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.
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.
New place for hot chicken downtown: Hot Birds moving into Marble City Market
It’s time. Knoxville’s authentic hot chicken peddler is expanding. On June 29, Amin Islam is moving his restaurant, Hot Birds, from Magnolia Avenue to its new home in the Marble City Market at 333 W. Depot Ave. “Yes, it is daunting,” Islam said about the new venture, “but...
‘It’s getting dangerous’: Community reacts to double murder at North Knoxville bar
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department continues to look for the suspect in early Tuesday morning’s deadly shooting at the Pint House off of Merchant Drive. Previous Coverage: Two killed, one injured in Knoxville early morning shooting. Some workers near the bar were at work when they...
Foster care workers searching for more diverse and affirming foster care families, as teens stay in foster care system
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — At 17 years old, Agape Love came out as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. Love said their decision came after years of intense examination from their family who scoured for signs that they were queer — especially during their teenage years. "Before I even...
East TN athletes with disabilities, known as para-athletes, share what it's like to compete on a world-class level
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — Athletes from all over the world will be in Paris this summer for the 2024 Summer Olympics. After those games are over, some of the best athletes in adaptive sports will go to Paris to compete in the 2024 Paralympics, competing in summer sports like swimming, track and field and basketball.
Paul Finebaum Names Unexpected SEC Team That Might 'Pull It Off' This Year
Things have been going very well in Knoxville, Tenn., since Josh Heupel was named the head coach. Heupel is entering his fourth year, and in the last two years, he has led the Volunteers back into contention. Tennessee has achieved a 20-6 record during this period and is feeling optimistic heading ...
Knoxville Announces July 4th Closures and Travel Advisories Ahead of Independence Day Festivities
As the United States gears up to celebrate its day of independence, Knoxville residents are being reminded to plan their travels carefully around the city closures announced for July 4. According to a release from the City of Knoxville, city offices will shutter their doors in observance of the holiday. Commuters are advised that both the Gay Street Bridge and Henley Bridge will also be closed on this day, potentially congesting detour routes.
Tennessee has the best home field advantage in the nation
Tennessee athletics has been dominant over the past year. Tennessee has one of the best home-field advantages in the country between football, basketball, and baseball. Tennessee's big three sports put together one of the best combined years in college sports history. We've seen some great teams, even a couple of...
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