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Urban Knoxville: From a bridge to coffee shops, closures affect business in Knoxville
This week's Urban Knoxville newsletter comes to you from Knox News reporter Keenan Thomas. Like our work? Share our free weekly newsletter with a friend. Unfortunately, there's too much going on around Knoxville to take a breather. The Gay Street Bridge is still closed to cars and pedestrians after the Tennessee Department of Transportation discovered a problem with a part of the bridge's support. Repairs can begin after a routine inspection is complete.
'They had been together for years' | Family of woman grieves after 2 young children and her fiance die in car crash
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Two cousins said the love story between Garrett Pritchett and Tesla Brynant was one like they'd never seen. They said everything followed naturally for the couple. Kim Aultman, a cousin and aunt of the family, said life as they knew it changed in an instant the...
Young-Williams Animal Center officially reaches zero distemper cases
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Young-Williams Animal Center reached zero cases of distemper as of July 2, according to a post on its website. The center said it resumed the full use of all facilities as well as its adoption, spay and neuter departments. "Thanks to four weeks of round-the-clock collaboration...
A winningest high school football coach in Tennessee history inducted into National High School Hall of Fame
ALCOA, Tenn. — A former East Tennessee coach is getting national attention. Gary Rankin is the winningest high school football coach in Tennessee history, and he's now been inducted into the National High School Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Boston. Rankin has 486 victories in 42 years...
The Creamery at Grace Meadows Farm hosts grand opening
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — Grace Meadows Farm in Jonesborough hosted a grand opening for its new ice cream shop on Wednesday. Grace Meadows is a restaurant, church, event venue, and now dessert spot, all located at 170 John France Road. Owner Tammy Eldridge told News Channel 11 that all the ice cream is homemade by […]
Local shelters urge safety for dogs scared by July 4 fireworks
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Although the 4th of July can be a fun time for adults, for dogs, that's not always the case. According to Johnson City and Washington County Animal Shelter officials, the fourth and fifth of July are the busiest times of the year. The loud...
University of Tennessee to give highest honor to former senator and a Civil Rights leader
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville will give honorary degrees this year to two important state figures, one who served as a U.S. senator and another who fought for equal rights in education. At UT, an honorary degree is one of the highest forms of recognition it bestows. Earlier this...
Museum of Appalachia expected to send anvils flying during its annual Fourth of July celebration
NORRIS, Tenn. — During the Fourth of July, fireworks send explosions rippling across East Tennessee. Usually, the blasts can be heard across neighborhoods and communities, causing people to look up and watch the colors as they brighten up the night sky. At the Museum of Appalachia, people will be...
J. Crew Factory appears set to come to JC Mall
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A J. Crew Factory store appears set to occupy a 5,050-square-foot space in the Mall at Johnson City, according to a recently pulled building permit. The permit, issued June 19, is for an $850,000 renovation of Unit C1 at the mall. An associated set of plans shows J. Crew Factory […]
Oversized load stopped in Hawkins County is expected to roll again Friday night
CHURCH HILL, Tenn. (WJHL) — An oversized load that was supposed to arrive at Eastman Chemical Company earlier this week is currently stopped in Hawkins County but is expected to be on the move again soon. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), the oversized load is currently parked along State Route 346, also […]
Blountville Little League looking for new home as park gets demolished
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A local little league may not have a place to play for now after Sullivan County decided to turn a ball field into a packing facility for recyclables. On June 30, Blountville Little League was informed it would no longer have access to Bernie Webb Park near Blountville, where the league […]
Williams sworn in as new Mount Carmel municipal judge
Kingsport attorney Jim Williams was sworn in Thursday as Mount Carmel’s municipal judge after being unanimously approved in May. Williams replaces former Judge Terry Risner, who lost his license to practice law in Tennessee in March. Williams practices out of Jim Williams and Associates in Kingsport. He has nearly 30 years of experience in the areas of child custody and support, conservatorship, juvenile law and bankruptcy. He is also a...
Hawkins County Rescue Squad responds to water rescue
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Hawkins County Rescue Squad responded to a water rescue on Wednesday, according to a social media post by the rescue squad. The Hawkins County Rescue Squad responded to Old Highway 11W near Pyne Lane in Rogersville after an individual had reportedly already been removed from the water and received CPR […]
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...
From NASCAR host to 2024 Olympics: Johnson City local heads to Paris
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Long-time Johnson City entrepreneur Jose Castillo got a call for the opportunity of a lifetime: to be the emcee and host for the Team USA House at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Castillo celebrated with workers at his co-owned Spark Plaza office space in downtown Johnson City on Wednesday, finally able […]
Believe In Bristol announces Star Spangled July Fourth event schedule
Believe in Bristol has announced the upcoming schedule of events for Bristol’s annual Star Spangled July Fourth Celebration. This year’s event includes fun activities the whole family can enjoy, complete with a free Border Bash series concert, children’s activities, including free inflatables, food trucks and local craft vendors, and the return of fireworks to close out the night. The Independence Day Parade lineup begins at 3 p.m. With the parade starting at 5. Activities at Anderson Park begin at 6. Live music is scheduled to begin at 7.
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