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The longest zipline in America coming to Pigeon Forge
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The newest mountain top adventure to open in Pigeon Forge opened announcing the longest zipline in America will be built. WildSide plans to open in 2025 what it calls “MegaZip” on the new adventure theme park in Pigeon Forge. WildSide is a sister...
Revisiting and re-ranking Tennessee’s 2022 recruiting class
In college football, so much of a program’s success on its 12 to 15 game days hinges on what goes on the rest of the year. While the NCAA transfer portal offers programs another avenue toward roster-building and talent acquisition, traditional recruiting of high school prospects never stops, and even as the focus is shifting toward the incoming season, those official visits in June have become commitment announcements in July and into August before players kick off their own senior seasons, particularly for scorching-hot Tennessee. Head football coach Josh Heupel and the Vols are looking to build off blue-chip-laden classes in the previous two cycles and taking aim at a potential second top-10 class (or better) in three years, and they’ve reeled in 10 commitments for their 2025 (six) and 2026 (classes) since mid-July.
Fourth grade Maryville native makes national stage for waterskiing
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Football season starts this Saturday, but waterskiing is one sport season that is ending because summer is also. This summer, fourth grader Riley Fillmore made the podium on the national stage in the sport. “It was super fun because I’ve never placed and got on the...
University of Tennessee Basketball Teams Unite with Down Syndrome Community at 'Hoops for Hope'
The University of Tennessee basketball teams carried forward a heartwarming tradition yesterday, fine-tuning both their jump shots and community spirit at the annual 'Hoops for Hope' event. The get-together, which has been a fixture for nearly two decades, is more than just a meet-and-greet; it's a clinic where young individuals with Down syndrome can dribble and dunk alongside the Volunteers—both the men's and women's squads. "It's a great event; we get to spend time with these kids," Tennessee forward J.P. Estrella described, as reported by WBIR.
Local & TN officials react to top Republicans' threat to withhold sales tax from Memphis
In response to threats from top state Republicans over a ballot referendum that would place limits on who can carry guns within city limits and where they can be carried, Memphis Mayor Paul Young has placed the onus on Memphis voters and the state legislature for what will happen next. The reaction came hours after Tennessean Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, an Oak Ridge Republican, and House Speaker Cameron Sexton, a Crossville Republican, threatened to withhold state sales...
ETSU falls behind early as comeback comes up short in 3-1 loss to Liberty
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WCYB) — ETSU's Women's Soccer team closed out their home stand with a game against Liberty on Sunday. Hosting the reigning Conference USA Champs, ETSU was on their heels from the start. The flames finally broke through in the 20th minute as Elise Graf took a...
JCPD: Alleged carjacker apprehended after wrong-way crash on Bristol Highway
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A carjacking suspect out of Kingsport was apprehended in Johnson City on Sunday afternoon after driving the wrong direction and crashing, the Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) reports. A spokesperson for the JCPD told News Channel 11 that police were notified the carjacking suspect had traveled into their jurisdiction at […]
Liberty out-paces Lady Bucs for 3-1 win
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Flames scored a trio of goals in a 20-minute stretch of the first half to earn a road victory over ETSU women’s soccer on Sunday, 3-1. Sallie Garner fired in the opening tally off her left foot in the 21st minute. In the 38th minute, Avery Paulson had a […]
Tennessee Teacher of the Year leads unique fire management course
Bryan Kerns, 2024-2025 Tennessee Teacher of the Year, has spent 17 years teaching math courses at Dobyns-Bennett High school. However, Kerns also holds a unique position — fire management instructor.
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