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Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley with an Adorable Adoptable!
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Humane Society of the Tennessee Valley joins the Living East Tennessee crew with an adorable adoptable you can take home and make part of your family. Humane Society Tennessee Valley is the first animal shelter in the state of Tennessee and the first no-kill...
After decades of sharing medical advice as 'Dr. Bob Show' host, Robert Overholt has died
Longtime Knoxville physician and host of "The Dr. Bob Show" Dr. Robert Marion Overholt died June 10. He was 85 years old. Overholt attended West High School, and later the University of Tennessee, where he played football and participated in the swim team, according to his obituary. He attended the University of Tennessee Health Science Center for medical school.
Here's everything you need to know about the 2024 Olympic Diving Trials in Knoxville
America's most talented divers will gather in Knoxville for a chance to participate in the 2024 Paris Olympics. The U.S. Olympic Team Diving Trials are happening in Knoxville from June 17 through June 23. America's most talented divers will participate in the make-or-break event at the Allan Jones Aquatic Center...
LCHS grad receives 'Distinguished' scholarship from UTK
The transition after high school is known to be a stressful one. There are many decisions to be made and plenty of memories to reminisce about. For some, trade school is where their path leads, while others may choose to go directly into the workforce. But for Eli Park, college at the University of Tennessee Knoxville is the path he has chosen. ...
Sounds of the season: 11 concerts coming to Knoxville
Knoxville’s warm summer weather and blue skies pairs perfectly with the sound of music that harmonizes with the stage lights. This is a great way to make your summer memorable by gathering with your friends and attending the concert of your favorite artists. Musicians big and small are touring Knoxville this summer and later in the fall. For now, check out these 11 concerts to enhance your soundtrack for the summer.
Newest passenger flights out of MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in Mascoutah start this week
“We are excited to offer this nonstop option to area travelers looking for a low-cost, convenient way to experience the city of Knoxville and Great Smoky Mountain National Park, “ the airport director states in a release.
Tennessee lands 4-star edge rusher Jayden Loftin
Four-star defensive end Jayden Loftin committed to Tennessee's 2025 recruiting class on Wednesday. The 6-foot-4, 250-pound prospect from Somerville, N.J., is ranked as the No. 27 edge rusher in the nation by the 247 Sports composite. Loftin took an official visit to Knoxville last weekend and told Rivals.com that the "family aspect of everything is what really stood out" for him with coach Josh Heupel's program. Loftin took an official visit to Wisconsin last month and had visits scheduled for Syracuse and Penn State. He also received offers from Nebraska, Boston College, Georgia Tech, Kansas, Michigan State, Minnesota, Pitt, Rutgers, South Carolina and others, per Yahoo Sports. --Field Level Media
Free Caribbean music and culture on tap June 15 at Baker Creek Bottoms in South Knoxville
The Caribbean is more than a tourist destination, and East Tennesseans of Caribbean descent want to share that. To that end, they’ll be celebrating Caribbean Heritage Month with “Steelpan in the Park” on June 15 at Baker Creek Preserve. The free event, from 4 to 8 p.m., will show some of the vibrant aspects...
CWS Primer: No. 1 Seed Tennessee, ACC Foes in UNC’s Bracket
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina is paired with Tennessee, Florida State and Virginia in one of the two double-elimination brackets that get the College World Series started, before the winners of those groups meet in a best-of-3 championship matchup. The Tar Heels have reached Omaha, Neb., and the...
Knoxville Braces for Scorching Sunshine and Soaring Temperatures This Week
The forecast for Knoxville, Tennessee promises a stretch of clear skies and rising temperatures throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service. Today's weather is sunny with an afternoon high creeping towards 79°F with a slight northern breeze. Evening temperatures are expected to dip to a comfortable 56°F under mostly clear skies. The calm is set to continue into Wednesday, featuring virtually uninterrupted sunshine and a high of around 85°F.
Community helping family heal as children recover in the hospital following fatal Western Avenue wreck
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — One of the last things Krisi Maples did on June 6, before she died in a fatal crash on Western Avenue, was pick up her children from daycare. According to Kristin Webb, the owner of Webb Learning Center, the community is now uplifting Maples' surviving children.
Plans for up to 115 new, affordable homes in Maryville gain momentum
Long waits for affordable homes in Blount County could shorten in the years ahead. Plans for new affordable and public housing developments are gaining momentum. The staff of Maryville Housing Authority, Blount County’s public housing agency, have been working for months on a project to build as many as 104 affordable apartments behind the agency’s main offices on Atlantic Avenue. A separate project would see MHA place 11 new apartments on land behind the county health department, on McNabb. ...
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