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‘We’re hoping sparks fly’ Zoo Knoxville welcomes new gorilla
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A new gorilla recently arrived at Zoo Knoxville from a zoo in New York, on a breeding recommendation. According to Zoo Knoxville, Kumi is a 25-year-old female Western Lowland Gorilla. She arrived at Zoo Knoxville in April from the Bronx Zoo in New York on a breeding recommendation. Crystal Mugan, Lead […]
Aces Baseball pulls massive upset against best team in the country
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - UE Baseball’s Cinderella story at the NCAA Super Regional isn’t over yet!. The Aces sent Tennessee fans home dismayed after upsetting the Volunteers 10-8. UE had a slow start, allowing a 4-run deficit going into 3rd inning. The University of Evansville’s squad did not...
Demolition begins at Western Heights to make room for affordable housing
The Transforming Western initiative is an ambitious plan to renovate the Western Heights community in northwest Knoxville and bring hundreds of affordable homes to Knoxville, which it desperately needs. On June 5, Knoxville's Community Development Corporation, the agency leading the development, began the demolition of 12 vacant buildings (a total...
Soaky Mountain Waterpark to participate in World’s Largest Swimming Lesson event
Pre-registration is open to children who are 4-12 years of age for Soaky Mountain Waterpark's participation in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ event on June 20, which is the first day of the summer solstice.
Knoxville pro-Palestinian demonstrators shift their methods, not their message for summer
Since staging weeks of extended demonstrations throughout May on the University of Tennessee at Knoxville campus, pro-Palestinian demonstrators have adjusted their strategy to continue to call for Israel to stop military action in the Gaza Strip and for local institutions to support the rights of Palestinians. As community groups organizing for Palestinian rights pivot from campus protests to other methods of community organizing over the summer, their focus is on longer-term strategies for raising awareness and pushing...
Firefighters respond to Hyatt Place Knoxville after fire found in control room
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Officials with the Knoxville Fire Department announced they responded to a fire at the Hyatt Place Knoxville Thursday evening. Crews found a fire on the seventh floor, in the elevator/electrical control room. They carried all of their gear up the stairwells to get to get to the fire.
Knoxville's July 4 fireworks show and family fun fest for 2024 is at World's Fair Park
Knoxville is hosting its annual Festival on the 4th, a family-friendly event from 5-10 p.m. July 4. Attendees can head to World's Fair Park downtown to participate in water wars, axe-throwing, mini-golf and ride paddle boats. There will be food vendors on both of the park lawns and, of course, fireworks.
No. 1 Tennessee, North Carolina, Virginia and Florida State win their NCAA super regional openers
Tennessee shook off upstart Evansville in the middle innings Friday and moved within a win of a third College World Series appearance in four years. But Atlantic Coast Conference mates North Carolina, Virginia and Florida State turned in the most eye-opening performances on the first day of NCAA super regionals.
Summer on Broadway brings the sights and sounds of the season to Downtown Maryville
There’s no more sure sign that summer has arrived in Blount County, and Maryville in particular, than the special seasonal celebration known as Summer on Broadway. This year’s festivities takes place Friday and Saturday, June 21 and 22. As in the past, several blocks of West Broadway and adjacent streets in Downtown Maryville will be blocked off to allow pedestrians to leisurely stroll and enjoy its offerings. Summer on Broadway dates back to 2015, although it wasn’t held in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions. “With...
Highly ranked OL returns to Tennessee, has 'great time' at Vols' camp
Darius Gray has continued visiting on a regular basis since getting an early scholarship offer from the Vols more than a year ago. Even after he attended one of their spring practices in late March, he couldn't pass up the chance to return to Knoxville and work with their coaches on the field last weekend.
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