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‘It hit really fast:’ Man recounts witnessing rockslide at Mead’s Quarry
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Mead’s Quarry Lake is closed after a rockslide left one person hurt and many shaken up Saturday evening. Ijams Nature Center is asking the community to avoid the quarry and the adjacent Tharp Trace Trail as they assess the damage. According to one Knoxville resident who was there at the time, […]
Which Tennessee game made you the angriest? Readers weigh in. And so do I | Adams
This week’s survey question: Which Tennessee game in any sport has made you the angriest?. Glenn writes: I guess the second half of the Alabama game this past season. The Tide were holding on the touchdown pass that started the second half. Wasn’t ‘Bama only flagged for five yards for the entire game? Ridiculous.
Road work, lane closures planned for Louisville Road
Drivers traveling part of Louisville Road will note road work and lane closures starting Tuesday and continuing for several months. In a press release, representatives of the city of Alcoa state that contractors with the Tennessee Department of Transportation will begin a road widening and improvement project at the Louisville Road bridge Tuesday. By Friday, May 31, city officials said, TDOT staff expect the signals will be installed and the part of the road under construction will be taken to one lane of traffic. City and state staff expect the work will conclude in late fall. For further information, contact the city’s development services department at (865) 380-4800.
McElroy picks Pellissippi State
Issac McElroy has dreamed of playing basketball for years. Ever since he got his start playing when he was six, he had his sights set on playing college ball. That dream has become a reality as he recently signed his letter of intent to continue his basketball career at Pellissippi State in Knoxville.
Food City with Memorial Day Finds for your Grill!
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Are you ready to fire up the grill? We are, too! That’s why we brought in Meat Manager and Expert Karl Carter to talk all things BBQ for your Memorial Day and summer celebrations. Learn all about how working with experts at Food City...
Oak Ridge woman celebrates her 100th birthday
Patricia "Pat" Pumphrey Clark celebrated her 100th birthday on Friday, May 3, with her many friends at a festive afternoon party at Canterfield of Oak Ridge, the assisted living facility on Bus Terminal Road. She enjoyed a previous luncheon celebration on Sunday, April 28, at First Presbyterian Church, of which she has been a member for 65 years.
Memorial Day flag placement held at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -A special Memorial Day flag placement ceremony occurred over the weekend at the East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery on Lyons View Pike in Knoxville. The Boy Scouts of America, along with family and friends of those interred, planted flags around the cemetery to show respect for the...
Vols earn No.1 overall seed in NCAA tournament
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – The road to Omaha will run through Knoxville, Tennessee. The Vols will be the No.1 overall seed in this year’s NCAA tournament after capturing both the SEC regular season championship, as well as the SEC Tournament title. Tennessee baseball is hosting a regional for the third time in four years under […]
NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional-Creighton vs Tennessee
Mar 29, 2024; Detroit, MN, USA; Creighton Bluejays guard Steven Ashworth (1) plays the ball in the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers during the NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
NCAA Baseball tournament: Knoxville Regional schedule, bracket, TV info for Southern Miss baseball
Southern Miss baseball will open NCAA Baseball Tournament play as the 2-seed in the Knoxville Regional. The Eagles will face 3-seed Indiana on Friday, with host No. 1 overall seed Tennessee facing 4-seed Northern Kentucky in the other game on Friday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. A potential Tennessee-Southern Miss matchup would be a rematch...
Tennessee softball's season comes to a close after 4-1 loss to Alabama
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — Tennessee softball fell short in a win or go home game three against Alabama in the NCAA Super Regionals. After giving up a grand slam in the top of the first, the Lady Vols had to wait for their chance to step up to the plate. After a weather delay that lasted for hours, the two took the field once again.
VIDEO: Rock wall collapses at Mead’s Quarry Lake
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -On Saturday afternoon, a large section of a rock wall at Mead’s Quarry Lake at Ijams Nature Center collapsed, frightening onlookers. Previous Coverage: Ijams closes Mead’s Quarry, trail after one injured following ‘significant landslide’. The collapse caused large waves that swept away belongings and...
DOJ: Knoxville couple sentenced for producing over 100 fake IDs at Driver Service Centers
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Knoxville couple was sentenced on Friday after pleading guilty to producing over 100 fake driver’s licenses and identification cards for people not qualified to receive them, according to the Department of Justice. The DOJ said 49-year-old Cheryl Huff was a district manager for the...
NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional-Creighton vs Tennessee
Mar 29, 2024; Detroit, MN, USA; Creighton Bluejays guard Steven Ashworth (1) plays the ball in the second half against the Tennessee Volunteers during the NCAA Tournament Midwest Regional at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
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