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What happened to the $30.7 million Topgolf-style golf complex planned for Tennessee?
A $30.7 million golf entertainment complex approved more than two years ago by Tennessee officials has yet to break ground on a vacant property north of downtown, despite original plans to open by early 2026 . No building permits have been issued for Knoxville's ShotClub Social, a Topgolf-style venue planned along Interstate 275 off Fifth Avenue, Bryan Berry, the city's deputy director of zoning and development services, told Knox News. The project's developer, New York-based OnCore Golf , has not finalized an agreement for the 11-year property tax incentive the Knoxville City Council approved for the development in 2024. OnCore Golf had a similar facility planned for Buffalo, New York, which has since been relocated, scaled back and delayed. ShotClub Social promised site cleanup and hundreds of jobs ShotClub Social was designed to include golf bays, mini golf, duckpin bowling and an arcade, along with food and drinks. Rebekah Jane Justice, the city's chief of urban design and development, supported the project in 2024. The land cannot be used for housing, she said, so a commercial use is a win-win for the city. The project was expected to create 200-250 jobs, including entry-level positions, in the city's 6th District. Former
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Ronin Banerjee signs with Tennessee golf
Ronin Banerjee signed with Tennessee golf on Wednesday and is part of the Vols ' 2027 recruiting class. The Irvine, California native is ranked No. 150 in World Amateur Golf Rankings. "Very excited to have Ronin join us here on Rocky Top," Tennessee golf head coach Brennan Webb said. "He has consistently performed at an elite level among the world's best for several years now, consistently finishing inside the top 10. "His resume, including being named a First Team All-American the last three years, is as decorated as anyone who has signed here." Banerjee made his first PGA TOUR start in May at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. He shot 3-under-par over 36 holes. He is a U.S. national team member, representing the United States at the Junior Presidents Cup two times, including alongside current Vols Tyler Watts and Pennson Badgett in 2024. More: Tennessee signs 'elite' golf transfer Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Ronin Banerjee signs with Tennessee golf
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PHOTO GALLERY: Top-ranked Tornadoes roar past Chiefs
ALCOA — Defending state champion and top-ranked Alcoa got a pair of touchdowns from Mr. Football semifinalist Micah Jones and tacked on five more by five different players en route to a 49-3 win over Cherokee in the first round of the TSSAA Class 4A football playoffs on Friday, Nov. 6 at Bill Bailey Stadium. It was the 56th straight postseason victory for Alcoa (11-0), which improved to 146-15 in the playoffs. The Tornadoes haven’t lost a first-round playoff game since 1996. It was the third straight playoff appearance for Cherokee, which ends its season at 6-5. “I’m proud of our guys. We didn’t back down. We did it with the right mentality. I thought our offense and defense got after it as best they could,” said Cherokee coach Josh Hensley. “I was proud of their togetherness. Even when adversity hit, we stayed locked in and kept fighting.” Cherokee knew the assignment was daunting when it drew Region 1’s short straw and the accompanying trip to Alcoa for a second straight year. The Tornadoes defeated the Chiefs 56-0 in the storm-shortened first meeting between the schools last November. But Hensley knew his team wouldn’t shy away from the challenge. “I
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Knoxville's 101st Veterans Day Parade Rolls Down Gay Street Wednesday
Downtown Knoxville will host its 101st annual Veterans Day Parade Wednesday, stepping off at 10:45 a.m. and rolling down Gay Street. The free, public event is expected to run until around noon, drawing veterans organizations, military groups, marching bands and community participants to the heart of the city. This year's...