Farragut (WOKI) Update 11/20/24: The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Fire and Explosives Unit responded around 1 pm today (Wednesday) with Rural Metro Fire and Sheriff’s Office Patrol to reports of a home explosion on Blue Water Way in West Knox County.
Upon arrival, the FEIU Investigator discovered that the structure was completely leveled. After it was determined there were no occupants at the time of the explosion, investigators began their initial investigation into the origin and cause of the explosion/fire. They completed their field interviews around 8:00 p.m. tonight (Wednesday). Due to the magnitude of the damage, this will be an extensive investigation that will take some time.
Investigators are NOT speculating as to the Origin and cause (O&I). They will resume their investigation in the morning (Thursday). The KCSO Fire/Explosive Unit will lead the investigation, and TBI and KFD Fire Investigators will assist.
Farragut, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: No one was injured after a home in the Farragut area exploded Wednesday afternoon.
Rural Metro Fire officials say the call came in around 1:45 p.m., prompting the agency, along with the Knoxville Fire Department, to respond to Bluewater Way near Choto Road.
Rural Metro says no one was home at the time of the explosion, but it did destroy the house causing a debris field 100 to 150 yards in all directions.
Fire officials say responders’ primary concern was keeping the fire from a nearby wooded area, adding that neighboring houses were not impacted due to their being well-watered.
According to Rural Metro, the home’s owners have been notified.
This is a developing story.
ORIGINAL STORY: Rural Metro Fire together with several other fire agencies are on the scene of a house explosion in the Farragut area.
Rural Metro Fire officials say no injuries were reported because of the fire which broke out around 1:45 this (Wednesday) afternoon on Bluewater Way near Choto Road.
Crews with the Knoxville Fire Department have also been dispatched to the scene.
Fire officials also warning of traffic delays in the area as crews work to suppress the fire.
A house in the Farragut area exploded Wednesday afternoon, according to Rural Metro Fire. (Courtesy: WVLT)
An investigation is underway after two people are injured in a plane crash.
The Chattanooga Fire Department says the two suffered minor injuries yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon when their plane crashed on a busy road during rush hour.
Officials say the plane’s engine went out and that it crashed about a half-mile away from the nearby airport runway.
When crews arrived on the scene, one person was already out of the plane, and the other person was trying to get himself out but was trapped. CFD cut pieces of metal and removed a portion of the plane to free him from the wreckage. Additionally, crews had to stop a small fuel leak.
The FAA and NTSB are going to investigate the crash.
MEDIC Regional Blood Center is still behind in the 37th Orange and Blue Blood Drive against Kentucky Blood Center.
Tennessee is trailing Kentucky by 162 units after the second day of the competition which runs through Friday.
MEDIC has lost to the Kentucky Blood Center in the last two years.
A big change for this year, the event is appointment only. Please go to medic blood dot org to schedule yours today.
Donors will receive a special edition hoodie and coupons for various local organizations. Sizing is first come, first served. Sizes are not guaranteed with an appointment.
The White Pine Police Department is investigating the death of five-year-old child.
Officers with the WPPD, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, White Pine Fire Department and Jefferson County EMS went to Harrison Road yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon. The call was for a five-year-old child with special needs in cardiac arrest.
They arrived on the scene within two minutes of the call to find the child dead who was then taken to the Knox County Forensic Center for an autopsy.
One person was arrested at the scene on a charge not related to the child’s death.
Tennessee football is ranked No. 11 in the Nov. 19 College Football Playoff Committee Rankings unveiled Tuesday night on ESPN.
The Volunteers (8-2, 5-2 SEC) are one of eight SEC teams in the rankings, joining No. 3 Texas, No. 7 Alabama, No. 9 Ole Miss, No. 10 Georgia, No. 15 Texas A&M, No. 18 South Carolina and No. 23 Missouri.
College Football Playoff Rankings (Nov. 19) 1. Oregon (11-0) 2. Ohio State (9-1) 3. Texas (9-1) 4. Penn State (9-1) 5. Indiana (10-0) 6. Notre Dame (9-1) 7. Alabama (8-2) 8. Miami (9-1) 9. Ole Miss (8-2) 10. Georgia (8-2) 11. Tennessee (8-2) 12. Boise State (9-1) 13. SMU (9-1) 14. BYU (9-1) 15. Texas A&M (8-2) 16. Colorado (8-2) 17. Clemson (8-2) 18. South Carolina (7-3) 19. Army (9-0) 20. Tulane (9-2) 21. Arizona State (8-2) 22. Iowa State (8-2) 23. Missouri (7-3) 24. UNLV (8-2) 25. Illinois (7-3)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — No. 10/11 Tennessee football returns to Neyland Stadium looking to close out a perfect regular season home slate when it welcomes UTEP for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff on Saturday. The Vols will host Senior Day during the pregame festivities, honoring multiple seniors who have been instrumental in revitalizing the program since 2021.
A pair of seasoned veterans spoke to media during Tuesday’s post-practice availability, providing some insight on the program’s impact on their lives during their careers on Rocky Top.
For redshirt senior wide receiver Bru McCoy, he will proudly look back on his time in Knoxville as a period of growth and maturation. The Southern California native discussed the shift in culture and mindset during his time with the program and how the standard has been raised.
“These last few years have been instrumental in my development as a young man,” McCoy said. “I’ve also found a home here, and I’ve made a lot of great relationships. I have really enjoyed my time around my teammates and coaches … I’m a kid from southern California, but now when people ask me, “When am I going home?” I’ll be talking about Knoxville. It’s a very special place to be, and all the emotions haven’t really settled in yet.”
Senior defensive lineman Omari Thomas has been a cornerstone of the Tennessee defense since his freshman campaign in 2020. The Memphis native has seen action in 58 career games for the Vols, the most of any position player on the 2024 roster.
Thomas expressed his gratitude for the program, how rewarding it has been to represent his home state and help guide the Vols back to national prominence.
“It’s amazing to be a part of something like that, because you get a chance to be a part of the change,” Thomas saif. “I know when I picked this school, I wanted to be a part of something that was going to change, going to head in the right direction and become an elite program. Tennessee was everything that. We’re just continuing to grow, and that’s where we want to continue to go – just be a good program, good people, with good culture.”
Full comments from Tuesday’s availability with tight ends coach Alec Abeln and linebackers coach William Inge can be viewed below, along with select quotes from McCoy, Thomas, freshman running back Peyton Lewis and redshirt junior defensive back Jalen McMurray.
On how impressed he is with Miles Kitselman… “Yeah, I think he’s a 10-year NFL guy to be totally honest with everybody here. Just the stuff that he does, not just in the box, but in the route. He’s everything you want in a guy you get to coach. I obviously wish I had more time with him, but it’s been a pleasure.”
On what areas the offense can improve on at this point of the season… “Yeah, I think it starts with just playing smarter. Eliminating mistakes that we’re in complete control of. To me, that’s the basis of it. Obviously, throughout the year, the best teams in the country are getting better every single week. And that’s not just schematically, adding new wrinkles, but your base fundamentals, your base run footwork, your base how we’re catching the ball, how we’re putting it straight to the tuck. As the year goes on, you have to continue to get better in the fundamentals. For us right now, it just starts with playing smarter.”
On how Ethan Davis can earn more snaps… “He’s continued to take steps, and I think for him as he realizes the weeks that he practices really well translates to playing better on Saturday. He’s in a spot right now where there’s just two guys ahead of him that are playing at a really high level. I have all the belief in the world in E (Ethan Davis) and certain games, depending on how much 12 personnel we’re in, he gets more snaps. Depending on what the third down menu is, he can see more snaps there, but he’s just got to continue to invest and earn it during the week and he’s done a really good job. Today was one of his best practices.”
On what the challenges are to playing smarter… “It’s just doing your job one play at a time. You know you can take the environment; we talk a lot about, you don’t block out noise, your brain doesn’t work that way. When things are going on, you’ve got to focus on your assignment, your job, keying the football, making sure my eyes are in the right spot. It’s just the detail and focus. During the week, I think our guys do a really good job preparing where they can tell you exactly what it is. Once you’re out there, especially in environments like Saturday night, it’s a hyper focus on your job and doing it one play at a time.”
On why Miles Kitselman has been the go-to guy on the first drive in recent games… “On any of those concepts, could’ve been anybody’s ball just based on what you’re getting. I think he’s a guy that I never have to worry, ‘is this kid ready when that ball is snapped?’ To be able to go execute the first drive the way we did was awesome. Obviously, have to continue that.”
On how the coaching staff avoids being predictable based on personnel or alignment… “We’re not a team that has a set ‘these are the plays we run, and this is all we run, and we may formation it different.’ … A lot of ways that defenses gameplan us and throw out new schemes for us, that’s how we attack every week on offense. There’s core concepts, there’s core menus, but it’s more designer and more built for who you are than any other week. As the 12 (personnel) continues to grow, just finding more efficient ways to do more things out of it.”
On what he saw in Nico Iamaleava’s performance against Georgia… “Yeah, I mean he’s a dog. I think all the guys know that that kid is tough as hell. When the moment’s big, it’s not too big for him. I think as he continues to settle in and play more, that’s a guy that the entire team is going to be behind.”
On the season that Holden Staes is having… “I think he’s grown so much from what spring, early looked like. He’d be the first to tell you, just his improvement, little by little throughout the course of the year, and you look up and it’s like man, he’s a really, really good football player for us. There’s tons of stuff to clean up, just like all of them. But really proud of just, man a guy that came here because he wanted to be developed and has taken steps every single day to get better.”
On the intangibles that have allowed Miles Kitselman to emerge in the tight ends room… “I think I’ve said it in here before, he just loves football. I think that’s, truly if you want to be great at this game, if you want to have the success that he’s had, it starts with a genuine love of the game. That is as intangible as it gets.”
On challenges linebackers faced against Georgia… “Some of the unique misdirection things, bringing guys back across the formation. We just have to continue to keep checking our eyes and making sure our eye discipline is where it needs to be. Often, there weren’t a lot of errors from our standpoint. We just have to continue to play and make our plays.”
On Jalen Smith’s development… “Jalen Smith has really been doing a great job earning his sweat equity when it comes to things he’s doing prior to games from a preparation standpoint. He is awesome, being in the room with and around the guys, getting the information, and passing along information to the rest of the guys on the team. He’s putting himself in a position to be able to be successful play-in and play-out. He is really someone who I would say is very reliable and dependable with respect to the things that we need him to be able to do.”
On who is a leader among the linebackers… “We are seeing a lot of the leadership really continue to come from Arion Carter and Jeremiah Telander and that’s exactly what is supposed to happen from a linebacking core standpoint. We have to be the leaders because our main job is two things: it’s leadership and it’s production. We have to be able to grab the bull by the horns, lead the defense, and do everything that we are supposed to do to make sure we can be great on every play. We’ve definitely been pleased with the leadership ability of those two guys thus far since we lost Keenan Pili.”
On the leadership of the seniors… “In any organization or any program, those are the guys who have obviously been around the longest and have put in a lot of sweat and tears and in some cases, blood. You always want to make sure that you can have a specific dedication for those young men and or women, whoever is in the program for you. We have a lot of respect for those guys and the things that they do. You always want to make sure you can go and represent them because there are a few moments in your career that you know you will never forget. That’s something that we were talking about with our guys in the meeting room today. You are never going to forget the last game that you played at home. You’re never going to forget the last game that you played on the road, and sometimes you are never going to forget your last game overall. Sometimes, it can be one of those two. We want to do everything we can to make sure that we keep the main thing the main thing, and have our preparation in mind where it needs to be. We have to go and represent and play for all of those seniors who have really done a great job of helping this program transform over the last four to five to six years.”
On how teams are attacking the defense… “That is part of today’s college football because how are you on the field, they are always going to try to come after you. We have to counter that by making sure we are great from an eye-discipline standpoint. There are times when you have to fit a gap but also, make sure your eyes are true because if someone is telling you, don’t go to this particular area, you have to have your eyes where they need to be. You can really play the next play and something that we try to do on our end is what we call try to think forward. When we see a play, we are trying to think about what is going to be next play and put it in their mind so they can be ready and prepared for what’s yet to come. That way, we’ve talked about it, we’ve seen it or when a new play happens, you’ll see everyone on the sideline say hey that play was new for us. We know that as long as you know and understand your rules, and you apply your rules, you are always going to be okay on every given play.”
On how teams are trying to deceive the defense and the challenges… “What it tries to create is more what we call inefficiency in movement. They want you to take a false step or a misdirection step, and now it will equalize everything. Everybody runs obviously as you know they run so fast and it would equalize them to where, if I took one false step to the left and I’m supposed to go to the right, now it gives an offensive lineman or person one more step on me. They are in front of me getting there instead of me being in front of them. That’s what some of the misdirection things lead to and that’s what we work on from a day-to-day basis. It always starts with our eyes, feet, hands, shoulders, and eyes. Those are the five things that we work on from a linebacker standpoint on a day-to-day basis. We call it the Fab Five for linebackers. If we manage and maximize those things it will lead to efficient movement and that’s all you want. If you can have efficient movement on the field, you are going to love the results often because most of the time success is going to find you.”
On being impressed by Tim Banks‘ work… “On my end I feel extremely fortunate because I know I am probably with one of the best coaches in college football in Tim Banks. Having him and his mind and his leadership around the guys, it adds to all of us being able to work very good as a staff. When you have someone like him, you want to work better, you want to work efficient, you want to make sure that everything that we do, the players can be able to experience success on any given play. That is what you are seeing as we continue to take steps. Believe me, it has been a great blessing to have an opportunity to work for coach Banks.”
On if inexperience has hindered the defense with young linebacker room… “No, the biggest thing that inexperience does is it allows the slate to be clean. Because for me as a teacher, that is my responsibility to make sure that everything is going to be fine. Now, I have to be able to think forward to see the booby traps as they come. If I can do that and keep them out of harm’s way, then usually some of those conversations are usually going to be pretty minimal. I take a lot of pride in me doing that for myself and those players because those players have to know I am going to give them my best, because if I give them my best we will end up being first most of the time. It is good to see that they have been able to really experience some of that daily.”
On Jeremiah Telander and Arion Carter fueling each other’s growth… “I think that is really good because number one, you have friendships. We probably do more teaching and preaching of how you can be when you are away from the building. Those are the two guys that are kind of like two peas in a pod — when you see one you are going to see one another. Jalen (Smith) has become kind of the third Stooge. Should we call them the Three Stooges? You are going to see Larry, Moe and Curly together walking through the building fairly often. Most of the guys did not even know what the Three Stooges were, I had to explain it to them, we had to pull it up on the internet. Seeing those two guys work together — and that is what you want from a leadership standpoint. You want those guys to be building and developing together. We know when we get our other recruits here, that is the message we tell them. This will always start with leadership. I am going to train you to understand how to be a very good leader, because if you become a very good leader and a very good actor from an action standpoint, most of the time success is going to find you, and that has been one of our biggest recipes to success.”
On the game slowing down for him at this point in the season… “I would say as the game goes on, like when I first got here everything was moving fast and I’m still trying to find out all the stuff that I needed to focus on, and now that I’ve gotten more reps and I’ve gotten more comfortable playing in the game, it’s slowed down a lot for me and it’s helped me see things that I didn’t see before. I’ve definitely gotten way more comfortable.”
On how much Dylan Sampson has helped him in his development… “(Dylan Sampson) has helped me a lot in so many ways. Different aspects besides just football. Any questions that I have in a meeting room, we sit next to each other, so I might ask him a question, might help each other out. He’s always there for me just in case I’m a little confused or he just wants to reiterate something that coach (Sims) has said, but he’s definitely helped me out a lot, for sure.”
On how he’s taking advantage of the opportunities he’s seen on the field… “I try to treat every rep that I get in practice as a game rep. We’re going full speed and I try to practice like a pro. Any opportunity that I’ve gotten to play, I’ve just tried to smash it in the mouth. Near the beginning, I didn’t have as many and now that I have the opportunity to come up and get these reps, I’ve just tried to take advantage of my opportunity.”
On what being at Tennessee has meant to him and what it’s going to be like on Saturday… “These last few years have been instrumental in my development as a young man and maturity. I’ve also found a home here, and I’ve made a lot of great relationships. I have really enjoyed my time around my teammates and coaches. It has created a second home for me. I’m a kid from southern California, so now when people ask me, ‘when am I going home?’ I’ll be talking about Knoxville. It’s a very special place to be, and all the emotions haven’t really settled in yet.”
On being a part of the change in the program and what it means to him to watch it… “It means a lot because I think part of the mentality that I carry just as a competitor is this expectation to win in everything you do. I was not around prior coaches, and I didn’t see much of the Tennessee records, but I know that when I got here, the standard stopped being ‘we might win’ and (it became) ‘we expect to win.’ I think following that in 2023 we had an expectation to win, and that bar got pushed a little higher and then a little more higher. It’s to the point where no one is thinking about 2020 or 2021 necessarily. This new standard of Tennessee should be in the SEC championship. They should be competing for championships every single year, and we should have 10 season wins consistently. I’m proud to have been a part of that change.”
On what kind of impact wide receivers coach Kelsey Pope has had on him… “We look at clips all the time to see how far we have come. He’s been someone that I’ve looked up to as a mentor. Being so far from home and family, you look for men in your life that can give you guidance and teach you how to live right. He’s been instrumental in that, (and) for me, he’s one of a kind. You won’t find any other coach that cares more, pours more into his guys and pays more attention to detail. He never takes a day off and doesn’t let you take one off. Some days you wake up and don’t want to get out of bed and go to practice. Having a coach like him doesn’t allow it. If you show up tired, he will wake you up, he will make you work hard and he will make you repeat reps. If you drop a ball, he will make you go again and catch three or four more times just to gain confidence in yourself. He’s hard on you, so when you get to the field on Saturday, it’s easy. I couldn’t be more happy to experience being coached by him.”
On how different of a player he feels now vs. when he first got here… “Obviously, being here and playing in the SEC, that’s a big step from where I was at. I feel like I adjusted very well. The main thing was my intelligence of the game. All of the coaches I’ve interacted with have allowed me to grow in that aspect in my game.”
On things needed to be worked on after the Georgia game… “It’s just playing smarter football. I mean, that’s it. I know we had quite a few penalties, and that’s something that’s obviously fixable. Just playing smarter football.”
On what he’s seen from Jermod McCoy that’s allowed him to have the season he’s had… “Jermod is a pure athlete. He’s always in position to be able to make a play and pick the ball off. Even during practice you see him do things that not a lot of people are able to do. He’s a heck of a player and the sky’s the limit for him.”
On how the team blocks out all the noise caused by the College Football Playoff rankings… “We’re guaranteed this game, this week. We have to be able to play this week, that’s the mindset that we’ve been talking about. I’ve been talking to the team, just telling them that we have to be ready to play. We can’t control anything that’s on the outside, playoffs or anything like that. We have to continue to come in every day (and) get better. We feel like we still have a lot to play for this season, so we just have to continue to grow and get better as a team to get where we want to go.”
On the most rewarding part of being at Tennessee during the evolution of the program… “It’s amazing to be a part of something like that because you get a chance to be a part of the change. I know when I picked this school, I wanted to be a part of something that was going to change and going to head in the right direction and become an elite program. Tennessee was everything that (fit that criteria). We’re just continuing to grow and that’s where we want to continue to go is just be a good program, good people with good culture.”
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Holiday lights are returning to The Cove at Concord Park this season, free to the public.
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs will be flipping the switch to kick-off the 26th annual Holiday Festival of Lights during a family-friendly event at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2.
The spectacular community lighting display offers people a chance to take in the holiday spirit at no charge, though you are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations for The Love Kitchen.
The Love Kitchen provides meals, clothes and emergency food packages to the homeless and unemployed population in the area. In addition to bringing donations, event-goers can buy a Christmas mug (and free hot chocolate), with all proceeds going towards the group.
“The Festival of Lights is one of our most popular and well-loved events countywide,” Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs said. “Traditions like this are what makes this time of year special. Folks have the chance to drop by, enjoy the festive atmosphere, give back to the community, or just spend time taking in the lights and activities.”
In addition to the many light displays, Santa’s Workshop will be open every day to collect letters to Santa, tell North Pole tales, and host Christmas crafts. Patrons also will have the opportunity to purchase cookie-making items and decorate ornaments each night of the week. The event also features train rides on Mondays.
With the exception of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, the festival runs 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. through December.
Knox County puts on the display each year, offering people a chance to take in the holiday spirit at no charge, though people are encouraged to bring donations for The Love Kitchen. (Courtesy: Knox County)
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Allegiant announcing Tuesday that the airline would be offering three new flights out of McGhee Tyson Airport.
The discount airline is adding flights to Sarasota, Florida, Gulf Shores, Alabama and Washington, DC’s Dulles International Airport.
The new flights start next year with one-way fares as low as $39.00. Here’s the schedule, as of now:
Sarasota
Flights to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
Flights begin Feb. 14
One-way fares start at $49
Gulf Shores
Flights to Gulf Shores International Airport
Flights begin May 21
One-way fares start at $49
Washington
Flights to Dulles International Airport
Flights begin May 23
One-way fares start at $39
“We’re excited to announce that Allegiant is expanding nationwide, offering even more travel options to our customers,” said Drew Wells, Allegiant’s chief commercial officer. “These additions reflect our ongoing commitment to meet customer demand. By connecting more cities, we’re making it easier for travelers to visit family and friends, access top leisure destinations, and create new memories. Our research shows that customers increasingly want affordability and convenience when they fly. Our low-cost fares and nonstop flights make Allegiant a top choice for leisure travelers.”
Discounted fares are part of the new flights’ introduction. To lock in the rate, passengers need to buy tickets by November 20 and travel by July 25, 2025.
Monroe County, TN (WOKI) A Monroe County murder suspect remains held without bail Tuesday following his first court appearance.
Nicholas Wayne Hamlett led law enforcement on an almost month-long manhunt before he was taken into custody in Columbia, South Carolina on November 10. He is accused of killing 34-year-old Steven Lloyd near the Cherohala Skyway, then making a bogus 911 call under the guise that he was an injured hiker in need of help, giving responders a false name and leading them to the scene where they found Lloyd’s body.
Hamlett was also appointed a public defender and given a date, November 26, for a possible preliminary hearing.
Hamlett is the suspect in a Monroe County murder, identity theft scheme and nationwide manhunt. (Courtesy: WVLT)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – A record-setting 2024 season has led Tennessee star Dylan Sampson to become a semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award, presented annually to college football’s top running back.
The PwC SMU Athletic Forum announced the 10 semifinalists on Tuesday. Sampson is the only SEC player on the list, and he joins Tahj Brooks of Texas Tech, DJ Giddens of Kansas State, Omarion Hampton of North Carolina, RJ Harvey of UCF, Makhi Hughes of Tulane, Ashton Jeanty of Boise State, Kaleb Johnson of Iowa, Cam Skattebo of Arizona State and Brashard Smith of SMU.
Sampson is Tennessee’s first Doak Walker Award semifinalist since Travis Stephens was a finalist in 2001.
Sampson is the SEC’s leading rusher, averaging 123.0 yards per game and totaling 1,230 rushing yards on 220 carries with a UT record 21 touchdowns. Sampson is tied for second nationally in rushing scores, and he is third in the FBS in total points scored (126) and fourth in points per game (12.6). The Baton Rouge native’s nine 100-yard rushing games this season leads the SEC and ranks second in the nation.
Sampson has already broken the UT single-season record for rushing touchdowns, and he is tied for the school’s single-season mark in total touchdowns. He is 244 yards away from tying Stephens’ UT single-season rushing yards record set in 2001.
Sampson’s toughness and leadership have been on full display all season. A total of 773 of his 1,230 yards have come after contact, and he’s combined for 240 yards on 45 carries with three touchdowns against current top 10 teams No. 7 Alabama and No. 10 Georgia.
Sampson’s numbers are even better in tough SEC play. In seven conference-only games, he is averaging 124.7 yards per game, rushing for 873 yards on 175 carries with 12 touchdowns. He leads the league in all four of those categories. In fact, Sampson’s 21 overall rushing touchdowns are better than 10 SEC team’s entire total for the season.
Three finalists, as voted on by the Doak Walker Award National Selection Committee, will be announced on Nov. 26. The committee will cast a second vote in December to determine the recipient. The National Selection Committee consists of past recipients, former NFL All-Pro and college All-America running backs, media members and selected special representatives.
The recipient of the 2024 Doak Walker Award will be announced live on The Home Depot College Football Awards on Dec. 12.
2024 Tennessee Postseason Award Honors as of Nov. 19
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Farragut (WOKI) Update 11/20/24: The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Fire and Explosives Unit responded around 1 pm today (Wednesday) with Rural Metro Fire and Sheriff’s Office Patrol to reports of a home explosion on Blue Water Way in West Knox County. Upon arrival, the FEIU Investigator discovered that the structure was completely leveled. After…… Continue Reading
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An investigation is underway after two people are injured in a plane crash. The Chattanooga Fire Department says the two suffered minor injuries yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon when their plane crashed on a busy road during rush hour. Officials say the plane’s engine went out and that it crashed about a half-mile away from the nearby…… Continue Reading
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MEDIC Regional Blood Center is still behind in the 37th Orange and Blue Blood Drive against Kentucky Blood Center. Tennessee is trailing Kentucky by 162 units after the second day of the competition which runs through Friday. MEDIC has lost to the Kentucky Blood Center in the last two years. A big change for this…… Continue Reading
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The White Pine Police Department is investigating the death of five-year-old child. Officers with the WPPD, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, White Pine Fire Department and Jefferson County EMS went to Harrison Road yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon. The call was for a five-year-old child with special needs in cardiac arrest. They arrived on the scene within two…… Continue Reading
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Tennessee football is ranked No. 11 in the Nov. 19 College Football Playoff Committee Rankings unveiled Tuesday night on ESPN. The Volunteers (8-2, 5-2 SEC) are one of eight SEC teams in the rankings, joining No. 3 Texas, No. 7 Alabama, No. 9 Ole Miss, No. 10 Georgia, No. 15 Texas A&M, No. 18 South…… Continue Reading
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — No. 10/11 Tennessee football returns to Neyland Stadium looking to close out a perfect regular season home slate when it welcomes UTEP for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff on Saturday. The Vols will host Senior Day during the pregame festivities, honoring multiple seniors who have been instrumental in revitalizing the program since 2021.…… Continue Reading
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Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Holiday lights are returning to The Cove at Concord Park this season, free to the public. Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs will be flipping the switch to kick-off the 26th annual Holiday Festival of Lights during a family-friendly event at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2. The spectacular community lighting display offers…… Continue Reading
Posted on November 19, 2024 by rtravers • 0 Comments
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Allegiant announcing Tuesday that the airline would be offering three new flights out of McGhee Tyson Airport. The discount airline is adding flights to Sarasota, Florida, Gulf Shores, Alabama and Washington, DC’s Dulles International Airport. The new flights start next year with one-way fares as low as $39.00. Here’s the schedule, as…… Continue Reading
Posted on November 19, 2024 by rtravers • 0 Comments
Monroe County, TN (WOKI) A Monroe County murder suspect remains held without bail Tuesday following his first court appearance. Nicholas Wayne Hamlett led law enforcement on an almost month-long manhunt before he was taken into custody in Columbia, South Carolina on November 10. He is accused of killing 34-year-old Steven Lloyd near the Cherohala Skyway,…… Continue Reading
Posted on November 19, 2024 by Jim Kelly • 0 Comments
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – A record-setting 2024 season has led Tennessee star Dylan Sampson to become a semifinalist for the Doak Walker Award, presented annually to college football’s top running back. The PwC SMU Athletic Forum announced the 10 semifinalists on Tuesday. Sampson is the only SEC player on the list, and he joins Tahj Brooks of Texas Tech,…… Continue Reading
