SEC, Lady Vols Share Basketball TV Designations

Posted on October 11, 2024

Eric TrainerWomen’s BasketballOctober 10, 2024

The 2024-25 Southeastern Conference women’s basketball broadcast schedule was released by the league on Thursday afternoon, clearing the way for the University of Tennessee to reveal nearly all tip times and TV designations for the upcoming season.

Fans interested in cheering on Kim Caldwell‘s high-energy squad should visit AllVols.com for ticket information. Big Orange supporters will have 18 opportunities to get behind their team at home, with season and single-game tickets currently on sale. Besides using AllVols.com, fans can also purchase tickets by calling the UT Ticket Office at 1-800-332-VOLS between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

The Lady Vols have 14 of 30 contests confirmed for linear television, including nine on SEC Network, three on ESPN, one on ESPN2 and one on FOX. There will be 13 matchups streamed live on SECN+, one on ESPN+ and two more via a service to be announced later when West Palm Beach Classic matchups and times are revealed. The complete Tennessee schedule is available at UTSports.com.

All games on ESPN platforms (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network and ESPN+/SECN+) are available through the ESPN App, which is accessible via connected devices.

Institutions can produce any conference and non-conference games that are not otherwise picked up for linear television and stream those on SECN+. Those contests are available via the ESPN app.

The Lady Vols will make their debut at Food City Center at 6:30 p.m. ET on Oct. 31, as they host Carson-Newman in an exhibition game. That matchup will be streamed on SECN+.

Tennessee opens the regular season at home on Nov. 5, as Samford comes to Knoxville for another 6:30 p.m. battle available on SECN+.

The Lady Vols enter the 2024-25 campaign under the direction of first-year skipper Caldwell, who possesses a 217-31 (.875) career record. She guided her previous squads to eight NCAA Tournaments in as many seasons, including two NCAA DII Final Fours and a 2022 NCAA DII National Championship. Caldwell directed Marshall University to a 26-7 overall record, 17-1 Sun Belt Conference record, a sweep of league hardware and the Thundering Herd’s first NCAA Tournament berth since 1997 in her only season there in 2023-24. For her performance, she earned SBC Coach of the Year and Spalding Maggie Dixon WBCA Division I Rookie Coach of the Year acclaim.

The Big Orange women feature six experienced players returning from last season, including 33-game starters Jewel Spear and Sara Puckett, and welcome five Power-4 level additions from the transfer portal as well as a pair of highly-regarded redshirts. The squad will employ Caldwell’s trademark high-octane offense and intense pressure defense, looking to propel Tennessee to its 43rd-consecutive trip to the NCAA Tournament.

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SEC Sets Times and Networks for 2024-25 Men’s Basketball Slate

Posted on October 11, 2024

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Southeastern Conference announced Thursday afternoon the tip times and network designations for the upcoming 2024-25 men’s basketball season.

In SEC play, Tennessee one game slated for ABC or ESPN, three for ESPN, five for ESPN or ESPN2, three for ESPN2 or ESPNU and six for SEC Network. Ten of those contests are listed at 6 p.m. or later, while eight will begin at 4 p.m. or earlier.

During the non-conference portion of the season—including games previously announced—Tennessee has one matchup set for ESPN, one for ESPN or ESPN2, one for FOX, one for SEC Network, one for ACC Network, two for CBS Sports Network and six (plus an exhibition) for SEC Network+. The ledger includes five games (and an exhibition) before 6 p.m., along with eight contests after that time.

To open 2024-25, Tennessee plays Oct. 27 against Indiana (3 p.m. on SECN+) in a charity exhibition game. The regular season starts Nov. 4 versus Gardner-Webb (7 p.m. on SECN+) and the road slate tips off Nov. 9 at Louisville (noon on ACCN). The Volunteers then play at home Nov. 13 against Montana (7 p.m. on SECN+) and Nov. 17 against Austin Peay (3 p.m. on SECN+). Tennessee then heads to the Continental Tire Baha Mar Championship in Nassau, Bahamas, to play Nov. 21 versus Virginia (9:30 p.m. on CBSSN) and No. 22 versus Baylor or St. John’s (7 p.m. or 9:30 p.m. on CBSSN). It concludes the month Nov. 27 at home against UT Martin (4 p.m. on SECN+).

Up next for Tennessee is a Dec. 3 outing versus Syracuse (7 or 7:30 p.m. on ESPN/2) in the SEC/ACC Challenge. Tenth-year head coach Rick Barnes‘ team then heads to the Jimmy V Classic in New York, where it faces Miami (6:30 p.m. on ESPN). The Volunteers follow that with a Dec. 14 matchup at Illinois (5:30 p.m. on FOX). They then play three straight home games to wrap up the calendar year, first Dec. 17 against Western Carolina (7 p.m. on SECN+), then Dec. 23 versus Middle Tennessee State (7 p.m. on SECN) and finally Dec. 31 against Norfolk State (3 p.m. on SECN+).

The Volunteers’ 2025 schedule begins Jan. 4 at home against Arkansas (1 p.m. on ESPN), before road trips to play Jan. 7 at Florida (7 p.m. on ESPN2/U) and Jan. 11 at Texas (6 p.m. on ESPN/2). Tennessee returns home Jan. 15 to host Georgia (8 p.m. on SECN), then has a Jan. 18 outing at Vanderbilt (3:30 p.m. on SECN) and a Jan. 21 home affair versus Mississippi State (7 p.m. on ESPN2/U). Its final two games of the month come Jan. 25 at Auburn (8:30 p.m. on ESPN/2) and Jan. 28 at Food City Center against Kentucky (7 p.m. on ESPN).

To open the second month of the conference calendar, Tennessee has a pair of home games, Feb. 1 versus Florida (noon or 2 p.m. on ESPN/2) and Feb. 5 against Missouri (7 p.m. on SECN). Next, the Volunteers play Feb. 8 at Oklahoma (noon on ESPN/2) and Feb. 11 at Kentucky (7 p.m. on ESPN), before coming back to Knoxville for a Feb. 15 showing against Vanderbilt (1 p.m. on SECN). Following a midweek bye, Tennessee travels for a Feb. 22 matchup at Texas A&M (noon on ESPN/2) and a Feb. 25 affair at LSU (9 p.m. on SECN) to cap the month.

In the final month of SEC play, the Volunteers open action at home March 1 versus Alabama (1 p.m. or 4 p.m. on ABC/ESPN). They next play March 5 at Ole Miss (9 p.m. on ESPN2/U) and then wrap up the regular season on their home court March 8 against South Carolina (2 p.m. on SECN).

All times listed are Eastern and subject to change.

FULL 2024-25 SCHEDULE
Oct. 27 – INDIANA [Exhib.] (3 p.m. on SECN+)
Nov. 4 – GARDNER-WEBB (7 p.m. on SECN+)
Nov. 9 – at Louisville (noon on ACCN)
Nov. 13 – MONTANA (7 p.m. on SECN+)
Nov. 17 – AUSTIN PEAY (3 p.m. on SECN+)
Nov. 21 – vs. Virginia (9:30 p.m. on CBSSN)
Nov. 22 – vs. Baylor/St. John’s (7 p.m. or 9:30 p.m. on CBSSN)
Nov. 27 – UT MARTIN (4 p.m. on SECN+)
Dec. 3 – SYRACUSE (7 or 7:30 p.m. on ESPN/2)
Dec. 10 – vs. Miami (6:30 p.m. on ESPN)
Dec. 14 – at Illinois (5:30 p.m. on FOX)
Dec. 17 – WESTERN CAROLINA (7 p.m. on SECN+)
Dec. 23 – MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE (7 p.m. on SECN)
Dec. 31 – NORFOLK STATE (3 p.m. on SECN+)
Jan. 4 – ARKANSAS (1 p.m. on ESPN)
Jan. 7 – at Florida (7 p.m. on ESPN2/U)
Jan. 11 – at Texas (6 p.m. on ESPN/2)
Jan. 15 – GEORGIA (8 p.m. on SECN)
Jan. 18 – at Vanderbilt (3:30 p.m. on SECN)
Jan. 21 – MISSISSIPPI STATE (7 p.m. on ESPN2/U)
Jan. 25 – at Auburn (8:30 p.m. on ESPN/2)
Jan. 28 – KENTUCKY (7 p.m. on ESPN)
Feb. 1 – FLORIDA (12 p.m. or 2 p.m. on ESPN/2)
Feb. 5 – MISSOURI (7 p.m. on SECN)
Feb. 8 – at Oklahoma (12 p.m. on ESPN/2)
Feb. 11 – at Kentucky (7 p.m. on ESPN)
Feb. 15 – VANDERBILT (1 p.m. on SECN)
Feb. 22 – at Texas A&M (12 p.m. on ESPN/2)
Feb. 25 – at LSU (9 p.m. on SECN)
March 1 – ALABAMA (1 p.m. or 4 p.m. on ABC/ESPN)
March 5 – at Ole Miss (9 p.m. on ESPN2/U)
March 8 – SOUTH CAROLINA (2 p.m. on SECN)

To keep up with the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team on social media, follow @Vol_Hoops on Instagram and X/Twitter, as well as /tennesseebasketball on Facebook.

TDOT Officials say Forms Residents are Receiving in Flood Damaged Areas are not a Scam

Posted on October 10, 2024

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is contacting property owners along state routes impacted by flooding to gain right-of-way access during the rebuilding process.

Officials say the form is not a scam as many property owners have expressed concern about the form’s legitimacy.

TDOT is contacting property owners to gain temporary right-of-entry access to repair and reconstruct impacted state routes in their existing location. They need permission to be on resident’s property as crews repair or rebuild roads.

If you own property along the highlighted State Routes impacted by Helene, TDOT needs to speak with you.

Property owners can contact TDOT by emailing [email protected] or by calling 833-TDOTFIX (836-8349) and following the voice prompts.

Link to Form: Form 6 template.pdf

Link to Property Map: (Binder1.pdf (tn.gov))

Link to Helene Recovery Information and Right-of-Entry FAQs: Hurricane Helene Recovery (tn.gov)

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City of Knoxville Reminding Downtown Motorists of Weekend Road Closures

Posted on October 10, 2024

Some roads in downtown Knoxville will close to traffic on the weekends through the end of the year.

It’s part of an ongoing effort by the City of Knoxville to make the downtown area more friendly to pedestrians. The city says it will be closing Market Street between Clinch Avenue and Union Avenue and Union Avenue between Walnut and Gay Street on weekends.

The closures are expected to go from Fridays at 6 p.m. to Sundays at 6 p.m. The only exception being this weekend when road closures will start Saturday.

I-26 in Unicoi County Reopens after Helene Flooding, TDOT Says

Posted on October 10, 2024

Unicoi County, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Department of Transportation today Thursday reopened a section of I-26 in Unicoi County closed previously due to flooding from Hurricane Helene.

TDOT officials say the roadway is open from the
Tennessee/North Carolina state line to Exit 40 in Erwin, Tennessee for local traffic and deliveries only. Officials stress that the interstate is not open to commercial vehicles or thru-traffic.

They add that local law enforcement will be on the road to enforce the restrictions.

According to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, all roads in western North Carolina should still be considered closed due to the widespread damage.

In addition, TDOT says drivers should use extreme caution along the Nolichucky River corridor while crews continue assessing local roads, and State Route 36 remains impassable in Unicoi County.

*I-26 in Unicoi County reopens after Helene flooding, TDOT says*. (*Pexels*)

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Tennessee Offensive Line Lands On 2024 Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll

Posted on October 10, 2024

NEW YORK — For the fourth consecutive year, Tennessee’s offensive line has earned a spot on the Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll, recognizing the nation’s most outstanding offensive line units.

The Vols are one of 22 teams on the 2024 honor roll, including four SEC units.

Tennessee’s offensive line has paved the way and protected for a unit that is putting up 519 yards of total offense per game, ranking second in the SEC and fifth in the FBS this season. The Vols lead the league and rank fourth nationally in scoring offense (46.0 points per game), while UT’s rushing attack ranks atop the conference and fifth in the country with 266.8 yards per game on the ground.

The Vols’ 2024 offensive line unit has combined for 138 collegiate starts. Preseason first team All-American center Cooper Mays and senior right guard Javontez Spraggins have been mainstays on the o-line during the Josh Heupel era, touting 37 and 42 career starts respectively. Mays has not allowed a sack in 19 straight appearances, a streak that dates to the 2022 season and spans more than 600 pass block snaps according to PFF.

Under the direction of offensive line coach Glen Elarbee, Tennessee was named a semifinalist for the Joe Moore Award in 2022 and 2023. The Vols joined Oregon, Georgia and Michigan as the only schools to accomplish that feat.

The Joe Moore Award is named after Joe Moore, widely regarded as one of the best offensive line coaches in college football history, most notably for his work at Notre Dame and the University of Pittsburgh.

The Joe Moore Award voting committee judges solely on six criteria: toughness, effort, teamwork, consistency, technique and finishing. The selection of semifinalists will be made on Nov. 12, and finalists will be chosen on Dec. 3. Selection of the 2024 Joe Moore Award winner will be made public after a surprise visit to the winning university’s campus in late December.

2024 Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll
Alabama
Army
Clemson
Iowa
Kansas State
Louisiana
LSU
Miami
Michigan
Navy
Ohio State
Oregon
Penn State
Rutgers
SMU
Tennessee
Texas
Texas Tech
UConn
UNLV
Western Michigan
West Virginia

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Knoxville Police Need Your Help to Identify a Shooting Suspect

Posted on October 10, 2024

Knoxville Police Detectives need your help to identify a shooting suspect.

The shooting happened in the 1500 block of Connecticut Avenue on September 28th and was captured on video.

The victim, a 48-year-old man, was shot in the foot. The suspect, wearing dark-colored clothes, ran from the scene.

If you have any information, you are asked to contact East Tennessee Vall at 865-215-7165.

KCHD Offers Free Flu Shots for Statewide Campaign

Posted on October 10, 2024

Knoxville, Tenn. – The Knox County Health Department will offer free flu shots at four locations as a part of the Tennessee Department of Health’s Fight Flu TN Day. Fight Flu TN will take place on Oct. 15 with select locations across the state offering free flu shots.

KCHD will offer the vaccines at the following locations:

Knox County Health Department
- 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- 140 Dameron Ave
Sarah Simpson Professional Development Technology Center
- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- 801 Tipton Ave (in the Great Room)
Sarah Moore Greene Elementary
- 4:30 – 7 p.m.
- 3001 Brooks Ave
Lonsdale Elementary
- 4:30 – 7 p.m.
- 1505 Louisiana Ave

The clinics are open to the public. KCHD will vaccinate insured and uninsured adults and children at no cost to the patient. No appointments are needed.

Early Voting for the 2024 Presidential and Federal / State Elections Begins Next Week

Posted on October 10, 2024

Knox County offers twelve early voting locations – the most ever for a Knox County election – with generous hours and two Saturdays

Knoxville – Early voting begins Wednesday, October 16 at eleven (11) locations across Knox County. Those locations are:

NEW – FARRAGUT – Village Green Shopping Center (Old Stein Mart) – 11437 Kingston Pike

NEW – CORRYTON/GIBBS – Gibbs Ruritan Club – 7827 Tazewell Pike

EAST KNOX COUNTY – Carter Senior Center – 9040 Asheville Highway

DOWNTOWN – City County Building, Small Assembly Room – 400 Main Street

WEST KNOXVILLE – Downtown West – 1645 Downtown West Blvd., Unit 40

EAST KNOXVILLE – Eternal Life Harvest Center at Five Points – 2410 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

NORTH KNOX COUNTY – Halls Recreation Center – 6933 Recreation Lane

NORTHWEST KNOX COUNTY – Karns Senior Center – 8042 Oak Ridge Highway

NORTHWEST KNOXVILLE – Knoxville Expo Center – 5441 Clinton Highway

SOUTH KNOXVILLE – Meridian Baptist Church – 6513 Chapman Highway

NORTHEAST KNOXVILLE – New Harvest Park – 4775 New Harvest Lane

Additionally, a 12^th location will be open on the University of Tennessee campus for the last week of early voting (October 28 to 31).

UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE – Baker School – 1640 Cumberland Avenue

HOURS

For most locations:

9 am to 6 pm – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8 am to 8 pm – Wednesdays
8 am to 1 pm – Saturday, October 19
8 am to 5 pm – Saturday, October 26
Closed Sundays

For Meridian Baptist Church in south Knoxville:

The above schedule, with the following exceptions:

8 am to 5 pm – Wednesdays
9 am to 3 pm on October 31 (Halloween; the last day of early voting)

For the Karns Senior Center in northwest Knox County:

8 am to 5 pm – Monday to Friday
Closed Saturday and Sunday

For the Baker School on the University of Tennessee campus:

9 am to 6 pm – Monday, October 28
9 am to 6 pm – Tuesday, October 29
8 am to 8 pm – Wednesday, October 30
9 am to 6 pm – Thursday, October 31

All daily Knox County early voting schedules can be viewed at: https://knoxcounty.org/election/2024elections/pdfs/20241105-EarlyVotingDailySchedule.pdf?

NOTE FOR FIRST-TIME VOTERS – Be aware that, while having your voter registration card is helpful to speed up the early voting process, you do not need it to vote. However, all voters must present a photo identification issued by the State of Tennessee (such as a Tennessee Driver’s License) or the Federal Government (such as a passport).

Out-of-state driver’s licenses and student IDs are not sufficient for identification purposes for voting under Tennessee law. For more information on photo ID, visit: https://sos.tn.gov/elections/faqs/what-id-is-required-when-voting?

For more information on elections, visit the Election Commission at https://www.knoxcounty.org/election/ or call 865-215-2480.

Weather-Related Deaths in East Tennessee Continue to Climb

Posted on October 10, 2024

Flood clean-up continues in East Tennessee after Helene and unfortunately another death is confirmed in the state.

TEMA says there has been 17 weather-related deaths in Tennessee and officials are still searching for 6 missing people.

Governor Bill Lee says the state is extending the tax filing date for businesses in certain disaster areas to May of next year.

Also, people who lost their homes can also qualify for a sales tax refund on appliances and furniture.

FILE: Water from the remnants of Hurricane Helene washed out roads and submerged bridges in East Tennessee over the weekend. (Courtesy: WSMV)

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SEC, Lady Vols Share Basketball TV Designations

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Jim Kelly • 0 Comments

Eric TrainerWomen’s BasketballOctober 10, 2024 The 2024-25 Southeastern Conference women’s basketball broadcast schedule was released by the league on Thursday afternoon, clearing the way for the University of Tennessee to reveal nearly all tip times and TV designations for the upcoming season. Fans interested in cheering on Kim Caldwell‘s high-energy squad should visit AllVols.com for ticket information. Big…… Continue Reading

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SEC Sets Times and Networks for 2024-25 Men’s Basketball Slate

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Jim Kelly • 0 Comments

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Southeastern Conference announced Thursday afternoon the tip times and network designations for the upcoming 2024-25 men’s basketball season. In SEC play, Tennessee one game slated for ABC or ESPN, three for ESPN, five for ESPN or ESPN2, three for ESPN2 or ESPNU and six for SEC Network. Ten of those contests are…… Continue Reading

TDOT Officials say Forms Residents are Receiving in Flood Damaged Areas are not a Scam

Posted on October 10, 2024 by rcadle • 0 Comments

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is contacting property owners along state routes impacted by flooding to gain right-of-way access during the rebuilding process. Officials say the form is not a scam as many property owners have expressed concern about the form’s legitimacy. TDOT is contacting property owners to gain temporary right-of-entry access to repair and…… Continue Reading

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City of Knoxville Reminding Downtown Motorists of Weekend Road Closures

Posted on October 10, 2024 by rcadle • 0 Comments

Some roads in downtown Knoxville will close to traffic on the weekends through the end of the year. It’s part of an ongoing effort by the City of Knoxville to make the downtown area more friendly to pedestrians. The city says it will be closing Market Street between Clinch Avenue and Union Avenue and Union…… Continue Reading

I-26 in Unicoi County Reopens after Helene Flooding, TDOT Says

Posted on October 10, 2024 by rtravers • 0 Comments

Unicoi County, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Department of Transportation today Thursday reopened a section of I-26 in Unicoi County closed previously due to flooding from Hurricane Helene. TDOT officials say the roadway is open from theTennessee/North Carolina state line to Exit 40 in Erwin, Tennessee for local traffic and deliveries only. Officials stress that the…… Continue Reading

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Tennessee Offensive Line Lands On 2024 Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Jim Kelly • 0 Comments

NEW YORK — For the fourth consecutive year, Tennessee’s offensive line has earned a spot on the Joe Moore Award Midseason Honor Roll, recognizing the nation’s most outstanding offensive line units. The Vols are one of 22 teams on the 2024 honor roll, including four SEC units. Tennessee’s offensive line has paved the way and protected…… Continue Reading

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Knoxville Police Need Your Help to Identify a Shooting Suspect

Posted on October 10, 2024 by rcadle • 0 Comments

Knoxville Police Detectives need your help to identify a shooting suspect. The shooting happened in the 1500 block of Connecticut Avenue on September 28th and was captured on video. The victim, a 48-year-old man, was shot in the foot. The suspect, wearing dark-colored clothes, ran from the scene. If you have any information, you are…… Continue Reading

KCHD Offers Free Flu Shots for Statewide Campaign

Posted on October 10, 2024 by rcadle • 0 Comments

Knoxville, Tenn. – The Knox County Health Department will offer free flu shots at four locations as a part of the Tennessee Department of Health’s Fight Flu TN Day. Fight Flu TN will take place on Oct. 15 with select locations across the state offering free flu shots. KCHD will offer the vaccines at the…… Continue Reading

Early Voting for the 2024 Presidential and Federal / State Elections Begins Next Week

Posted on October 10, 2024 by rcadle • 0 Comments

Knox County offers twelve early voting locations – the most ever for a Knox County election – with generous hours and two Saturdays Knoxville – Early voting begins Wednesday, October 16 at eleven (11) locations across Knox County. Those locations are: Additionally, a 12th location will be open on the University of Tennessee campus for the…… Continue Reading

Weather-Related Deaths in East Tennessee Continue to Climb

Posted on October 10, 2024 by rcadle • 0 Comments

Flood clean-up continues in East Tennessee after Helene and unfortunately another death is confirmed in the state. TEMA says there has been 17 weather-related deaths in Tennessee and officials are still searching for 6 missing people. Governor Bill Lee says the state is extending the tax filing date for businesses in certain disaster areas to…… Continue Reading