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UT moves forward with Neyland Entertainment District
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UT moves forward with Neyland Entertainment District

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The Neyland Entertainment District project on the University of Tennessee campus has moved forward, being awarded to the 865 Neyland Project Team. The group is made up of Jake Miller, Taylor Gray, the Hartland Hotel Group and Johnson Architecture and is being led by Dixon Greenwood. We are absolutely thrilled to…MORE

Rural Metro Fire Has a New Chief
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Rural Metro Fire Has a New Chief

Rural Metro Fire has a new chief. Jeffrey Devlin has been with Rural Metro since 1990, serving as a firefighter, paramedic and more. He’s also been the assistant chief of operations for the last five years. “Rural Metro Fire has an over 45-year history of excellence in serving Knox County. My intention is we will…MORE

TBI Endangered Child Alert for Missing 11 Month-Old Out of Kingsport has Ended

TBI Endangered Child Alert for Missing 11 Month-Old Out of Kingsport has Ended

UPDATE 7/25/24: We have good news to pass along this morning! With assistance from the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office, Dreama Powell has been located at a residence in Lebanon. Taylor Powell is in custody. Thanks to everyone who shared and helped us get the word out! Original story: An Endangered Child Alert has been issued…MORE

Tennessee’s Traditional Sales Tax Holiday Starts Tomorrow

Tennessee’s Traditional Sales Tax Holiday Starts Tomorrow

Tennessee’s traditional sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies and computers begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2024.    During this time clothing, school supplies and computers may be purchased tax-free.  Certain restrictions apply.  Items sold online are also eligible.  Items must be…MORE

Appalachian Electric Cooperative Identifies Lineman Who Died on the Job

Appalachian Electric Cooperative Identifies Lineman Who Died on the Job

Rutledge, TN (WOKI) A lineman with Appalachian Electric Cooperative who died on the job Tuesday morning has been identified. AEC officials say crews were working in Grainger County around 9:20 a.m. when “an electrical contact occurred on the site.” The person involved, identified as Nathan Potter, was taken to the hospital but died. In a…MORE

A Tennessee Lawmaker Introducing Articles of Impeachment Against Vice President Kamala Harris
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A Tennessee Lawmaker Introducing Articles of Impeachment Against Vice President Kamala Harris

Representative Andy Ogles out of Nashville has introduced two articles of impeachment against Vice President Kamala Harris. He introduced the articles for high crimes and misdemeanors for what he says is Harris’ refusal to uphold immigration laws and a breach of public trust. Ogle says Harris was willfully and systematically refused to uphold federal immigration…MORE

Mayor Jacobs to Host His Sixth Annual SchoolMania
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Mayor Jacobs to Host His Sixth Annual SchoolMania

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, local leaders, members of his staff and volunteers are set to return for the sixth annual School Mania, event, which runs from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday (July 26) in the parking lot of the Jacob Building in Chilhowee Park. This also will be the biggest SchoolMania…MORE

The FAFSA Deadline is Approaching which is a Requirement for Students Seeking TN Promise or Hope Scholarships

The FAFSA Deadline is Approaching which is a Requirement for Students Seeking TN Promise or Hope Scholarships

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) By Josh Jarnagin– For students seeking help completing this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, tnAchieves is providing more than 60 clinics throughout the state, including several in East Tennessee. Officials said these free and open-to-the-public FAFSA clinics are designed to give students and families an opportunity to complete the…MORE

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