KNOXVILLE, Tenn — Rent in Knoxville has soared 36% since March 2020, and it could get harder for students to find housing after the University of Tennessee announced a new lottery system for its dorms this fall, saying it needs to prioritize housing for a larger freshman class. In November 2021, UT announced it was… Keep Reading
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — City leaders are pointing some of the blame for the rise in crime in Tennessee schools on population growth. State Senator Mark Pody said as the state grows it’s difficult to keep up with the rising demand for more police officers and teachers. Pody said the state needs to slow down… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Athletics is now in rare company with its programs’ elite performances. According to the school, Tennessee is one of two schools ever to be ranked No. 1 in football, men’s and women’s basketball, baseball and softball. The other school to do this is the University of Texas. Most recently, Vols baseball… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Five East Tennessee school districts will need new directors before the start of next year, but the leader of the state’s organization of superintendents said it could be tough to find candidates amid a surge in openings. The leaders of Knox, Blount, Sevier, Hamblen and Jefferson County schools have all announced intentions… Keep Reading
Mark your calendar, put on your thinking cap, and tune into East Tennessee Public Service Television tonight for the start of the East Tennessee PBS Scholars’ Bowl. The popular academic tournament will be aired on PBS at 5:30 p.m. on weekdays with new episodes through March 14. High school students from public, private, parochial and… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Homecoming festivities continued on Wednesday at the University of Tennessee as students competed to build the tallest tower of cans. The competition benefited a UT program supporting students who face food insecurity. While building the tallest tower of cans, students also collected canned food for the Big Orange Pantry program. It gives… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Chancellor Donde Plowman announced Wednesday the university will offer three new in-state scholarships designed to enable more students across the state to attend Tennessee’s flagship land-grant institution. The Distinguished Tennessean Scholarship will provide tuition and mandatory fees for one student from each of the 95 counties in Tennessee who embodies… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Forbes magazine recognized the University of Tennessee in Knoxville as one of the best places to work in the state. UT earned the state’s number seven spot, officials said. “We’ve worked hard to make working here an enjoyable and safe place for our employees. It’s amazing to see these efforts are being… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Welcome week is underway at the University of Tennessee, and hundreds of new freshmen are on campus. Some are leaving home for the first time and and will miss certain family members. “Kinda miss my dog from home,” said Rory Coll, an incoming freshman from Maryland. Coll had to leave his own… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – With the start of the 2021 regular season a week away, it was a perfect night for high school football dress rehearsal across east Tennessee on Jamboree night. Included was Neyland Stadium and the Knox County Jamboree. Neyland Stadium starting its 100 year birthday anniversary celebration by making so many memories… Keep Reading
