KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee football is favored to win by 47.5 points against Akron on Saturday. It’s not often the Vols have been that much of a favorite against opposing teams. Since the 2006-2007 season, they have been favored by 40 points or more just four times. Continue reading on WBIR.com Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Keep the Tennessee River Beautiful is hosting four cleanups beginning in October, which is Keep the Tennessee River Watershed Beautiful Month. The cleanups will take place in Tennessee, Mississippi, and Kentucky along the Tennessee River in places that have been impacted by flooding and/or tornados in recent years. Those who volunteer will receive gear from both KTNRB and from… Keep Reading
Floridian burger chain Ford’s Garage is hitting the road for the Volunteer State. The classic-car-inspired neighborhood restaurant brand is looking for franchise partners to expand across the state, with the intent to open locations in Knoxville, Memphis, and Nashville in the next few years. Continue reading on Knoxville News Sentinel Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Knoxville authorities and organizations came together to celebrate National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. This year’s appreciation week is from Sept. 11-17. Tennessee Highway Patrol – Knoxville, Tennessee Trucking Association and Great West Casualty Company provided truck drivers with boxed lunches and a cooler. Continue reading on WATE Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — 40% of people living in Knox County are battling a mental health issue, according to a report from the Mental Health Association. People are struggling and resources to help them are in short supply. “I just kind of always felt empty,” Annabelle Emert said. She has struggled for years with her mental health. Continue… Keep Reading
Fall is about so much more than just football in East Tennessee. With summer heat dissipating, it’s time for autumn celebrations and traditions. There are plenty of events happening! Continue reading on Knoxville News Sentinel Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – The 2022 Greater Knoxville Heart Walk will kick off on Saturday September 24th at 8:30am at Zoo Knoxville. The Greater Knoxville Heart Walk has a long tradition of raising awareness for heart disease throughout East Tennessee by providing an engaging event that is fun for the whole family. Continue reading… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — More than 230,000 East Tennesseans are at risk of hunger. Many of them are the state’s youngest and most vulnerable. A local credit union is helping put food on the table of homes across the area. When you think of a financial institution you think of checkings and savings, but for… Keep Reading
The Medal of Honor Celebration in Knoxville has come and gone, and it could be one of the last events of its kind. Joe Thompson, chairman of the Knoxville celebration, has been hard at work coordinating the event to make sure it was a success. He joked that after the whirlwind of festivities concludes, he’s changing his phone… Keep Reading
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – The Tennessee Volunteers went up on the Associated Press College Football Top 15 poll which is one of their highest rankings since Week 5 of the 2020 season. The AP released its Top 25 poll last Tuesday after Week 1 of the college football season with Vols coming in at No. 24.… Keep Reading
