Football time in Tennessee may be in full swing, but the Volunteers have been without a notable canine figure on the sidelines so far this season. A university spokesperson confirmed that Smokey XI, the newest bluetick coonhound tapped to take over gameday mascot duties, remains in training at this time. Continue reading on WATE Keep Reading
The Knoxville School Board approved a proposal from the Knoxville Alumni Association’s Save Our Stadium Committee in their regular session Monday night. As part of the plan, the school district will maintain ownership of the stadium for five years, while the Alumni Association raises funds necessary for renovation. Continue reading on KNIA KRLS Keep Reading
Two local youth nonprofit programs are receiving over half a million dollars thanks to a grant from the Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice, and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee said. The Knoxville Leadership Foundation and the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley will each receive $650,000,… Keep Reading
As play concluded on a perfect Sunday afternoon, Tennessee took home its first hardware of the season from its first home tournament in 18 years. Tennessee completed a nail-biter of final round of golf this Sunday in Loudon, Tennessee at Tennessee National Golf Course. The Vols held on to a one-stroke lead over a surging… Keep Reading
The owner of Holy Land Market and Deli on Sutherland Avenue is reaching out to the community for help finding a kidney donor. Walter Ajlouny and his wife opened the Mediterranean spot when they moved to Knoxville 18 years ago. “We try to do our best to give them good food and make them feel like family,”… Keep Reading
Knox County Schools announced a new special education plan on Tuesday that will be implemented in 2024. The announcement came tonight during a school board work session after the recently-formed special education task force presented five recommendations last month. It is set to be implemented in January. Continue reading on WATE Keep Reading
For those who are ready for cooler temperatures and apple cider, it’s almost time for the weather to change. It’s still too early to unpack the sweaters, but here’s when you may be able to expect Autumn weather and its colorful foliage. At the start of September, temperatures have started to slowly descend. While the… Keep Reading
Tennessee football is now ranked No. 9 in the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll. The Vols are coming off a 49-13 win against Virginia in their season opener, played at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Continue reading on WBIR.com Keep Reading
The tires on a broken-down wheelchair have finally been repaired for a Knoxville man who is disabled. Will Roberts depends on his chair to get around, but the tires were shredding. He was frustrated after waiting more than a month for new parts. Out of desperation, he called WATE’s Don Dare, who got in touch with the supply… Keep Reading
Ah, Knoxville! The underestimated gem of Tennessee. Why Knoxville? You might ask. Aside from its unmistakable Southern charm and its breathtaking vistas of the Smoky Mountains, Knoxville provides the best of both worlds: a lively urban scene nestled in nature’s embrace. Continue reading on Harlem World Magazine Keep Reading
