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13 Tennessee Diners Longtime Residents Say Still Keep The Traditional Flavors Alive
4+ hour, 41+ min ago (1791+ words) These diners carry a special kind of magic that chain restaurants will never understand. Walk through the doors of these longtime Tennessee spots and you will find the same recipes, the same warm greetings, and the same dedication to food…...
John Shearer: Notre Dame High Begins 150th Anniversary Celebration In Style
5+ hour, 47+ min ago (1406+ words) Inside a comfortable and spacious theater likely far nicer than when the school humbly started downtown, Notre Dame High began the observance of its 150th anniversary of its founding Tuesday morning. And it did it with plenty of appreciation for the…...
Hinkle Fire Hall That Has Stood Vacant Over A Decade Finally Going Into Service
7+ hour, 18+ min ago (423+ words) A stately fire hall that was erected at Hinkle on Lookout Mountain well over a decade ago is finally going to get some use after sitting vacant all this time. Walker County officials said they are'moving forward with contracts to…...
Zoo Knoxville delving into science and legend of dragons
9+ hour, 8+ min ago (52+ words) Zoo Knoxville will host a special "Dragon Day" on Saturday to celebrate Slim the Komodo Dragon and dive into the real and imaginary lore of dragons. Zoo Knoxville will host a special "Dragon Day" on Saturday to celebrate Slim the…...
Tennessee gets Louisville kicker Cooper Ranvier to replace Max Gilbert
9+ hour, 19+ min ago (290+ words) Louisville kicker Cooper Ranvier will transfer to Tennessee football to replace Max Gilbert. Ranvier is a young accurate kicker. He made 21 of 25 field goals (84%) in the 2025 season as a redshirt freshman, ranked fifth in the ACC. He was 40-of-42 on…...
Tennessee drought and temperature swings create challenges for state's agriculture industry
9+ hour, 23+ min ago (413+ words) BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (WTVF) " Tennessee's unusually warm winter weather may feel pleasant, but the dramatic temperature swings have the potential to create serious challenges for the state's agriculture industry. With most of Tennessee now experiencing drought conditions, farmers and agricultural experts…...
Tennessee great Jason Witten reportedly joining Oklahoma coaching staff
9+ hour, 31+ min ago (234+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) " Former Dallas Cowboys and University of Tennessee standout Jason Witten is reportedly nearing a deal to join the Oklahoma football coaching staff. ESPN reported Thursday afternoon that the East Tennessee native is finalizing an agreement to serve…...
Bradley Central Tennessee vs. Hebron Christian Georgia: Watch interstate girls high school basketball showdown live
11+ hour, 16+ min ago (142+ words) A battle of unbeatens takes center stage tonight at Jim Smiddy Arena as the Bradley Central Bears (13-0) host the Hebron Christian Lions (13-0) in a high-profile interstate girls basketball showdown. With both teams sporting flawless records and championship pedigrees, this matchup…...
Trump says his 'own morality' is limit to his global power
11+ hour, 19+ min ago (141+ words) President Donald Trump reportedly told The New York Times that his "own morality" serves as the thing that could potentially limit his globa... read more... President Donald Trump reportedly told The New York Times that his "own morality" serves as…...
Johnny Knoxville reveals new “Jackass” movie set for summer release: 'Starting the year off with a bang"
11+ hour, 42+ min ago (416+ words) Summer 2026 is the season of Jackass, according to Johnny Knoxville. The 54-year-old co-creator of the stunt-comedy franchise surprised fans on Wednesday when he took to Instagram to announce that another installment was on the way, four years after the release…...