JEREMY PRUITT TO BE INTRODUCED THURSDAY AS TENNESSEE’S NEXT HEAD FOOTBALL COACH
University of Tennessee, Knoxville Chancellor Beverly Davenport and Director of Athletics Phillip Fulmer will hold a press conference Thursday at 6:05 p.m. ET in the Peyton Manning Locker Room to introduce Jeremy Pruitt as Tennessee’s next head football coach. The press conference will be streamed live on UTsports.com and can be heard throughout the state on the […]
Manning Inducted In To College Football Hall of Fame
Peyton Manning rewrote the University of Tennessee football record books as a quarterback from 1994 to 1997, becoming the Volunteers’ all-time leader in passing yards (11,201), wins by a quarterback (39) and passing touchdowns (89), while winning the Davey O’Brien Award, Johnny Unitas Award and the Maxwell Award, among several honors, and leading UT to […]
Diabetes Prevention Begins With You
As the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, diabetes is the primary cause of kidney failure, lower-limb amputations and adult-onset blindness. The Tennessee Department of Health encourages individuals to take the necessary steps to prevent this disease. “More than one in ten people in Tennessee have diabetes and about 250,000 Tennesseans are […]
Evidence Containing Dangerous Drug Combinations Submitted to TBI Lab
Special Agents with the Drug Investigation Division of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are concerned about recent evidence submissions to the TBI crime lab. Two different pieces of evidence from ongoing drug cases contained a deadly combination of drugs, and Agents are worried that there are more lethal blends of drugs being sold and used […]
White Pine Holds Annual Christmas Parade
The city of White Pine held their annual Christmas parade over the weekend. The parade featured local businesses, churches, and organizations, and followed a route along Main Street. Several members of the community gathered to take in the sights and sounds of Christmas. The parade is a cherished event in White Pine, and Christmas spirit […]
Toys to Check Out This Christmas Season
With the passing of November, the holiday season is upon us, and everyone is eager to get to Christmas. If you are looking to get some of your holiday shopping out of the way before a last minute scramble, or just looking for some gift ideas before you head out we, are here to help. […]
New Software Can Verify Someone’s Identity by their DNA in Minutes
In the science-fiction movie Gattaca, visitors only clear security if a blood test and readout of their genetic profile matches the sample on file. Now, cheap DNA sequencers and custom software could make real-time DNA-authentication a reality. Researchers at Columbia University and the New York Genome Center have developed a method to quickly and accurately […]
State Fire Marshal Warns of Increased Fire, CO Risks During Heating Season
Although Tennessee is experiencing mild temperatures this week, the State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) reminds consumers that winter is indeed coming, and bringing with it an increased risk for home fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. The SFMO urges consumers to take safety measures to avoid the hazards that can result from using household heating appliances […]
UT Study: Tennessee’s Uninsured Number Up Slightly, But Still Near 20-Year Low
A University of Tennessee, Knoxville report released today shows that Tennessee’s overall uninsured rate increased from the 2016 level of 5.5 percent to 6 percent in 2017. Nonetheless, the reported uninsured rate is still at one of the lowest levels in the past two decades. The report entitled The Impact of TennCare: A Survey of Recipients, […]
Dandridge Bridge SR92 (Blue/Green Bridge) Blasted Thursday Morning – Video
The Dandridge (SR 92) Bridge was originally built by the Nashville Bridge Company between 1942-1944. The Dandridge Bridge is vital in that it provides a direct route from the city of Dandridge to the residents of the Chestnut Hill area. The replacement of the existing bridge was let to contract on October 16, 2015. The […]
Governor Haslam Designates 22 Healthier Tennessee Communities
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness CEO Richard Johnson today designated 22 communities as Healthier Tennessee Communities. The recognition honors Anderson, Bedford, Benton, Bledsoe, Cumberland, DeKalb, Giles, Grundy, Hamblen, Hardeman, Henderson, Houston, Lake, Marshall, McNairy, Obion, Roane, Sevier, Tipton, Trousdale and Unicoi counties and the city of Spring Hill for […]
Unemployment Rate 3% in Jefferson County
Nearly all Tennessee counties continued to have unemployment rates below 5.0 percent in October 2017, following a record-breaking September when, for the first time ever, each of the state’s 95 counties experienced a rate below 5.0 percent. October marked the fifth consecutive month Tennessee’s statewide unemployment rate was in record territory, matching the all-time low […]
Statement from University of Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Athletic Director John Currie
After reports that the University of Tennessee were in talks with Ohio State Defensive Coordinator Greg Schiano leaked yesterday afternoon, the backlash prompted both parties to walk away from the deal. Earlier today, Vice Chancellor/Athletic Director John Currie released the following statement: “As we began our search for our next head football coach earlier this […]
County Commission Holds Last Regular Meeting of 2017
Two resolutions that would have changed the approach to economic development in Jefferson County failed to find favor with the Jefferson County Commission when they met for their regular voting meeting last week. Resolution 2017-51 and Resolution 2017-52, which addressed Chamber of Commerce Accountability for open records and restructuring the hierarchy of economic development respectively, […]
Retail Expert: Holiday Shoppers Will Spend More, Break Online Sales Records
Adobe Digital Insights predicts the 2017 holiday season to be the first to break $100 billion in online sales, a 13 percent increase from last year. “To take advantage of projected trends, retailers need to ensure consumers’ online experiences are positive,” said Ann Fairhurst, professor and head of UT’s Department of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism […]
Vols Lose to Vanderbilt, 42-24, in Season Finale
The Tennessee Volunteers concluded the 2017 football season Saturday with a 42-24 loss to Vanderbilt at Neyland Stadium in front of a crowd of 83,117. After a close start, Vanderbilt (5-7, 1-7 SEC) took a 21-14 lead shortly before halftime with a touchdown. While Tennessee (4-8, 0-8) came within four points on a 49-yard field goal by Aaron […]
