Tennessee’s Seymour spring
Sevier County, Tennessee, is packed with things to do. Between Dollywood, the Titanic Museum, the Island in Pigeon Forge, and all those alpine coasters, it’s easy to get swept up in the tourist whirlwind. Still, I decided to take a different path on a recent trip. Instead of chasing thrill rides, I went hunting for...
With people suffering, Tennessee church SNAPped to attention
LENOIR CITY, Tenn. (BP) – The idea came up during a men’s Bible study on Oct. 29 at First Baptist Church. The government was shut down. The news said that, come Saturday, a lot of people were going to lose SNAP benefits that put food on the table.
Aqua Membranes Expands Manufacturing Operations to Tennessee
$6.6 Million Investment to Create 94 New Jobs in Knox County. Aqua Membranes, an Albuquerque-based leader in reverse osmosis (RO) membrane manufacturing, announced plans to establish its first facility outside New Mexico in Knoxville, Tennessee. The $6.6 million investment will create 94 new jobs and significantly...
Tennessee Valley Braces for Severe Weather Threat Including Tornadoes, Damaging Winds, and Large Hail
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — Meteorologists are warning residents across the Tennessee Valley to remain alert this afternoon as forecasters monitor the potential for severe thunderstorms, including tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail. According to Meteorologist Chris Nunley, a severe weather watch may be issued later...
100th annual Knoxville Veterans Day parade to honor those who served
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The 100th annual Veterans’ Day parade is preparing to march through downtown Knoxville on Tuesday, Nov. 11, to celebrate those who served in our country’s military. Every year, it features floats, bands, cars, and lots of veterans receiving the recognition they’ve earned but haven’t always...
William Blount High School honors veterans
William Blount High School held its annual Veterans Day program Friday morning in the school’s gymnasium. The program began with a procession of veterans, followed by the Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps presentation of colors. After the pledge of allegiance and the national anthem, sung by the WBHS...
Teen boy shot in leg in Knoxville, police investigation underway
The Knoxville Police Department is investigating after a 14-year-old boy was shot in the leg behind an East Knoxville apartment Friday evening.
Kinzel Springs will be remembered in marker unveiling
In the later part of the 1800s and early 1900s Blount County became known for its resorts, mineral springs, and places of retreat from larger cities. The cool mountain air and rural setting provided families with retreats from hot city life, and the railways provided a way to get them there. One such place was...
Knoxville shelters expand capacity as cold weather approaches
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Charities in Knoxville are preparing for cold days ahead as low temperatures approach the area. The Salvation Army recently added 40 beds to their shelter and four more family rooms in time for the forecasted cold blast. Major Cameron Henderson said he is seeing more people...
First Baptist supplies necessities amidst SNAP cuts
In the midst of a record-breaking government shutdown, one that’s begun to affect low-income and financially disadvantaged families across the country, buildings with stained glass and steeples have begun to become a safe haven for those whose lifeline has been cut or halted. With little answer as to how or when...
