KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – After months on the story, junior journalist Holston Haun’s first big story is coming to a close. The 11-year-old has been keeping his community informed as a Taco Bell in Strawberry Plains was renovated. The restaurant had its grand opening Tuesday.
Holston visited the WVLT News station last month, where he shared his story of jumping head-first into covering his favorite dinner spot’s rebirth. Armed with some cue cards, a camera and a can-do attitude, Holston has been posting video updates to the Team Holston Facebook page.
“I feel happy. I feel very proud,” he said after cutting the ribbon Tuesday. He got a day out of school for it — and he even inspired his sister’s high school band to attend the opening. She was one family member who helped him cover the renovations for his fan base. The other was his mom, Mary Beth Haun…