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Tennessee softball opens SEC play with shutout of LSU Tennessee improved its record to 21-0

Tennessee improved its record to 21-0

08.03.2026 03:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Leader of violent jewelry theft ring that stole from stores in Tennessee, other states, pleads guilty mid-trial A Georgia man who authorities say ran an organized and violent theft ring across multiple states has pleaded guilty mid-trial.

A Georgia man who authorities say ran an organized and violent theft ring across multiple states has pleaded guilty mid-trial.

08.03.2026 02:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜We are in dog heaven’ | Mardi Growl draws hundreds of costumed dogs, vendors to World’s Fair Park Young Williams says event helps fund programs and connect families with resources

Young Williams says event helps fund programs and connect families with resources

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β€˜Spring Into Comics’ returns to West Knoxville this weekend Knoxville comic con brings dozens of vendors and big-name creators to Rothchild Catering and Conference Center

Knoxville comic con brings dozens of vendors and big-name creators to Rothchild Catering and Conference Center

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Family remembers 19-year-old lineman killed on the job in Harlan County Family members are remembering Bryson Cottongim, a 19-year-old Clay County native who was killed while working as a lineman in Harlan County earlier this week.

Family members are remembering Bryson Cottongim, a 19-year-old Clay County native who was killed while working as a lineman in Harlan County earlier this week.

07.03.2026 23:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Former Sevierville officer charged with DUI months after off-duty crash: SCSO Alex Brots was driving a car that crashed on Bent Road in Kodak at around 2:30 a.m. on Nov. 29.

Alex Brots was driving a car that crashed on Bent Road in Kodak at around 2:30 a.m. on Nov. 29.

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Flight from Nashville to Florida diverted to Atlanta after security matter FBI Atlanta says investigation found no credible threat and no charges were filed.

FBI Atlanta says investigation found no credible threat and no charges were filed.

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Manny Marin walks off Wright State as Tennessee rallies for fifth straight win Vols outscored Raiders 3-0 over final four innings

Vols outscored Raiders 3-0 over final four innings

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Tennessee set to close the β€˜Dores’ on β€˜25/’26 season Vols will secure double-bye at SEC Tourney with win over Vandy

Vols will secure double-bye at SEC Tourney with win over Vandy

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Retired Anderson County K-9 officer dies, sheriff’s office says During the course of his career, Axel was part of 644 deployments, 320 arrests and 266 drug detections.

During the course of his career, Axel was part of 644 deployments, 320 arrests and 266 drug detections.

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One dead, 1 injured in Anderson County crash, police say The Clinton Police Department said the crash happened early Friday morning.

The Clinton Police Department said the crash happened early Friday morning.

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Tennessee’s Nate Ament unlikely to play against Vanderbilt The freshman forward missed Tuesday’s game against South Carolina

The freshman forward missed Tuesday’s game against South Carolina

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Southwest Airlines begins Knoxville service at McGhee Tyson Airport Southwest Airlines has officially began taking flyers in and out of Knoxville.

Southwest Airlines has officially began taking flyers in and out of Knoxville.

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Operation Hero’s Hill to address veteran homelessness in Knox County The Hero’s Hill Challenge is slated for Saturday, March 21 at Johnson University.

The Hero’s Hill Challenge is slated for Saturday, March 21 at Johnson University.

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Nashville teen missing for years found safe in Tennessee, US Marshals say After being found safe in Lexington and was turned over to the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services.

After being found safe in Lexington and was turned over to the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services.

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Lawmakers pushing to study government readiness for medical marijuana program in Tennessee The study is expected to be finished by Nov. 1, 2026.

The study is expected to be finished by Nov. 1, 2026.

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Nashville could soon get its first children’s museum A children’s museum may finally be coming to Nashville.

A children’s museum may finally be coming to Nashville.

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One dead, suspect in custody after gas station shooting, Knox County Sheriff’s Office said A man is dead and a suspect is in custody after a shooting at a gas station Friday night, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.

A man is dead and a suspect is in custody after a shooting at a gas station Friday night, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.

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Knoxville firefighters praise Safe Haven Baby Box after second infant surrender Firefighters said they hope to see more of these boxes installed at other fire stations across the city.

Firefighters said they hope to see more of these boxes installed at other fire stations across the city.

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β€˜Pot for Potholes’ is back as Tennessee lawmakers once again push for marijuana legalization to generate revenue for infrastructure repair Two Nashville legislators have once again introduced legislation to legalize marijuana in Tennessee so that the revenue could be used to help repair infrastructure across the state.

Two Nashville legislators have once again introduced legislation to legalize marijuana in Tennessee so that the revenue could be used to help repair infrastructure across the state.

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UT Knoxville chancellor attends NIL roundtable in Washington D.C. to discuss college athletics The discussions at the roundtable centered on name, image and likeness rules, the transfer portal and more.

The discussions at the roundtable centered on name, image and likeness rules, the transfer portal and more.

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Knoxville police ask public to avoid Market Square area According to KPD, officers believe a man jumped from a building in the area.

According to KPD, officers believe a man jumped from a building in the area.

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Pigeon Forge trolley system eyes 3 million riders as spring break season ramps up Transit Director Lynn Wilhoite said last year’s ridership reached about 2.2 million, and the city is now pushing to surpass 3 million.

Transit Director Lynn Wilhoite said last year’s ridership reached about 2.2 million, and the city is now pushing to surpass 3 million.

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FIRST ALERT: Tracking the chance for a few severe storms Saturday afternoon into early evening FIRST ALERT: Tracking the chance for a few severe storms Saturday afternoon into early evening

FIRST ALERT: Tracking the chance for a few severe storms Saturday afternoon into early evening

06.03.2026 23:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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UT finds out which vegetable, herb or flower will grow best in your garden UT said the question was a tough one to answer because of all the different regions and climates throughout Tennessee.

UT said the question was a tough one to answer because of all the different regions and climates throughout Tennessee.

06.03.2026 22:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Motorcyclist dead in Monroe County crash, THP says A motorcyclist died in a Monroe County crash Friday, according to a preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

A motorcyclist died in a Monroe County crash Friday, according to a preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol.

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BurgerBoys owner announces return of Knoxville burger joint BurgerBoys, a well-known burger restaurant that closed its doors in May of 2025, is coming back.

BurgerBoys, a well-known burger restaurant that closed its doors in May of 2025, is coming back.

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Knox County Schools announces 2026 valedictorians, salutatorians Knox County Schools announced Friday its list of 2026 valedictorians and salutatorians.

Knox County Schools announced Friday its list of 2026 valedictorians and salutatorians.

06.03.2026 19:03 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Second infant surrendered at Knoxville Fire Department baby box Friday morning saw a second infant surrendered at the Knoxville Fire Department’s Station 17 on Western Avenue.

Friday morning saw a second infant surrendered at the Knoxville Fire Department’s Station 17 on Western Avenue.

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$10M in federal funding awarded to UT for new buses, transportation changes More than 10 million federal dollars will help the University of Tennessee expand its T bus fleet on its Knoxville campus.

More than 10 million federal dollars will help the University of Tennessee expand its T bus fleet on its Knoxville campus.

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