August 29, 2026
News
Two injured when tractor trailer tire blows on I-40
A tire blowout on a tractor- trailer on Interstate 40 westbound resulted in two people being injured in the traffic resulting from it Wednesday.
UT football TV windows, Texas game time announced
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee football’s SEC home opener and Checker Neyland game against Texas on Sept. 26 will kickoff at noon ET on either ABC or ESPN. The game time was part of the ESPN and SEC television window announcement Wednesday night.
Unoccupied SUV rolls into duplex
An unoccupied SUV rolled down a hillside and crashed into a Hamblen County duplex Thursday evening, causing significant damage but no injuries, according to East Hamblen Volunteer Fire Department Chief Larry Boatman.
Hamblen School Nutrition experiencing success with Summer Meal Distribution
So far, there have been some hiccups in the Bulk Feeding efforts by Hamblen County Schools and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, mainly that the need is greater than anticipated.
Smokies take two straight over Biscuits
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Knoxville kept within striking distance of first place in the Southern League North standings by splitting a doubleheader with the Montgomery Biscuits on Wednesday and then taking Thursday’s contest with an offensive explosion.
A Coach’s Calling: Pattie Ruth Taylor discusses journey to second title
How Pattie Ruth Taylor’s Russellville roots helped create a champion
Garden Grill
How to grill vegetables and toss them in Isaac Toups’ bacon vinaigrette
Lakeway Departments compete for 2026 ‘Best-Looking’ Cruiser
A total of 11 police and sheriff’s agencies in the Lakeway Area are competing to see whose law enforcement cruiser will be named Tennessee’s “Best Looking” Cruiser.
Leigh Ann Mills named Special Olympics Tennessee Coach of the Year
A Hamblen County Special Needs educator has been recognized by a state organization for her service.