After concluding non-conference play with an emphatic 65-24 Homecoming victory over UT Martin last week, No. 3/3 Tennessee jumps back into conference play to begin its stretch run with a top-20 matchup against #19/17 Kentucky on Saturday night inside a sold-out Neyland Stadium.… MORE
Heading into a five-week gauntlet of SEC play, the third-ranked Tennessee Volunteers wrap up their three-game homestand Saturday night when the No. 19/17 Kentucky Wildcats visit Neyland Stadium for the 118th all-time meeting in the series (7 p.m. ET, ESPN).… MORE
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Charles F. Lomax Jr. is announced as the new Knoxville Area Urban League CEO.
Officials said Lomax has served as a city director for almost three years and emerged during a national search.
Officials said Lomax will be succeed Phyllis Y. Nichols who was the longest-serving CEO in the organization’s 54-year history in Knoxville.
Lomax said it is an honor to be entrusted with the great responsibility of leading the Knoxville Area Urban League and furthering its mission of empowering the undeserved.
Lomax will begin his position on Dec. 12.
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Teen is charged in Knoxville shooting
The Knoxville Police Department said Larry McBee is accused of shooting a man after a struggle over a gun outside of a home in North Knoxville on Monday.
KPD said McBee fled from officers on Wednesday, but was later taken into custody in Jefferson County.
KPD said McBee is in custody on charges of aggravated robbery and felony evading arrest.
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Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel held his final media availability of the week ahead of Saturday’s SEC home game vs. Kentucky at 7pm ET.… MORE
A woman is arrested after stealing a man’s car and wheelchair.
Officials said Jasmine Newman was living with a man acting as his caregiver, and was also romantically involved with him.
Officials said the man needed help being transported on a daily basis, so he agreed to buy Newman a car so she could take him places.
Officials said after the two bought a car, Newman took the man home and left with his wheelchair and car’s paperwork, but never returned. Newman did not return any of the phone calls from the man, and then he called police after he realized he had been deceived.
Newman is charged with theft and financial exploitation of an elderly or vulnerable person.
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The Tennessee women’s basketball team is ranked No. 4 in the USA TODAY Coaches Preseason Top 25 poll that was released on Wednesday. … MORE
The 11th-ranked Tennessee basketball team hits the hardwood for the first time in 2022-23 on Friday, heading to Frisco, Texas, to take on No. 2 Gonzaga in the Legends of Basketball Classic exhibition game. Tip-off is set for 9 p.m. ET at the Comerica Center. … MORE
The 12th Annual Big Kahuna Wing Festival (now Big Kahuna Labor Day Festival) returns to World’s Fair Park on Sunday, August 31st from 3pm to 9pm!
The 105th Tennessee Valley Fair is here! September 5th-14th
Peace, love, and donate blood! MEDIC Regional Blood Center is offering tie-dye shirts for donors in the month of August (August 1st – 31st). Plus, MEDIC Regional Blood Center is celebrating ALYX (pronounced Alex) donors. Donate on ALYX in August and receive a special edition BLEAD by example shirt.
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