Crews Looking for More than 100 Unaccounted for in Unicoi, Washington County

Crews Looking for More than 100 Unaccounted for in Unicoi, Washington County

Unicoi County, TN (WOKI) More than a hundred people are still missing in two of the hardest-hit areas in East Tennessee after the remnants of Hurricane Helene brought massive flooding, damaging infrastructure and leaving people stranded. Rescue crews, to include those from Knoxville and Knox County, are assisting the search efforts in Unicoi County, responding…MORE

Aulia and Tomase Advance to Singles Sweet 16 at ITA All-American Championships
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Aulia and Tomase Advance to Singles Sweet 16 at ITA All-American Championships

CARY, N.C. – The Tennessee pair of Catherine Aulia and Elza Tomase each secured singles victories at the 2024 ITA All-American Championships on Thursday, advancing to the Round of 16 at Cary Tennis Park. In the singles main draw Round of 32, No. 62 Elza Tomase earned the highest-ranked win of her career, powering past No. 3 Celia-Belle Mohr of Vanderbilt, 6-1, 5-7,…MORE

Bru McCoy Tabbed to 2024 Witten Award Watch List
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Bru McCoy Tabbed to 2024 Witten Award Watch List

DALLAS – Tennessee’s Bru McCoy was named to the 2024 Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award watch list on Thursday, which is in its eighth season of recognizing the top leaders in college football. The Witten Award honors the type of exemplary character and commitment to community, family and teammates demonstrated by Jason Witten, the 2012…MORE

Fall Ball Week 1 Schedule Update
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Fall Ball Week 1 Schedule Update

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Due to inclement weather scheduled to move through Knoxville Wednesday through Friday, Wednesday’s matchup against Carson-Newman and Friday’s contest versus Walters State has been postponed. The Lady Vols will play Walters State on Sunday, Sept. 29, with first pitch scheduled for 11 a.m. ET. Their game against Carson-Newman is being moved to Wednesday, Oct. 16. Saturday’s…MORE

#20 Lady Vols Open SEC Play with Win Against Alabama
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#20 Lady Vols Open SEC Play with Win Against Alabama

Game Recap: Volleyball | September 25, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Another 30-kill night from graduate student outside hitter Nina Cajic lifted the 20th-ranked Tennessee Lady Vols to a five-set victory (25-17, 25-27, 25-20, 23-25, 15-11) against Alabama in the SEC opener on Wednesday night at Food City Center. Cajic, who earned SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week honors on…MORE

5/6 Vols Taking Full Advantage of Early Open Week After 4-0 Start
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5/6 Vols Taking Full Advantage of Early Open Week After 4-0 Start

 Download Videos KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 5/6 Tennessee is riding high as it works through its first of two open weeks this season. The Volunteers are coming off their second ranked win of the year after toppling No. 15/13 Oklahoma in Norman last Saturday night to record the program’s first road victory over an AP ranked…MORE

Keenan Pili Among Semifinalists For William V. Campbell Trophy
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Keenan Pili Among Semifinalists For William V. Campbell Trophy

IRVING, Texas — The National Football Foundation (NFF) announced Wednesday that Tennessee redshirt senior linebacker Keenan Pili is one of 203 semifinalists for the William V. Campbell Trophy – college football’s premier scholar-athlete award. Celebrating its 35th year, the Campbell Trophy recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation for his combined academic success, football…MORE

Josh Heupel Earns Bear Bryant Awards National Coach of the Week Honors
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Josh Heupel Earns Bear Bryant Awards National Coach of the Week Honors

HOUSTON – After leading fifth-ranked Tennessee to a 4-0 start for the second time in three seasons, head coach Josh Heupel has been named the Bear Bryant Awards Coach of the Week following the Volunteers’ 25-15 victory at then-No. 15 Oklahoma. Heupel defeated his alma mater for his 10th ranked win at Tennessee, while improving to 31-12 overall…MORE

Jermod McCoy Named Thorpe Award National Defensive Back of the Week
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Jermod McCoy Named Thorpe Award National Defensive Back of the Week

OKLAHOMA CITY – Coming off a dominant defensive performance in Tennessee’s victory over No. 15 Oklahoma this past weekend, sophomore defensive back Jermod McCoy has been named the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award National Defensive Back of the Week. McCoy has proved to be one of the top cornerbacks in the nation through four weeks, and he did it again…MORE

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Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Nominate your favorite Non-profit organization to get a fresh coat of paint up to $10,000 provided by Sherwin Williams! Nominations for Painting With A Purpose 2025 open on April 28th, 2025 and ends the first week of June. The winner will be announced in July.

Phillip Fulmer Golf Classic (5/2)

Phillip Fulmer Golf Classic (5/2)

Friday, May 2nd. Avalon Country Club. Benefitting the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley. Check out the AMAZING AUCTION ITEMS!

Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

Join Blount Memorial Saturday, May 10 as they host their Inaugural Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer to honor breast cancer survivors, remember those who have fought the battle, and raise money to expand access to life-saving breast cancer screening and diagnostic services right here in Blount County! Gather for this event at Blount Memorial Health Center at Springbrook – 220 Associates Blvd. Alcoa, TN.