Minor League Baseball announced today that there will not be a 2020 Minor League Baseball season. The health and safety of our fans, players and staff members is our top priority. … MORE
“Johnny Majors: Straight Ahead” To Air on ESPNU on July 3
“Johnny Majors: Straight Ahead,” an hour-long documentary celebrating the life and legacy of the late Tennessee legend and College Football Hall of Famer, will debut at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, July 3 on ESPNU.… MORE
MLB.com’s Richard Justice shares 2020 MLB favorites; breaks down Braves and Cubs
Richard Justice, longtime MLB writer (MLB.com) and contributor (MLB Network) joined Heather Harrington and Vince Ferrara on Sports 180 on Monday.… MORE
Willie Gault relives UT days, compares Super Bowl Shuffle with “Thriller” & Ditka to Majors
Tennessee football and track VFL, Olympian and NFL standout Willie Gault joined John Wilkerson and JImmy Hyams on SportsTalk on 99.1 The Sports Animal in Knoxville.… MORE
Child Found: Amber Alert Canceled
UPDATE: The child has been found safe and the Amber Alert has been canceled. PREVIOUS STORY: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Amber Alert early this morning after a nine-month-old Lawrenceburg girl went missing. Authorities say Braelee Rayne Trapp was forcibly taken by Tony Lynn Lanier, Sr. in Lawrenceburg…… MORE
Jimmy’s blog: NBA scout thinks Pons should return to Tennessee
Says athletic forward needs to improve offensive game… MORE
Trey Smith Named to Sporting News Preseason All-America First Team
Cade Mays named to second-team. … MORE
Tennessee Athletics Department Preparing for Full Neyland Stadium
Tennessee Athletic Director Phillip Fulmer said Tennessee is preparing for a full Neyland Stadium this fall. During an interview on 104.5 The Zone in Nashville, Fulmer emphasized that it’s easier to plan for a full stadium and then make changes than it is to plan for limited capacity then have to adjust. “I…… MORE
Lady Vols Set to Host UConn in Year 2 of Revival Series
The game will take place inside TBA on Jan. 21, 2021… MORE
Senator Lamar Alexander Weighs in on Destruction of Historic Monuments
Senator Lamar Alexander from Tennessee joined Hallerine Hilton Hill on NewsTalk 98.7 this afternoon and offered his opinions on statues and monuments being torn down across the United States. “I think we should be learning from history, not pretending it didn’t exist,” said Alexander. “I think it’s always appropriate to review the monuments and…… MORE
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Southern Skies- Music & Whiskey Festival- May 10th
Southern Skies Music & Whiskey Festival returns to Downtown Knoxville on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Produced by Dogwood Arts and curated by the Dirty Guv’nahs.
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.
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.
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