University of Tennessee Lays Out Revised Fall Semester

University of Tennessee Lays Out Revised Fall Semester

The University of Tennessee announced changes to the fall semester schedule.   The fall semester is scheduled to start on-time on August 19th. The final day of classes will be November 24th with final exams being held online after Thanksgiving.   In order to adjust for the semester being cut short, the University is removing…MORE

Tennessee Covid-19 Numbers: Tuesday, May 26

Tennessee Covid-19 Numbers: Tuesday, May 26

Tennessee’s new statewide COVID-19 numbers show an increase of 358 in the number of cases, that pushes the total to 20,965. There have been 13,344 recoveries and 343 deaths, and increase of 5 from Sunday, associated with COVID.   County By County Breakdown:  MORE

Tennessee Ranks as One of the Nations Best Covid-19 Testing States

Governor Bill Lee took the podium today for a Covid-19 press briefing. Lee started by referencing numbers such as the 14.7% unemployment rate in Tennessee which is the highest on record.   The state government is combating the growing unemployment by entering phase two of the statewide reopening on Friday. Lee praised the state’s testing…MORE

Tennessee Covid-19 Numbers: Thursday, May 21

Tennessee Covid-19 Numbers: Thursday, May 21

Tennessee’s new statewide COVID-19 numbers show an increase of 429 in the number of cases, that pushes the total to 18,961. There have been 12,191 recoveries and 313 deaths, and increase of 4 from yesterday, associated with COVID.   County By County Breakdown:  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.

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.