Knox County Schools Bus Driver Arrested for Driving Under the Influence, Police Say

Knox County Schools Bus Driver Arrested for Driving Under the Influence, Police Say

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knox County Schools bus driver was arrested this (Thursday) morning, suspected of driving under the influence. Knoxville Police Department officials say officers responded to Holston Middle School around 9:00 a.m. after being told about “potential issues” by a KCS security staff member. They say the officers conducted a field sobriety test…MORE

Chapman’s Five RBIs Lead #5 Vols to Run-Rule Win Over Tennessee Tech
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Chapman’s Five RBIs Lead #5 Vols to Run-Rule Win Over Tennessee Tech

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – A five-RBI game from Reese Chapman and impressive group effort from the pitching staff highlighted No. 5/5 Tennessee’s 11-1 run-rule victory over in-state foe Tennessee Tech on Tuesday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Chapman set a career high in hits with a perfect 4-for-4 night at the plate, recording a double and a three-run homer…MORE

Knecht Among Four Naismith Trophy Finalists
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Knecht Among Four Naismith Trophy Finalists

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. –Dalton Knecht of the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team is a finalist for the prestigious Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy Player of the Year Award, as announced Tuesday afternoon by the Atlanta Tipoff Club/Naismith Awards. Joining Knecht on the elite list are North Carolina’s R.J. Davis, Purdue’s Zach Edey and Houston’s Jamal Shead. They…MORE

IAMALEAVA’S LEADERSHIP, O-LINE DEVELOPMENT SERVE AS FOCAL POINTS FOR SPRING CAMP
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IAMALEAVA’S LEADERSHIP, O-LINE DEVELOPMENT SERVE AS FOCAL POINTS FOR SPRING CAMP

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — “I know what I came here to do, and it’s my job to go get that done.” Those were the closing remarks for Tennessee redshirt freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava as the signal caller met with local media members on Monday inside the Anderson Training Center. One week into his second spring training camp on Rocky Top…MORE

Zeigler Chosen as a Lefty Driesell Defensive Player of the Year Award Finalist
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Zeigler Chosen as a Lefty Driesell Defensive Player of the Year Award Finalist

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. –Zakai Zeigler of the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team is a finalist for the Lefty Driesell Defensive Player of the Year Award, as announced Monday afternoon. This is the second season in a row Zeigler is among the finalists for the elite honor. He was also one of 10 semifinalists for Naismith Defensive…MORE

#7 TENNESSEE EARNS SECOND SEC SERIES SWEEP WITH 8-0 WIN OVER #23 SOUTH CAROLINA
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#7 TENNESSEE EARNS SECOND SEC SERIES SWEEP WITH 8-0 WIN OVER #23 SOUTH CAROLINA

COLUMBIA, S.C. – The seventh-ranked Lady Vols earned their second SEC series sweep of the season Monday night with a six-inning run-rule victory over No. 23 South Carolina, 8-0, at Beckham Field. Tennessee (26-4, 6-0 SEC) has now opened conference play 6-0 for the second consecutive season and for the second time in program history. While the offense…MORE

BSB PREVIEW: IN-STATE TILT AGAINST TENNESSEE TECH AWAITS #5 VOLS
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BSB PREVIEW: IN-STATE TILT AGAINST TENNESSEE TECH AWAITS #5 VOLS

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – For the second time this season, No. 5/5 Tennessee hosts an in-state foe for a midweek game as Tennessee Tech makes the short trip from Cookeville for Tuesday’s night Volunteer State battle at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. MORE INFO GAME & BROADCAST INFO #5/5 TENNESSEE (21-4 | 3-3 SEC)  Roster Schedule Stats Notes  TENNESSEE TECH (13-11 |…MORE

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