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Future Artemis mission gives Tennessee scientist her moonshot
11+ hour, 20+ min ago (503+ words) As a kid, Jeannette Luna was fascinated by outer space. Heavy into science fiction novels and thriving in her science classes, she dreamed of being an astronaut. And while she later shifted her focus to studying and working in earth…...
Why Chattanooga, Tennessee, was named America’s first ‘National Park City’
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (259+ words) (Here's what you should know before planning a trip to Tennessee.) The unflattering national attention prompted a turning point. Chattanooga's leaders, like Jack Lupton, chair of the Lyndhurst Foundation, and Mayor Gene Roberts who oversaw the launch of the waterfront…...
The Tennessee Places Where Bear Sightings Happen All the Time
1+ week, 2+ day ago (457+ words) Black bears are the only bear species in Tennessee and have expanded across multiple regions due to conservation efforts. The largest populations live in the Appalachian Mountains and Cumberland Plateau, with increasing sightings statewide. Seasonal food patterns and habitat conditions…...
Tennessee downs short-handed Iowa State, earns Michigan matchup
1+ week, 2+ day ago (437+ words) CHICAGO -- Nate Ament scored 18 points and Ja'Kobi Gillespie added 16 as sixth-seeded Tennessee defeated second-seeded Iowa State 76-62 on Friday in an NCAA Tournament Midwest Region semifinal. Tennessee (25-11) will meet top-seeded Michigan in an Elite Eight game on Sunday. The Wolverines defeated…...
Tennessee pulls away from shorthanded Iowa State to reach third straight Elite 8
1+ week, 2+ day ago (418+ words) Though they hung in there for a while, the Cyclones were no match without Joshua Jefferson on Friday. No. 6 Tennessee pulled away in the second half to knock off No. 2 Iowa State 76-62 in Chicago on Friday night. That sent the…...
Ja’Kobi Gillespie propels No. 6 Tennessee offense in win over No. 3 Virginia
2+ week, 1+ day ago (446+ words) PHILADELPHIA -- Tennessee may be known for its defense, but a balanced and efficient offense has led the Volunteers to their fourth straight Sweet 16. Ja'Kobi Gillespie put up 21 points and six assists, Bishop Boswell had 13 points and nine assists and the…...
Tennessee vs Virginia score, highlights: Vols unseat Cavaliers behind Ament
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (1946+ words) Follow all of Sunday's NCAA Tournament second round games with USA TODAY Sports' live updates. PHILADELPHIA, PA " Tennessee ruined the fun of Miami (Ohio) by dispatching the RedHawks rather handily in the first round, 78-56. The Vols followed that up by…...
Tennessee survives late Virginia rally, catches late officiating break to advance to Sweet 16
2+ week, 16+ hour ago (671+ words) Tennessee played a nearly flawless first half Sunday to take control of its second-round NCAA tournament game against 3 seed Virginia. It then survived a late flurry from the Cavaliers for a 79-72 win that was aided by a late officiating break…...
Miami (Ohio)'s NCAA tournament run ends in blowout loss to Tennessee in first round
2+ week, 3+ day ago (489+ words) An 11th-seeded SMU team that snuck into the NCAA tournament in the First Four was one thing for Miami (Ohio). No. 6 Tennessee on Friday proved another altogether. No. 11 Miami failed to build off the success of its First Four win…...
Miami (Ohio) has No. 6 seed Tennessee's full attention
2+ week, 4+ day ago (608+ words) PHILADELPHIA -- After being shut out from scheduling a high-major opponent during the season, Miami (Ohio) finally got a crack at one in the First Four of the NCAA Tournament. The RedHawks looked the part of a tournament contender. And the…...