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Tennessee resident films new ballpark underwater after flash flooding, jokes it's a swimming pool
15+ hour, 19+ min ago (425+ words) A Tennessee resident captured a surreal scene after flash flooding in Knoxville: The entire field at the city's new Covenant Health Park appeared to be underwater, turning a pro-style ballpark into a temporary lake. On TikTok, the clip drew about…...
Hit-and-run crashes renew debate over whether Tennessee's new law goes far enough
15+ hour, 19+ min ago (46+ words) Three deadly Nashville hit-and-run crashes are renewing debate over a new Tennessee law that makes fleeing a crash scene a felony. Three deadly Nashville hit-and-run crashes are renewing debate over a new Tennessee law that makes fleeing a crash scene…...
Sen. Marsha Blackburn addresses Tennessee issues in rare interview amid governor’s race
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (379+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn weighed in on several issues facing Tennessee during a rare Nashville radio interview, discussing public safety, economic development, and data centers while also responding to criticism over her campaign. Blackburn defended the deployment…...
Tennessee gives new way to pay for short-term education
2+ week, 16+ hour ago (279+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Tennesseans now have a new way to help pay for short-term career training. The state is implementing the federal Workforce Pell Program, which expands access to federal Pell Grants for eligible short-term job training programs. Adidas offering…...
Tombstones vandalized across Middle Tennessee
2+ week, 1+ day ago (42+ words) Tombstones were vandalized and defaced across Middle Tennessee, leaving loved ones shocked to see memories taken away from them years later. Tombstones were vandalized and defaced across Middle Tennessee, leaving loved ones shocked to see memories taken away from them…...
July 1 brings new Tennessee laws into effect like change to ICE cooperation
2+ week, 1+ day ago (88+ words) One new Tennessee law taking effect on July 1 requires sheriff's offices that already participate in the 287g program to honor immigration detainers from federal authorities, including holding some detainees for up to 48 hours to allow federal agents to take them into…...
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Only Tennessee Home Hits the Market for the Very First Time: ‘A Masterwork of Usonian Philosophy’
2+ week, 1+ day ago (567+ words) The newly listed Usonian in Chattanooga, TN, is described in its listing as a "masterwork" example of Wright's work, having been built in 1952, just seven years before the architect's death. Since then, it has remained under the ownership of the…...
Dolly Parton Surprises Fans at Tennessee Travel Stop Opening After Canceling Las Vegas Residency
2+ week, 6+ day ago (501+ words) Dolly Parton gave fans an unexpected public appearance in Tennessee after a year marked by health-related schedule changes. The 80-year-old country icon appeared Wednesday, June 24, at the grand opening of Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville, Tennessee. The stop opened…...
Tennessee clawing back $3M grant from Chattanooga company
3+ week, 1+ day ago (386+ words) (The Center Square) – The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development is asking a Chattanooga company to return a $3 million FastTrack grant after the company failed to create the number of jobs it promised. Novonix, known as PUREGraphite LL at…...
Dramatic Cloud Sweeps Over Ground During Chattanooga Thunderstorm
3+ week, 1+ day ago (136+ words) Severe thunderstorms hit southeastern Tennessee on Monday, June 22, bringing showers and strong wind gusts.Natasha Mitchell captured footage of dramatic storm clouds produced by the severe thunderstorm in Chattanooga.“That’s freaky,” Mitchell says in the video. “Yeah, that’s moving quick!...