(This is Part 3 of a series on Terence Scott, former Central High football standout who went on to star at the University of Oregon in 2008. Scott crossed many hurdles growing up in Knoxville, and then chased his dream to play Division 1 football. He plans to return home soon and wants to […]
By Ken Lay When Clinton High School’s girls basketball team lost to Central in a holiday tournament in December, Lady Dragons coach Alicia Phillips decided that it was time to make some changes. “We’ve changed the way that we run our offense since Christmas time,” Phillips said after Clinton shook off a lethargic start […]
By Jason Yellin UTSports.com SAN JOSE, Calif. — It’s Super Bowl 50 week and what were the Denver Broncos listening to? Well, Rocky Top of course. For real. As a group of Broncos offensive players bused to a pre-Super Bowl dinner earlier this week, the famous Tennessee anthem came over the speakers. “Wish that I was […]
Stressed about the upcoming tax season? Students at the University of Tennessee College of Law can help worried taxpayers breathe a little easier. As part of the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, the students will offer free tax preparation help to members of the community. The VITA program offers free tax help and electronic filing […]
By Brian Rice UTSports.com KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — At 7:00 a.m. on National Signing Day, Tennessee embarked on a mission to significantly reduce workplace productivity all across Big Orange Country. Achieving that goal, also known at Tennessee’s National Signing Day show broadcast on UTSports.com, was the work of dozens of people led by a couple of familiar […]
The 4th Annual February Freeze 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for Saturday, February 20 at 5 p.m. in Pigeon Forge. This is the largest fundraiser for Sevier County Relay for Life team. The 3.1 mile course begins across from Patriot Park, goes down Teaster Lane, behind the LeConte Center and ends on Butler St. Registration is […]
Come celebrate your love of reading this Valentine’s Day weekend. On Saturday, February 13 from 2-4 p.m., there will be a variety of local authors at Barnes & Noble Kingston Pike. Discover your new favorite book or author at your local Barnes & Noble. The following local authors will be participating with their latest book: Dr. […]
The New Harvest Park Farmers Market is hosting a Mardi-Gras-themed winter market on Thursday, Feb. 4. from 3 to 6 p.m. inside the building at New Harvest Park, 4775 New Harvest Lane. There will be one more winter market this season, which be held on March 17. At tomorrow’s market, farmers will have an […]
The East Tennessee Preservation Alliance (ETPA) is now accepting nominations for the 2016 East Tennessee Endangered 8, a listing of the eight most threatened historic sites in our region. The objective of the list is to inform our communities about the real threat of losing these important sites to development, demolition or lack of […]
Popular Program is Offered for Sixth Year Are you looking for an opportunity to spend some father-daughter quality time outdoors? Come out to the University of Tennessee Arboretum for a fun, short trail hike (1 to 1.5 hours) on Saturday, February 20. This is a great winter occasion to get some outdoor exercise with your […]