Yearly Archives: 2024

Owner of Yassin’s Falafel House in Knoxville is Due in Court Following His Protest Arrest on UT’s Campus
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Owner of Yassin’s Falafel House in Knoxville is Due in Court Following His Protest Arrest on UT’s Campus

Knoxville business owner Yassin Terou is set to make a court appearance today. He is charged with criminal trespassing after being arrested last week with ten others while protesting on UT’s campus in support of Palestine. UT Police’s internal investigation into his arrest is underway/ He is the owner of Yassin’s Falafel House in Knoxville.…MORE

#1 VOLS FALL TO VANDERBILT IN SEC TOURNAMENT OPENER
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#1 VOLS FALL TO VANDERBILT IN SEC TOURNAMENT OPENER

Game Recap: Baseball | May 22, 2024 HOOVER, Ala. – No. 1/1 Tennessee didn’t open its 2024 SEC Tournament run the way it had hoped, falling to Vanderbilt, 13-4, at the Hoover Met on Wednesday evening. The Volunteers were unable to overcome a tough night on the mound in which they used eight pitchers and gave up…MORE

Sunset Cinema: Movies in the Park Series Announced

Sunset Cinema: Movies in the Park Series Announced

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— Knox County is hosting its second annual Sunset Cinema: Movies in the Park Series. The Sunset Cinema is a perfect way to spend a night in the great outdoors, with popular movies showing throughout the summer months. “Folks from here and across the region love these events, and it’s a good chance to…MORE

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Expecting Crowds for Memorial Day Weekend

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Expecting Crowds for Memorial Day Weekend

Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) If you are planning an escape to the mountains this Memorial Day weekend, Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials say preparation is everything and have compiled a list of suggestions for making sure you enjoy your time in the park. Topping their list, officials say you should plan your trip to include…MORE

2024 Knoxville Softball Super Regional
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2024 Knoxville Softball Super Regional

Sherri Parker Lee Stadium2323 Stephenson Dr.Knoxville, TN 37996 Parking is available for free in lots S14 and C25 adjacent to Sherri Parker Lee Stadium and Regal Soccer Stadium. Reserved bus parking is only available by pre-arrangement from the Event Management office by calling (865) 974-1205. There is no public RV or bus parking in Lee…MORE

LifeStar Helicopter Lands on I-40 in Cocke County after Crash

LifeStar Helicopter Lands on I-40 in Cocke County after Crash

Newport, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Department of Transportation is reporting that a LifeStar helicopter has responded to I-40 near Newport after a crash involving a motorcycle. TDOT officials confirm I-40 West at Mile Marker 435 in Cocke County is closed and that the crash involves a motorcycle. This is a developing story.MORE

BSB PREVIEW: No. 1 Vols Begin SEC Tournament Run on Wednesday in Hoover
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BSB PREVIEW: No. 1 Vols Begin SEC Tournament Run on Wednesday in Hoover

Share: BaseballMay 21, 2024 HOOVER, Ala. – No. 1/1 Tennessee begins postseason play Wednesday evening at the SEC Tournament in Hoover, Alabama, where it will take on the winner of Tuesday’s contest between No. 8 seed Vanderbilt and No. 9 seed Florida. MORE INFO GAME & BROADCAST INFO #1/1 TENNESSEE (46-10 | 22-8 SEC)  Roster Schedule Stats Notes Tournament Bracket Tickets Tournament…MORE

MOORE AND BURKE AMONG SEMIFINALISTS FOR 2024 GOLDEN SPIKES AWARD
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MOORE AND BURKE AMONG SEMIFINALISTS FOR 2024 GOLDEN SPIKES AWARD

CARY, N.C. – Tennessee was one of five schools with two players named 2024 Golden Spikes Award semifinalists, USA Baseball announced on Monday afternoon. Juniors Christian Moore and Blake Burke were both among the 25 semifinalists for college baseball’s most prestigious award, which is presented annually to the top amateur baseball in the country. Moore and Burke, who rank first…MORE

TOP-RANKED VOLS HAVE SIX PLAYERS GARNER SEC POSTSEASON HONORS
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TOP-RANKED VOLS HAVE SIX PLAYERS GARNER SEC POSTSEASON HONORS

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The 2024 Southeastern Conference regular season champion Tennessee Volunteers were well-represented in the league’s postseason honors, which were announced by the conference office on Monday afternoon. The Big Orange had four players earn first or second team All-SEC honors, including a pair of first-team selections, while Drew Beam was named the SEC Scholar-Athlete of the…MORE

Two Job Fairs Hosted by the American Job Center This Week

Two Job Fairs Hosted by the American Job Center This Week

The American Job Center is hosting two job fairs this week. The Regional Veteran Employment and Resource Fair is tomorrow (Wednesday) at Pellissippi State’s, Hardin Valley Campus from 10am to 2pm in the J.L. Goins Administration Building with Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs serving as guest speaker at 11:30. Then on Thursday, a Multi-employer Hiring…MORE

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