NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Walter Camp Football Foundation announced Wednesday that Tennessee junior defensive lineman James Pearce Jr. was named one of 20 semifinalists for its 2024 Walter Camp Player of the Year award, the fourth-oldest college football award in the nation. The talented edge rusher is one of 20 semifinalists for the presitigious accolade, including one…… MORE
A water tower in Calera, Alabama has many residents raising their eyebrows over its color and design. The City shared a photo of a new water tower that is brightly painted orange and white in a checkerboard design that looks similar to the end zones found on Shields-Watkins Field inside Neyland Stadium. City officials said…… MORE
A Maryville man, charged with Sexual exploitation of a minor, trafficking and other charges, is arrested in Georgia The Blount County Sheriff’s Office says 51-year-old Shane Rewis was indicted earlier this month on multiple charges including two counts of sexual abuse of a child, Trafficking for a commercial sex act and various other charges. An…… MORE
Eight people are arrested on various drug charges after a search warrant is executed at a Sweetwater home. The Sweetwater Police Department says the home on Monroe Street was a “known hub for illegal drug activity, including overdoses, assaults and the sale of narcotics” in addition to where stolen property was found during Saturday’s search.…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — With a pair of November victories under their belt, the No. 6/4 Tennessee Volunteers prepare for their next challenge with a trip to Athens, Georgia, this weekend to face the No. 11/10 Georgia Bulldogs. Saturday’s kickoff between the hedges of Sanford Stadium is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, and the matchup will be…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After compiling an 8-1 start and a 5-1 mark in SEC play, Tennessee football remained No. 7 in the Nov. 12 College Football Playoff Selection Committee rankings. The Volunteers were ranked No. 7 in the initial rankings last week. They are one of nine SEC programs in this week’s rankings, joining No. 3…… MORE
Game Recap: Women’s Basketball | November 12, 2024 | Eric Trainer KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – In a battle of undefeated in-state rivals residing just outside the top 25, Tennessee narrowly missed a school record in draining 15 three-pointers to sink Middle Tennessee, 89-75, Tuesday night in front of a crowd of 9,697 at Food City Center. The Lady Vols…… MORE
Morristown, TN (WOKI) Thirty-nine people are displaced following an apartment fire over the weekend in Morristown. The fire broke out around 9:40 Saturday morning, November 9, at the Trent Apartments on Morningside Drive. Officials with the Morristown Fire Department say firefighters at the scene said flames could be seen shooting through the roof. MFD says…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway by The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation following an officer-involved shooting Tuesday afternoon in North Knoxville. Officials with the Knoxville Police Department say the incident happened in the 2600 block of Fairview Street just before 2:00 p.m. They say officers responded to the area after hearing about a man…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department is investigating after a man said he was robbed and shot in the leg at an AirBnB in northeast Knoxville. KPD officials say officers responded to the AirBnB in the 1700 block of 8th Avenue around 2:40 Tuesday morning. While there, they spoke with the victim, a 44-year-old…… MORE
