TDOT with a Special Traffic Alert for I-275 in Knox County
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TDOT with a Special Traffic Alert for I-275 in Knox County

Posted on July 7, 2025

KNOXVILLE – Motorists traveling on I-275 in Knox County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a significant impact on traffic.

Beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 11, I-275 will be closed in each direction as crews work to replace the bridge over Elm Street and Bernard Avenue.  Motorists can bypass the work zone by using I-40 and I-640. This closure will be in place until 6 a.m. on Monday, July 14.

Motorists should be aware that I-275 will also be closed beginning on Friday night, July 18, through Monday morning, July 21.  A third weekend closure of I-275 will be necessary in the Fall.

This project employs Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) techniques, including innovative planning, design, materials, and construction methods. ABC works safely and cost-effectively to reduce the onsite construction time that occurs when building new bridges or replacing and rehabilitating existing bridges. ABC improves site constructability, total project delivery time, and work-zone safety for the traveling public. 

You can learn more about the I-275 bridge replacement project here: https://www.tn.gov/tdot/projects/projects-region-1/interstate-275–bridge-over-elm-street-bernard-avenue.html

This schedule is contingent on favorable weather conditions.  Motorists are advised to expect delays and use extreme caution in this area as workers will be present.

As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and “Know Before You Go!” by checking travel conditions before leaving for your destination. Drivers should never tweet, text, or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.

Shots Fired in Multi-County Chase Involving a Robbery Suspect in Knox County
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Shots Fired in Multi-County Chase Involving a Robbery Suspect in Knox County

Posted on July 7, 2025

A multi county police chase which started with a robbery suspect in Knox County and ends in Loudon County.

The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office says the suspect was taken into custody early Sunday morning after firing shots following the chase on Highway 70.

A suspect wanted on robbery charges led deputies with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office on a chase into Loudon County and when the suspect turned onto Highway 321 they hit a Lenoir City Police Department cruiser.

The suspect was boxed in and safely taken into custody. Fortunately, there were no injuries.

An Investigation is Underway in North Knoxville Following a House Fire
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An Investigation is Underway in North Knoxville Following a House Fire

Posted on July 3, 2025

At 3:49pm Wednesday, the neighbors of 5201 Camelia Dr called 911 to report that the house was on fire. When Knox County Communications dispatched the KFD units, they reported that fire was coming out of the front window. 

Crews arrived within minutes and saw heavy smoke and flames coming from the front of the home. Squad 14 was able to make quick entry and knock the fire down within minutes. Crews are still on scene overhauling and cleaning up. Fortunately, the fire was able to be extinguished quickly, the hot days can present additional challenges. Thankfully there was no one home at the time of the fire.

There are no injuries reported.

Investigators are on scene trying to determine a cause.

2 Bat Chiefs

2 Engines

1 Squad

1 Ladder

1 Rescue

1 Ambulance

18 total members

Augusta Quarry Reopens After Renovation, Search for Missing Swimmer Scaled Back
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Augusta Quarry Reopens After Renovation, Search for Missing Swimmer Scaled Back

Posted on July 2, 2025

Wednesday, the City of Knoxville announced that Augusta Quarry would reopen to the public. It comes after a lengthy renovation and not long after a missing swimmer, who still has not been found, prompted a search effort from the Knoxville Fire Department.

The city closed the quarry in March of 2024 to carry out an extensive renovation project, which added new floating platforms, bathrooms, changing rooms and a walkway around the quarry.

On June 16, the Knoxville Fire Department announced it was on the lookout for a man who disappeared while swimming at Augusta Quarry while it was still closed. The search has since been scaled back; the person has not been found.

Wednesday, Assistant Chief Mark Wilbanks told WVLT News that crews wouldn’t be at the quarry consistently, but people may see them doing the occasional shore search for the missing man or doing training exercises.

The additions to Augusta Quarry are aimed at making it easier to access and safer.

“Augusta Quarry didn’t even open to the public until 2017,” Urban Wilderness Coordinator Wes Soward said. “Even then, it was a raw experience. You’d have to make your way down a rutted old gravel quarry road, and parking was severely limited, so it was challenging just to get to the water. Now, it’s a safer environment, and a lot more family-friendly.”

Soward added that the city’s agreement with River Sports Outfitters, who will be an on-site vendor, means that life jackets will be available to borrow for free. Other watersports equipment, like paddleboards and inflatable tubes, will be offered to rent.

Other additions include:

  • Three bathrooms
  • A changing room
  • A water bottle refilling station
  • An outdoor shower
  • A path connecting a 38-vehicle parking lot with the overlook, trailheads, the new buildings and the water’s edge
  • A floating “beach” platform at the end of the walkway, lining the quarry lake’s southwestern edge, with ladders
  • A circular floating swim platform, also with ladders
  • An expanded overlook

The quarry will be open from 7:45 a.m. each day and close at 8 p.m. There will be staff there from 10 a.m. to close, but no lifeguards.

Story courtesy of WVLT news

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Posted on June 25, 2025

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Dolly Parton to Perform in Las Vegas for First Time in More Than 30 Years

Dolly Parton to Perform in Las Vegas for First Time in More Than 30 Years

Posted on June 23, 2025

Las Vegas, NV (WOKI / WVLT) Dolly Parton is headed back to Las Vegas for the first time in more than 30 years!

The queen of country music will be performing six times at The Colosseum in Caesars Palace for Dolly: Live in Las Vegas. The shows are slated for December 4 through December 13, but tickets go on sale Wednesday, June 25 at 10:00 a.m.

“To say I’m excited would be an understatement,” Dolly said. “I haven’t worked Vegas in years and I’ve always loved singing there. I’m looking so forward to the shows in The Colosseum at Caesars and I hope you are as well. See you there!”

Interested in catching Dolly in Vegas? Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.

Dolly Parton to perform in Las Vegas for first time in more than 30 years. (Courtesy: WVLT)
Vols Lead NCAA with Three Baseball America First Team All-Americans
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Vols Lead NCAA with Three Baseball America First Team All-Americans

Posted on June 22, 2025

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee was the only program in the nation to have three players named first-team All-Americans by Baseball America as starting pitcher Liam Doyle, first baseman Andrew Fischer  and second baseman Gavin Kilen all earned recognition from the publication on Friday.

With Friday’s announcement, Doyle and Fischer have now both been named first team All-Americans by four different outlets (ABCA, Baseball America, NCBWA, Perfect Game).

Doyle finished his junior campaign with a 10-4 record and 3.20 ERA in 19 appearances (17 starts) and ranks second in the nation with a Tennessee program record 164 strikeouts. His 15.64 strikeouts per nine innings lead the NCAA.

One of the top prospects for the upcoming MLB Draft, Doyle was just the third Vol to ever garner SEC Pitcher of the Year honors and is also the third player in program history to be named a finalist for both the Golden Spikes Award and the Dick Howser Trophy, joining UT legends Todd Helton (1995) and Chris Burke (2001). His impressive list of accolades also includes being named the Perfect Game Pitcher of the Year and the NCBWA District 3 Pitcher of the Year.

Fischer put together one of the most complete offensive seasons in program history, leading the Vols in OPS (1.257), runs (70), home runs (25), RBIs (65), total bases (165), slugging percentage (.760), on-base percentage (.497) and walks (63). His 63 walks tied Chase Headley’s program record from 2005 while his 25 long balls led the SEC and are the second most in a single season in UT history.

The Manasquan, New Jersey, native, was the only player in the country to reach base in every game this season, getting on in all 65 contests for the Big Orange. Fischer’s marks in homers, walks, slugging percentage and total bases all rank in the top 20 nationally.

Kilen, another top 2025 draft prospect, made the most of his lone season on Rocky Top, leading the team with a .357 batting average and four triples.  Kilen also ranked second on the team in OPS (1.112), homers (15), total bases (141) and slugging percentage (.671) despite missing 12 games in the middle of the season with a hamstring injury.

This marks the third All-America nod for the junior from Milton, Wisconsin, who was also a first-team All-SEC selection this season after racking up 32 extra-base hits and a career-high 46 RBIs.

The full Baseball America All-America teams can be found HERE while Tennessee’s complete list of postseason honors can be seen below.
 

Tennessee Baseball 2025 Postseason Honors

Levi Clark – Fr. – DH
Perfect Game Freshman All-American – 1st Team

Dean Curley – So. – INF
Knoxville Regional All-Tournament Team (2B)

Liam Doyle – Jr. – LHP
Perfect Game Pitcher of the Year
NCBWA District 3 Pitcher of the Year
Golden Spikes Award Finalist
Dick Howser Trophy Finalist
ABCA All-American – 1st Team (SP)
Baseball America All-American – 1st Team (SP)
NCBWA All-American – 1st Team (SP)
Perfect Game All-American – 1st Team (SP)
ABCA Southeast All-Region – 1st Team (SP)
SEC Pitcher of the Year
All-SEC – 1st Team (SP)
Knoxville Regional Most Outstanding Player
Knoxville Regional All-Tournament Team (SP)

Hunter Ensley – R-Sr. – OF
ABCA All-American – 2nd Team (OF)
ABCA Southeast All-Region – 1st Team (OF)
All-SEC – 2nd Team (OF)
SEC All-Defensive Team (OF)
SEC All-Tournament Team (OF)

Andrew Fischer – Jr. – 1B
ABCA All-American – 1st Team (1B)
Baseball America All-American – 1st Team (1B)
NCBWA All-American – 1st Team (1B)
Perfect Game All-American – 1st Team (1B)
ABCA Southeast All-Region – 1st Team (1B)
All-SEC – 1st Team (1B)
Knoxville Regional All-Tournament Team (1B)

Gavin Kilen – Jr. – 2B/SS
Baseball America All-American – 1st Team (2B)
Perfect Game All-American – 1st Team (2B)
NCBWA All-American – 3rd Team (2B)
ABCA Southeast All-Region – 2nd Team (SS)
All-SEC – 1st Team (2B)

Manny Marin – Fr. – 3B
Knoxville Regional All-Tournament Team (3B)

Cannon Peebles – Jr. – C
SEC All-Tournament Team (C)  

SEC Reveals 2025-26 Conference Opponents
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SEC Reveals 2025-26 Conference Opponents

Posted on June 18, 2025

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The SEC announced Wednesday each school’s home and away matchups for the upcoming 2025-26 men’s basketball season.

The conference slate will run from Jan. 3 to March 7, with each team playing 18 games. Tennessee will face three teams both at home and on the road: Alabama, Kentucky and Vanderbilt.

The Volunteers are slated to host nine SEC games on their home floor. Tennessee will play Alabama, Auburn, Kentucky, LSU, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, Texas, Texas A&M and Vanderbilt at Food City Center. The outings against the Sooners and Longhorns will be the first in conference play in Knoxville in each series.

Tennessee will face Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi State, Missouri, South Carolina and Vanderbilt on the road.

This year’s home/away designations for Tennessee are nearly an exact reverse of 2024-25, with the lone exception being Alabama replacing Florida as a home-and-home matchup, while the Gators become a road-only foe.

The Volunteers are coming off one of the best campaigns in program history, as they went 30-8 (12-6 SEC) and reached the Elite Eight for the second year in a row. Tennessee, also for the second consecutive year, finished fifth nationally in the AP Poll, Coaches Poll and KenPom rankings.

Fans interested in purchasing season tickets for the 2025-26 season are encouraged to click HERE and fill out an interest form.

Game dates, times and network designations will all be released at a later point in the offseason.

To keep up with the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team on social media, follow @Vol_Hoops on Instagram and X/Twitter, as well as /tennesseebasketball on Facebook.

SEC Reveals 2025-26 League Hoops Opponents
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SEC Reveals 2025-26 League Hoops Opponents

Posted on June 17, 2025

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Tennessee’s SEC opponents for the upcoming season have been revealed, as the conference office announced Tuesday each school’s foes for the 2025-26 campaign.  
 
As part of the 16-game SEC schedule awaiting second-year UT head coach Kim Caldwell, the Lady Vols play host to Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi State, Missouri, Texas, Texas A&M and Vanderbilt.
 
On the road, UT will battle Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, LSU, Mississippi State, Oklahoma, Ole Miss and South Carolina.

The SEC schedule consists of a single round robin of home or away (14 games) with one rotating opponent that will be played at home and away (two games). Each team will compete in eight home games and eight away games. The rotating opponent changes annually, and that foe for Tennessee this season is MSU.
 
This marks the 17th season of the 16-game schedule for SEC women’s basketball and the second with 16 teams after Oklahoma and Texas made their debuts in the league in 2024-25. Times, dates and television information for the 2025-26 SEC schedule will be released at a later date, as will the remainder of the Lady Vol non-conference slate. Season tickets are available at AllVols.com.
 
Six of the league opponents UT will face are ranked among ESPN’s “Way-Too-Early Top 25,” including defending NCAA runner-up and No. 1-ranked South Carolina, No. 4 Texas, No. 5 LSU, No. 6 Oklahoma, No. 11 Vanderbilt and No. 13 Ole Miss.
 
UT also previously released a trio of non-conference games away from Knoxville, including its season opener vs. No. 9 NC State in Greensboro, N.C., on Nov. 4, a Dec. 3 ACC/SEC Women’s Basketball Challenge contest at perennial-power Stanford on Dec. 3 and a match-up with No. 17 Louisville at the Shark Beauty Women’s Champions Classic in Brooklyn, N.Y. on Dec. 20.
 
Tennessee returns three of its top four scorers and rebounders, including junior guard and All-SEC Second Team/SEC All-Defensive Team performer Talaysia Cooper (16.6 ppg., 5.6 rpg., 3.2 apg., 3.1 spg.), senior forward Zee Spearman (11.7 ppg., 6.0 rpg.) and senior guard Ruby Whitehorn (11.6 ppg., 4.0 rpg., 1.7 apg.). Additionally, it welcomes back key 2024-25 contributors in junior forward Alyssa Latham (3.9 ppg., 3.7 rpg.) and redshirt sophomore guard Kaniya Boyd (4.0 ppg., 1.3 apg., 1.3 spg.).
 
Also expected to return to the court is redshirt senior guard Kaiya Wynn, who missed all of last season due to injury but averaged 4.4 ppg. and 2.6 rpg. in 2023-24 and has appeared in 94 contests for the Big Orange during her career.
 
Caldwell and her staff also have recruited extremely well, adding a transfer portal class rated No. 1 by ESPN’s Charlie Creme and a high school signing group rated No. 1 or No. 2 in the nation by most analysts. The transfer class includes 6-foot-4 forward and Big Ten Sixth Player of the Year Janiah Barker of UCLA (7.4 ppg., 6.0 rpg., 1.4 apg.), 5-7 guard and All-ACC Second Team selection Nya Robertson of SMU (18.5 ppg., 62 3FGs, 111 FTs) and 6-5 forward Jersey Wolfenbarger of LSU (4.6 ppg., 3.4 rpg., 63% FG). The stellar prep class includes McDonald’s All-Americans Mia Pauldo, Deniya Prawl and Jaida Civil, as well as Mia’s twin sister, Mya, and Lauren Hurst, all of whom rank among ESPN’s top 60 recruits in the class of 2025.

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