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Jalan Haralson chooses Tennessee over North Carolina
4+ hour, 55+ min ago (234+ words) Former Notre Dame forward Jalan Haralson, one of the nation's top prospects, was heavily recruited by North Carolina in the transfer portal. However, Haralson chose Tennessee after visiting Knoxville on Tuesday and announced his commitment to the Volunteers on Wednesday…...
Governor's desk is next step for Tennessee's Charlie Kirk Act
12+ hour, 27+ min ago (217+ words) (The Center Square) " A Tennessee bill that its sponsor says promotes "fearless freedom of debate and deliberation" and is on its way to second-term Republican Gov. Bill Lee. Senate Bill 1741/House Bill 1476 would bar the state's colleges and universities from…...
Tennessee basketball adds potential starter via transfer portal
14+ hour, 28+ min ago (218+ words) Tennessee basketball picked up another big-time transfer commit on Wednesday afternoon. Rick Barnes and his staff earned a commitment from Notre Dame guard Jalen Haralson. That's according to a report from On3's Joe Tipton, who notes that Haralson is a…...
Tennessee lands a major transfer portal piece from an ACC program, and it might be just the first
10+ hour, 47+ min ago (344+ words) Things are starting to heat up for Rick Barnes and the Tennessee Vols in the transfer portal. He landed the commitments of Cal guard Dai Dai Ames and Loyola (Chicago) center Miles Rubin over the weekend. But that was just…...
Early Voting Begins in Tennessee
16+ hour, 19+ min ago (63+ words) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) " Early voting in Tennessee began today. Early extends until April the thirtieth, and the voter registration period has already passed. After Early voting, the official primary election day is Tuesday, May 5th. Voters will decide on who will…...
Tennessee basketball adds Jalen Haralson, who averaged 16 points as Notre Dame freshman
21+ hour, 39+ min ago (239+ words) Tennessee basketball added its fourth transfer with Notre Dame's Jalen Haralson, who announced his commitment with an Instagram post on April 15. Haralson is the Vols' youngest offseason addition so far. The 6-foot-7 freshman forward has three years of eligibility. Tennessee's…...
Tennessee lands Notre Dame transfer Jalen Haralson
15+ hour, 13+ min ago (306+ words) Tennessee basketball continues to pull off aggressive transfer portal moves, this time landing the top scorer from Notre Dame. Tennessee basketball is intensifying its efforts in the College Basketball Transfer Portal market. The Volunteers rose as a contender to land…...
IRS expands tax relief for all Tennessee taxpayers due to Winter Storm Fern; various deadlines postponed to June 8, 2026
19+ hour, 37+ min ago (260+ words) The IRS has expanded tax relief for Tennessee a payers due to Winter Storm Fern. Various deadlines have now been extended for Tennessee taxpayers until June 8, 2026. Reference a statement from the IRS. .. The IRS has expanded tax relief for Tennessee…...
Temporary four-way stop in Knoxville ahead of new roundabout
15+ hour, 48+ min ago (193+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) " The city of Knoxville plans to add a temporary four-way stop ahead of the new roundabout scheduled to be built later this year as part of the Sevier Avenue Streetscape Project. The city plans to add a…...
Knoxville hospital staff to wear pajamas to work to raise awareness on baby safety
11+ hour, 20+ min ago (44+ words) To raise awareness, groups across the nation, including Dolly Parton Children's Hospital, plan to hold the first annual PJs for Safe Sleep. To raise awareness, groups across the nation, including Dolly Parton Children's Hospital, plan to hold the first annual…...