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Walk-On's holds Game On Foundation fundraiser to grow youth sports access
18+ hour, 47+ min ago (179+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Walk-On's Game On Foundation is working to expand access to youth sports by funding facility improvements, rebuilding and refurbishing sports spaces, and providing equipment for young athletes in participating communities. The organization's current fundraiser ends April…...
Rossini Festival brings free performances to downtown Knoxville
18+ hour, 59+ min ago (108+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Rossini Festival filled downtown Knoxville with free performances and entertainment this weekend. Knoxville Opera's annual international street fair brings four outdoor stages, more than 75 artisan vendors and food trucks to the heart of the city. The…...
Tennessee falls in series opener against Ole Miss
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (121+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Ole Miss overcame an early 1-0 deficit on Friday, plating runs in four of the first five innings to defeat Tennessee 7-4 on Friday. Reese Chapman got the scoring started with a solo home run before Jay Abernathy bookended…...
Vols roll past UNC Asheville in run-rule victory
4+ day, 54+ min ago (215+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Volunteers baseball team run-rules UNC Asheville, 11-1, on Tuesday night to win its fifth straight and improve to 25-12 on the season. Taylor Tracey picks up his first win on the mound for Tennessee tossing 2. 0 innings only…...
Car crashes into Knoxville apartment, causes heavy damage: KFD
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (333+ words) WVLT KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Fire Department said a car crashed into an apartment complex Tuesday evening. KFD said shortly after 8: 30 p. m. that it was on the scene of the crash near Valley View Drive in North Knoxville. While no…...
TBI to host free workshop on active shooter preparedness in Knoxville
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (165+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is gearing up to host a free workshop aimed at keeping people safe during emergencies like shootings. The agency is teaming up with Defend Systems to put on the session at Park…...
Knoxville man charged after hitting, dragging Oak Ridge officer, multi-county chase, warrants say
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (222+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Knoxville man is facing several charges after he allegedly hit and dragged an Oak Ridge officer during a multi-county chase. According to an arrest warrant obtained by WVLT News, officers saw a car driven by 30-year-old…...
Tennessee earns first SEC sweep of Elander era with 7-2 win over Mississippi State
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (143+ words) STARKVILLE, Miss. (WVLT) - Tennessee picked up its first SEC sweep of the Josh Elander era with a 7-2 win over Mississippi State in Sunday's series finale. Evan Blanco improved to 3-2 on the year with a 6. 2 inning, 6 strikeout performance against the Bulldogs....
Tennessee opens crucial series against Mississippi State with statement win over Bulldogs
1+ week, 23+ hour ago (151+ words) STARKVILLE, Miss. (WVLT) - Tennessee opened a three-game series against No. 9 Mississippi State with a 6-5 win over the Bulldogs on Friday. Tennessee jumped out to a 3-1 lead on home runs from Henry Ford and Levi Clark before State rallied to tie…...
Tennessee lawmakers move to ban kratom sales
1+ week, 2+ day ago (311+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee lawmakers are working to ban all forms of kratom, a supplement currently sold legally at gas stations across the state. The bill has passed the state House and awaits a Senate vote before heading to Gov....