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See Great Smoky Mountains National Park adorned with bright fall color

Right now is prime leaf-peeping season in the Smokies. Take a look at our photos of the colorful trees in the national park.

Body of last missing Impact Plastics employee found weeks after floods caused by Helene

The body of the last missing Impact Plastics employee in Erwin, Tennessee was recovered more than a month after flooding caused by Hurricane Helene.

Changes at quarterback happen for a number of reasons in the NFL

Some teams, like the Colts with Anthony Richardson, make a move because a young player is struggling. Others, like the Steelers with Russell Wilson, go with a more experienced quarterback to improve their offense.

Repeat Offender Jarrod Sanford Receives 82-Year Sentence for Sex Crimes Against a Child in Tennessee

Jarrod Sanford was sentenced to 82 years for child sex offenses, including a SORNA violation and child pornography production.

How to Watch | Kentucky at Tennessee: TV, point spread, storylines

One of the first signs that confirmed Mark Stoops was the guy who could make the University of Kentucky football program more competitive in the Southeastern

Kentucky vs Tennessee Prediction and Picks: Vols Come Out Swinging

Kentucky is banged up on both sides of the ball, but the loss of D’Eryk Jackson and JJ Weaver is a massive blow to a defense wearing down. Both are key cogs to a front seven allowing 3.94 yards per carry to SEC running backs—third-most in conference play.

Tennessee students pick their favorites in mock election

Tennessee students picked former president Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn as their favorites in the 2024 Student Mock Election, Secretary of State Tre Hargett

What time do polls open on Election Day? Voting locations, who's on the ballot in Nashville

Across the state, Tennesseans will be voting for the next President of the United States, representation in both the U.S. Senate and House as well as state legislature seats.

Commentary: I was lucky to see a baby elephant up close, but it’s time to rethink keeping these majestic animals in zoos

I will always cherish the time I spent with a baby elephant being hand-reared at the Oakland Zoo. Now, 28 years later, the zoo made the right decision to retire its last elephant.

Tennessee 8th in state competitiveness index

Tennessee is ranked eighth in the Tax Foundation's 2025 State Tax Competitiveness and is unlikely to move up in the rankings until it removes two business

Lady Vols basketball vs Carson-Newman: Final score from exhibition game, Kim Caldwell debut

The long-awaited debut of Tennessee Lady Vols basketball under coach Kim Caldwell resulted in an 86-point win over Carson-Newman.

Tennessee football shows off 'Dark Mode' jerseys with a nod to Venom in viral TikTok

To get into the "Dark Mode" mindset, the Tennessee Volunteers football team posted a TikTok video featuring its black uniform, amassing 23.1 million views and 5.3 million likes in just three days. No. 7 Tennessee (6-1) will host Kentucky (3-5) at Neyland ...

Tennessee vs. Kentucky prediction, odds, time, line: 2024 College Football Week 10 picks

The No. 7 Tennessee Volunteers (6-1) and the Kentucky Wildcats (3-5) play on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Neyland Stadium in a clash of SEC opponents. The game will be broadcast on SEC Network,

How the Tennessee Titans Can Make the Playoffs: Through Week 8

We estimate odds by randomly simulating the remainder of the season thousands of times and counting how often the Titans make the playoffs. If you don’t specify an outcome for a

Fearless Prediction: Tennessee vs. Kentucky

Tennessee is firmly in the Playoff mix. Kentucky is reeling. Blowout or trap game? Fearless Prediction breaks it down and reveals the final score.

Staying home: Tennessee lands 2026 commitment from 4-star local WR

Tennessee picked up a huge commitment on Halloween when a 4-star wide receiver announced he would be staying home.

Tennessee Titans NFL trade deadline updates: Latest news, rumors

Tuesday's trade deadline often gets more attention than it's worth — the NBA, MLB and NHL do better than the NFL in this regard — but the Titans under the current leadership have shown a willingness to make trades during the regular season as well, when things are going poorly.

When is Election Day and what's on the ballot in Tennessee: Four key races to watch

Tuesday is Election Day. The only statewide race on the ballot this year in Tennessee is a battle for the U.S. Senate, where incumbent U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, is seeking a second six-year term against Democratic state Rep.

No. 7 Tennessee Vols rested off open date and host struggling Kentucky

The seventh-ranked Tennessee Volunteers are rested coming off an open date following their big win over Alabama.

Anakeesta raises $33k to help with flooding relief in East TN

In just 15 days, Anakeesta raised more than $33,000 to donate to local charities that are supporting recovery efforts in Cocke County and around East Tennessee. The company made the announcement on Wednesday,

Accused child rapist wanted in Tennessee captured in Connecticut

Kody Tyler Stewart, 30, was wanted in Tennessee on eight counts of raping a child and multiple other sexual assault charges. He was taken into custody at a home in Old Lyme.

Last day for early voting in Tennessee is tomorrow, October 31

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Tomorrow, October 31, is the last day to early vote in Tennessee before election day. According to Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett's office, more than 1.7 million voters already cast their ballot during early voting. In-person turnout is at more than 1.64 million — which has outpaced the 2020 numbers.

MTSU closes Tuesday after death of student on campus, counseling available

The MTSU campus closed on Tuesday following the death of a student by apparent suicide on campus. A student-led prayer vigil will be Wednesday.

She went missing in Helene floods, and East Tennessee authorities have ended the search

After a month of searching, crews are no longer looking for Rosa Maria Andrade Reynoso. Five Impact Plastics employees died in the floods Sept. 27.

Drake Maye will throw passes as a limited participant at Patriots practice Wednesday

New England Patriots rookie quarterback Drake Maye will be a limited participant in Wednesday's practice as he recovers from a concussion.

Here’s who Tennessee fans should root against in College Football Playoff race

Tennessee is in a logjam with several teams for playoff spots. On our Vols podcast, we explain why UT fans should keep an eye on these games Saturday.

How to Watch the Tennessee vs. Kentucky Game: Streaming & TV Channel Info for Nov. 2

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Tennessee Volunteers vs. Kentucky Wildcats game, Saturday, Nov. 2.

'Loved beyond measure' As MTSU mourns a tragedy on campus, here are resources available to students and staff

MTSU students didn't have class Tuesday, not because of the usual reasons. Lectures were canceled because of broken hearts.

A blast from the past Halloween in middle Tennessee

We're going through the NewsChannel 5 archive and pulling a few stories of the kings and queens of Halloween from Nashville's past.

Tennessee baseball will play the last game played at Smokies Stadium.

KODAK, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee baseball team is playing its second game of a two game Orange & White Fall World Series on Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m. at Smokies Stadium in Kodak. A big surprise for fans, the 2024 National Championship trophy will be displayed during the game. Fans are able to take pictures with the trophy for a $10 donation.

The American West: Cumberland Gap - Gateway to the West

Daniel Boone, with 30 axmen to assist him, blazed a trail through Cumberland Gap – the Gateway to the West. His route, initially called Boone’s

Lions dismantle Titans: Grading Lions’ 52-14 win over Tennessee

The Detroit Lions disposed of the Tennessee Titans for their fifth consecutive win. After some fireworks early, the Lions settled down and dominated in all three phases of the game en route to a

Tennessee leads Southeast for EV charger increase rate, study says

Tennessee still has a long road ahead to catch up to national averages, ranking 35th in the country for EV market share, or the percentage of new vehicles being purchased that are EVs, and 28th in

Mercer vs. East Tennessee State Football Prediction & Game Preview - Nov. 2

Preview the Mercer Bears vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers college football matchup, with score predictions, stats, and game information.

York County fire company donates truck to Tennessee department devastated by Hurricane Helene

A York County fire company donated a truck to a Tennessee fire department that lost almost everything in Hurricane Helene. "It's satisfying. Even though we're a few states away, we're still all family," said Chief Troy Snyder of the Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company.

When does deer hunting season start in Tennessee? What to know about dates for the seasons

Tennessee is set to start its deer hunting season in the coming month. Here's when it and other seasons start.

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