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Nikki Giovanni, poet and literary celebrity from Tennessee, dies, leaving 'legacy of love'

REST IN POWER 💔 Nikki Giovanni, the poet, author, educator and public speaker who went from borrowing money to release her first book to spending decades as a literary celebrity who shared blunt and conversational takes on everything from racism and love to space travel and mortality,

Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

Baker Creek Preserve Pavilion

The Baker Creek Pavilion is a celebrated civic anchor that serves as the centrepiece of Phase One of Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness Gateway Park project.

Tennessee Volunteers most to blame for Georgia shellacking

The Tennessee Volunteers suffered their second loss of the season to the Georgia Bulldogs in Week 12. So, who's to blame?

The Appalachian people

Appalachian people are a hearty breed. Most come from Scotch-Irish descent, and many have made their living in those mountains from the 1600-1700s. They are proud, independent folks who realize

Alabama-Tennessee: 'This is why you play college football'

Players and coaches weigh in on what makes the No. 7 Crimson Tide vs. No. 11 Volunteers matchup so special as they gear up to face each other again in Knoxville.

Plowman explains the importance of Tennessee's athletics department

Tennessee Chancellor Donde Plowman joins The Paul Finebaum Show to talk about how vital the Vols and their achievements are ahead of No. 7 Alabama coming to Knoxville.

Innovation south facility opens in UT Research Park at Cherokee farm

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Fibers and Composites Manufacturing Facility has a new home and IACMI – The Composites Institute has new headquarters with the dedication of Innovation South,

Tennessee football vs Alabama score predictions: Will Vols top Crimson Tide at Neyland?

Tennessee football is hosting Alabama on Saturday at Neyland Stadium, where is unbeaten this season and beat the Crimson Tide in 2022.

Veterans share a transformative HonorAir flight with University of Tennessee ROTC cadets

University of Tennessee College of Nursing seniors Seth Maynor and Katie McGowan received advice from veterans ahead of their own military careers.

Tennessee-Alabama football history: Series record between Vols, Crimson Tide

Here's what to know of the Tennessee-Alabama football rivalry, including all-time series history, meetings and records:

What channel is Alabama football vs Tennessee on today? Time, TV schedule to watch Week 8 game

What channel is Alabama football vs. Tennessee game on today? Here's how to watch, including time, TV schedule, live streaming info and game odds.

National Praise Pours in for Pitt Director of Athletics Allen Greene

Pitt has officially hired Allen Greene as its new Director of Athletics, beginning a new era of athletics at the University of Pittsburgh. Greene doesn’t start until Nov. 1, and will work in both Pittsburgh and Knoxville,

Knox County Parks reopens Par 3 golf course at Concord Park

The Concord Park Par 3 golf course in West Knox County reopened this week after renovations. Knox County Parks & Recreation officials have been working to improve the

Tennessee senior deputy athletic director Allen Greene hired as Pitt's AD

On Friday, Tennessee senior deputy athletic director Allen Greene was hired as the next athletic director at Pitt. Here's more:

Alabama vs. Tennessee prediction, odds, line: 2024 college football picks, Week 8 expert prop bets

SportsLine's Jimmie Kaylor revealed his Week 8 CFB picks, predictions and props for the Tennessee Volunteers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide game in Knoxville on Saturday in the "Third Saturday in October" r

Atomic Expo at Oak Ridge High to highlight nuclear science, research and careers

ORNL Traveling Science Fair in parking lot. Hands-on demonstrations, activities from companies inside Oak Ridge High. For people of all ages. Free

UT’s Lindsey Nelson Stadium upgrades could see almost $10M budget increase

To compare the possible new cost of Lindsey Nelson’s upgrades, WVLT News confirmed Friday that Knoxville’s other stadium project — the downtown multi-use stadium — has been billed at around $114 million. Copyright 2024 WVLT. All rights reserved.

3 Philanthropic Ways Morgan Wallen Is Giving Back to the People of East Tennessee

Morgan Wallen grew up near Knoxville, Tennessee. He's spent much of the last month giving back to his home region.

10 Knoxville Halloween attractions with scary tricks or family-friendly treats

Whether you're looking for heart-stopping jump scares for yourself or costumes and candy for the kids, there's plenty of fun in East Tennessee.

Alabama vs. Tennessee prediction, pick, spread, football game odds, where to watch, TV channel, live stream

No. 7 Alabama (5-1) and No. 11 Tennessee (5-1) are both coming off stressful wins preceded by surprise losses. Tennessee needed overtime to beat Florida, 23-17, a week after a road loss to Arkansas.

USA TODAY Sports experts offer predictions on Alabama vs Tennessee

Alabama will be looking to avenge a 52-49 loss to Tennessee in their last trip to Knoxville in 2022. The Tide has dominated the series since 2007, Nick Saban’s first year in Tuscaloosa, but the Alabama-Tennessee rivalry has always been very streaky.

Why Tennessee baseball Lindsey Nelson Stadium renovation budget proposal increased to $105.1 million

The proposed budget for Lindsey Nelson Stadium could increase by nearly $10 million as the Tennessee baseball stadium undergoes renovations.

Appalachian Allies Announce Benefit Concert For East Tennessee Hurricane Relief

Appalachian Allies proudly announce a benefit concert featuring Adeem the Artist, Andy Wood, Darrell Scott, Jerry Douglas, Larkin Poe, R.B. Morris, and Sarah Jarosz. This event will support crucial fl

Identifying common parasitic mites

Diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of some common parasitic mites were covered in a session at the Fetch dvm360 Conference in Atlantic City

2024 Candidate Profile: Donna Kenley runs for School Board

Donna Kenley, a retired United States Army colonel and tutor, is running for her first term on the Alexandria School Board and hopes to focus on addressing teacher staffing shortages, expanding tutoring programs and coming up with solutions to address overcrowding.

The sounds of Rocky Top hits Alabama this week

“Rocky Top” has been playing all through Alabama’s facility this week, reminding players where they’ll be on Saturday. According to Smith, it started playing at 6 a.m. CT on Tuesday. Other than the indoor facility during interviews with reporters, and the practice field where crowd noise was played, it was inescapable.

UT hosting watch party for Tennessee-Alabama matchup

Want to watch the Vols take on Alabama Saturday, but can’t make it to the game? The University of Tennessee has you covered.

Meet the HSTV Puppy of the Week: Cheddar!

Humane Society Tennessee Valley is the first animal shelter in the state of Tennessee and the first no-kill animal shelter in Knoxville. In 2024, they turn 139 years old!

Where is NBC’s Happy’s Place Filmed?

In NBC’s comedy series ‘Happy’s Place,’ Reba McEntire stars as Bobbie, a woman who inherits her father’s titular bar following his death. Her ownership gets off to a strange start when she learns that the establishment also has a co-owner,

Once-in-a-lifetime comet will be visible this week over Tennessee. Here's how to see it

Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan–ATLAS is passing over Earth, illuminating the night sky. Here's how to catch a glimpse.

Is age of coal over? Author of new book detailing legal drama after TVA disaster says no

A sweeping new book tells how a Knoxville lawyer fought for justice on behalf of workers called to clean up TVA's historic mess.

A look at Alabama vs. Tennessee head-to-head football history

Known as “The Third Saturday in October,” Alabama and Tennessee have a lengthy football history that dates all the way back to 1901. Over that span, the Crimson Tide and Volunteers have faced off a total of 106 times, with Alabama currently holding the all-time advantage in the series at 60-38-8.

DICK'S Sporting Goods Extends Partnership with University of Tennessee Athletics in Multi-Year Deal

DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) and University of Tennessee athletics today announced a multi-year extension of their partnership that started in Fall 2021.

Floyd Co. native receives national recognition

Each year the award is given to someone who has both seen entrepreneurial success and played a role in supporting entrepreneurial activists in the community.

Understanding organized labor’s impact on our supply chain

The following article is part of the Maritime Shipping series with Don Maier, associate professor of practice in supply chain logistics at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. It is being reprinted here with permission.