Annual ‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ begins in Tennessee, four other southeastern states

TENNESSEE (WVLT) - Drivers heading out on the road this week may notice an increase in law enforcement patrolling, all with the goal of slowing down and preventing crashes. “Operation Southern Slow Down” is an annual speed enforcement campaign across …

Multi-county collaboration pushing to bring more nuclear energy to East Tennessee

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - East Tennessee is home to some of the nation’s leaders in technology. Now, a new collaborative effort is trying to establish this region as the largest nuclear energy hub in the world. Anderson County, Roane County and the City of …

New monitors installed along I-40 near Tennessee-North Carolina state line to detect earth movement

NORTH CAROLINA (WVLT) - As crews continue to repair a portion of I-40 washed away by Hurricane Helene nearly 10 months ago, the North Carolina Department of Transportation has installed monitors to detect earth movement. NCDOT officials said the monitors …

Tennessee high school football player in ICU after passing out at practice

Bolton High School's Joshua Henderson is in the ICU being treated for a heart-related illness after he passed out at a football practice, according to WMC. Henderson's mother, Angel, said she received a call from the Bolton High School head coach, …

Tennessee Vols embrace 'earn it' mentality during SEC Media Day

Tennessee discussed expectations and quarterback competition as SEC Media Days highlight their 2025 season preparation. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee took the podium at SEC Media Days to discuss key topics heading into the 2025 season. Head Coach Josh …

Tennessee’s June revenues outpace estimates

(The Center Square) – Tennessee’s June tax revenues were $173.1 million above budgeted estimates and 68.2% higher than last June, according to the Department of Finance and Administration. The figures show the tax growth for the month is 2.98%. The general …

Wilson Sets Pace At Tennessee Senior Match Play

Kenny Wilson leads the Senior division after the opening round photo by Tennessee Golf Association Buzz Fly heads the Super Senior competitors after the opening round photo by Tennessee Golf Association Pat Chisholm is tied for 2nd in the Senior division …

Congressional candidates dropping, adding in Tennessee District 7 race

Shakeup is roiling the race for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District as a Democrat enters the field and a Republican drops out of the special election. Democratic state Rep. Vincent Dixie of Nashville announced Tuesday he is running for the seat being …

Job market causing frustration for recent University of Tennessee graduates

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s the first question you ask yourself after graduation - what next? For most people that means a job, but some UT graduates are realizing the hiring process is a bit harder than they anticipated. For recent UT graduate Marcus …

Job market frustration for recent University of Tennessee graduates