Golf: Franklin’s Pinson wins Tennessee Junior Amateur

FRANKLIN – In a battle against mother nature and dozens of other players, too, one male golfer from Franklin reigned supreme on one of the state’s biggest golf stages. Will Pinson, who graduated from Franklin High School in May, took home the title at the …

Tennessee man sentenced to life in prison for plan to murder FBI agents

A Tennessee man has been sentenced to life in prison for orchestrating a plot to kill FBI agents and other law enforcement officials, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Edward Kelley, 36, of Maryville, was convicted in November 2024 of conspiracy …

Tennessee hunger relief group warns SNAP cuts would affect rural families

Tennessee hunger-fighting advocates warn that proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly food stamps, could deepen food insecurity as the budget reconciliation bill returns to the House. More than 711,000 Tennesseans rely on …

Blanco commits to Tennessee

By Jerry Ratcliffe Photo: UVA Athletics According to a Knoxville News Sentinel report, former Virginia pitcher Evan Blanco has committed to Tennessee. The 6-foot-5 southpaw posted a 12-8 record with a 4.17 ERA over his three seasons with the Cavaliers over …

Will it rain on the 4th of July? What to expect in Middle Tennessee

Nashville is expected to have clear, sunny weather for July 4 weekend. Rain chances will remain low throughout the weekend but will increase on Monday, July 7 said the National Weather Service. Above normal temperatures and precipitation are expected …

The Hendersonville Standard wins eight Tennessee Press Association awards

The Hendersonville Standard won eight awards at the 2025 Tennessee Press Association’s journalism awards ceremony, held on June 28 in Memphis. The Standard received second place in Public Service for its coverage of the 2024 city elections, with judges …

University of Tennessee leaders view federal uncertainty as 'cyclical' with plans to grow research

East Tennessee Amateur to feature strong field

Bio Box Friday tee times Nicklaus Flight 7:00 a.m. — Carson Peters, Zack Ensor 7:08 a.m. — Cooper Tipton, Stan Ogg 7:16 a.m. — Alex Gouge, Lucas Andrews 7:24 a.m. — Padraig Murphy, Charlie Padgett Hogan Flight 7:32 a.m. — Joe Avento, Cole Martin 7:40 a.m. …

Fourth of July: What stores are open, closed in Tennessee

While government services will be closed, many retailers and grocery stores will remain open on the Fourth of July. Aldi and Trader Joe's will have reduced hours, closing at 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., respectively. Costco will be closed, while most other major …

Take a look back: 4th of July in East Tennessee through the years      

Sisters Thalia Reyna, 17 and Julia Reyna, 15, from left, stand as the sun reflects of the Sunsphere during the playing of the national anthem during Independence Day celebrations at World's Fair Park in Knoxville on Friday, July 4, 2014.News Sentinel …