5 Back-to-School Time-Saving Tips
Region: Tennessee
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 79 million students will be heading back to school this fall. With the relaxing, and often even boring, summer break officially coming to a close, it will mean a drastic change for most families. The school year goes hand in hand with a busy family schedule – one that leaves many families unsure how to slow things down and make it a little less hectic. “... more
Views: 881Man Gets Charged in Club Shooting
Region: TennesseePolice charged a 38-year-old Oneida, Tenn., man with shooting at a couple during a wedding reception Sunday. Phi Nguyen was charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault and felony vandalism, according to Knoxville Police Department spokesman Darrell DeBusk. Knoxville Police Department Officer Caleb Crothers arrested Nguyen as the man tried to flee from the Valarium, 940 Blackstock Ave.... more
Views: 1910Greenback Couple Killed in Motorcycle Wreck
Region: TennesseeLENOIR CITY - A Greenback husband and wife were killed over the fourth of July weekend in a motorcycle crash in Loudon County, according to authorities. Robert L. Blake, 67, and Geraldine R. Blake, 65, were travelling southbound on U.S. Highway 321 on July 4 when their motorcycle collided with a northbound vehicle turning onto City Park Drive, Lenoir City Police Chief Don W. White said in a written statement today. N... more
Views: 2124Dog Abuse on the Rise in Tennessee
Region: TennesseeJust a couple of days ago in Maryville,Tennessee police found a guy that was abusing dogs.When the police got there they found dead dogs,hurt dogs,and even dogs with their collars grown into their necks. Leigh Anne Pruiett (a person who was looking for her lost dog) said "how could a person ever do this to animals who are so cute,and so loving. If you would like to help out with the situation you can go to the link b... more
Views: 1620Bristol Palin Testifies Against Mother's Email Hacker
Region: TennesseeThe trial for Sarah Palin's email hacker is underway in East Tennessee. A 22 year- old college student from the University of Tennessee , David Kernell, hacked into Sarah Palin's Yahoo account at the time of her run for Vice-president. Kernell answered a series of security questions to hack the account.It was an email she used for correspondence. Her daughter Bristol Palin testified at the trial she received harassing ... more
Views: 2072Coach Phillip Fulmer encourages his team against Auburn
Region: Tennessee
Tennessee's Coach Phillip Fulmer encourages his team against Auburn in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sep - Photo Tennessee Coach Phillip Fulmer encourages his team against Auburn in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala.., On Saturday, September - Photo more
Views: 1351Pierre Colas, Vanderbilt Assistant Anthropology Professors Shot, Dead
Region: Tennessee
The community of Vanderbilt University was stunned by the shooting death of Assistant Anthropology Professor Pierre Colas, 32, last night. Marie Colas, Pierre's sister, was injured but is in stable condition at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Police are unsure why someone shot Pierre Colas and his sister at his East Nashville home. They responded to the home at around 9:20 p.m. on the night of Tuesday August 26 and found n... more
Views: 3926Volkswagen to Open Production Plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Region: Tennessee
Volkswagen has announced plans to open a production plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee that should be operational by early 2011. This is the first plant the European automaker will open in the U.S. since it shut down its last American plant in 1988. The Volkswagen plant is expected to bring 2,000 jobs to the Chattanooga area. The plant will focus on Volkswagen new midsize sedan that it created especially for the North Am... more
Views: 2973Eddy Arnold Dies at 89, Web Pays Tribute
Region: Tennessee
Famed country music star Eddy Arnold died this morning at 89, days before his 90th birthday. Arnold was in a care facility outside of Nashville. The Tennessean has excellent coverage of his life and death. Sally Arnold, his wife of 66 years, died in March. The video below features Eddy Arnold singing one of his hits. The blogosphere is paying its respects. Other blog tributes to Arnold ... more
Views: 2304Previewing the McCain-Obama Town Hall Debate
Region: Tennessee
The presidential candidates will meet for a town-hall style debate, moderated by NBC’s Tom Brokaw, at 9 pm EDT on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn. Obama Leads in Polls Heading into Second Debate Voter registration in the battleground states is shifting in Ill. Sen. Barack Obama’s favor and many polls are currently giving him a lead over Ariz. Sen. John McCain, but bo... more
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