Tourism spending in Tennessee breaks records

Whether they came for the Smoky Mountains, Dollywood, or the neon honky tonks of Nashville, tourists who visited Tennessee in 2024 spent a record-breaking amount of money. A total of 147 million visitors spent $31.7 billion while in Tennessee for a variety …

20 Tennessee schools make Money's 'best colleges' list

A total of 20 Tennessee colleges and universities made the list for Money's annual "best colleges" ratings. The list includes public and nonprofit private four-year schools. The latest "Best Colleges" ratings from Money are out, and …

‘My skin is itching off of me:’ US Nitrogen downplays harm of chemical leaks, spills in Tennessee

In the small community of Midway, about 10 miles west of Greeneville, there are no hospitals. There are no clinics and there aren’t any grocery stores. But there are about 2,000 people living in the rolling hills that mark this area, many well within view …

Tennessee population surge persists years after pandemic-era migration

Tennessee ranks highly as a popular moving destination in 2024, driven by affordability and job opportunities. Nashville, Knoxville, and Chattanooga are the top Tennessee cities for relocation, attracting diverse age groups. High cost of living in cities …

A mother’s hope: 13 years later, Tennessee’s longest-running Amber Alert still unsolved

BEDFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — This September marks 13 years since siblings Chloie Leverette and Christopher "Gage" Daniel went missing from their grandparents’ home in Bedford County — the site of a devastating fire and the start of Tennessee’s …

Does Josh Heupel help or hurt Tennessee recruiting? | Vols mailbag

Tennessee football recently landed a flurry of commitments alongside five-star quarterback Faizon Brandon, but the 2026 Vols recruiting class still ranks outside the top 10. Should UT fans celebrate or be concerned? That was a consistent theme of questions …

Does Josh Heupel help or hurt Tennessee recruiting? | Vols mailbag

Evaluating Freshman Impact: Tennessee’s Nate Ament

Nate Ament became the highest-rated commitment in the history of Tennessee when he chose the Volunteers back in April. Now, with him bringing his skill set to Knoxville, there’s a lot to like about what he could be as a freshman star on Rocky Top. On3 …

Bennett McNabb sets tournament record en route to win at East Tennessee Amateur

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WCYB) — Bennett McNabb dominated the William B. Greene East Tennessee Amateur this weekend, securing a decisive victory with a six-stroke lead. McNabb set a new tournament record by shooting a 197 over the three-day event. McNabb …

Tennessee track running far from excellence

Facts are sometimes stranger than fiction. As if on direct orders from Dr. Danny J. White, university vice chancellor and director of athletics, Tennessee has awarded itself “Everything” status in sports. There is some evidence – three straight top-six …