Tennessee’s Jonnu Smith (knee) logs another DNP on Friday
Tenn – Smith’s will miss Sunday’s contest against the Browns after suffering a knee injury in Week 12. Expect Anthony Firkser and MyCole Pruitt to play increased roles against a Cleveland pass defense ranked 25th in fantasy points allowed to tight ends (11.8 per game)….
Tennessee Coronavirus: State reports 95 new COVID-19 related deaths
TENNESSEE — On Friday, the Tennessee Department of Health reported 95 new coronavirus-related deaths in the state, which is a 1.99% increase over Thursday’s numbers. TDH also reported 4,356 new coronavirus cases, a 1.12% increase. The cumulative number of cases is 392,608, the Tennessee Department…
Tennessee football: Week 14 SEC and Top 25 picks by Caleb Calhoun
Tenn – Here are Caleb Calhoun’s Tennessee Volunteers, SEC, and top 25 Week 14 picks. For the third straight time, Tennessee football takes the field this Saturday coming off a bye week. The last two times were off unexpected byes. Lining up across from them will…
Over 5,700 new unemployment claims filed in Tennessee last week
Tenn – A new report Thursday morning shows there have been 5,789 new unemployment claims filed in the state of Tennessee last week, bringing the total number to 932,425 since March 15, 2020, according to the TN Department of Labor and Workforce. Since early November,…
Tennessee Lawmakers Explore Limiting Executive Authority During Health Crises
Tenn – Tennessee lawmakers who have often been critical of government restrictions to curb COVID-19’s spread are suggesting ways to give themselves the power to limit or overturn emergency orders from the governor during future health crises. Amid the worsening pandemic, a GOP-led panel of…
Tennessee hospital blames involuntary diversion for closure
Tenn – Cumberland River Hospital in Celina, Tenn., will remain closed, owner and CEO Johnny Presley told the Livingston Enterprise. The rural hospital closed Aug. 7 and placed its license on inactive status. At that time, Mr. Presley cited several reasons for the closure, including a severe…
Officials certify Trump’s win in Tennessee
Tenn – Tennessee’s top election office announced Wednesday that it officially certified the results of the Nov. 3 election, with President Donald Trump securing the state’s 11 electoral votes. A spokeswoman with the secretary of state’s office confirmed the certification was completed. County officials certified…
Tennessee Valley Lures Google, Facebook Data Centers With Solar Farms
Tenn – As data centers prioritize cleaner power, major tech firms are landing in what might seem like unlikely locations. Over the past few years, Google and Facebook have nestled into cities in the Tennessee Valley at ideal sites for data center development. In August, Facebook…
Giving Tuesday focuses on preserving Tennessee Tech’s history for future generations
Tenn – While 2020 has been a struggle for many, University Archives and Special Collections chose to create successes out of challenges. From helping survivors of the March 3 tornadoes to documenting stories of the COVID-19 pandemic to making more materials digitally accessible than ever…
Tennessee offers 2022 Alabama prospect
Tenn – Tennessee has spent plenty of time recruiting Jeremy Pruitt’s home state of Alabama recently. The Vols have extended an offer to a 2022 prospect from Anniston, athlete Antonio Kite. Kite does not yet hold a rating on 247Sports, but it is clear he…