East Tennessee hospitals feeling coronavirus crunch, face overcrowding
Tenn – For the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began, the Knox County Health Department’s health care system capabilities benchmark has gone from yellow to red as East Tennessee hospitals face a shortage of beds. As coronavirus hospitalizations surge in the 16-county region —…
Tennessee Promise needs 800 volunteer mentors by Dec. 4
Tenn – Volunteers must be 21 years old, are subject to a background check, and must complete a one-hour training session. The organization said 90 percent of mentors needed statewide have been found, but 800 are still needed to meet student demand, including 24 in…
Why the 2020 Cleveland Browns could follow the path of the 2019 Tennessee Titans
Tenn – Like the Tennessee Titans in 2019, the Cleveland Browns in 2020 benched their quarterback in the sixth game of the season. Both teams were in the process of figuring out who they were under new coaches, working out rushing attacks they’d come to…
Tennessee-Based MLILY USA Donates 200 Mattresses to Regional Tornado Relief
Tenn – Mattress manufacturer MLILY USA announced that it has donated 200 mattresses in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Northern Georgia to help residents affected by recent Eastern Sunday tornadoes that ravaged the area. The company, which has a strong legacy of giving back to the community,…
Tennessee Residents Mourn the Loss of Beloved WDEF Anchor John Mercer
Tenn – Many residents of Chattanooga, Tenn. are heartbroken over the news of beloved WDEF news anchor John Mercer’s death. John passed away on April 28, 2020. Many have wondered: What happened to John Mercer? Here are some of the details behind John’s death, as…
College Football Betting: Tennessee CFB Picks + Breakdown
Tenn – College football betting fans are getting to the final stretch of the CFB season, and despite some COVID-19 issues, most teams continue to play games. We have three of the four Tennessee FBS schools on the schedule this week, including a Vanderbilt team…
Tennessee Will Have LGBT Representatives For The First Time. Will They Stop Anti-LGBT Bills?
Tenn – For Memphis Democratic Rep. Torrey Harris, it was seeing someone like him that inspired him to get into politics. He was teenager in Arkansas, when something first clicked with him. “When I was a little bit younger, I had a great fascination with…
Tennessee Lady Vols add Furman to schedule
Tenn – After having their opener against the Florida A&M Rattlers last Friday night canceled, the Tennessee Lady Vols have added another game to their schedule. FAMU shut down its women’s basketball season due to COVID. On Thursday, Dec. 10, the Furman Paladins will visit UT…
Investigation underway after Tennessee toddler found dead
Tenn – Tennessee officials said an investigation is underway after a toddler was found dead Tuesday morning. Memphis Police were called to a home on the 400 block of Ridge Drive on reports of an unresponsive toddler. When police arrived on the scene, the toddler…
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum To Reopen Soon
Tenn – “Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is looking forward to welcoming riders back after being closed since March 14 due to COVID-19,” said TVRM Spokesperson Steve Freer. “We are excited to be running our trains allowing visitors to experience Chattanooga’s rich history. We have worked…