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2025 West Tennessee high school football region standings after Week 7
The Greenfield football team runs onto the field before playing Humboldt during Week 7 of the 2025 season. Here are the updated region standings for West Tennessee after Week 7 action: Region 6-1A Reg. Over. McKenzie 2-0 6-1 McEwen 1-0 3-2 Wayne...

On This Day in 1978, One of Nashville’s Most Mysterious Crimes: The Tammy Wynette Incident She Called “The Most Terrifying Experience of My Life”
A contemporary of Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette managed to break into the male-dominated country landscape of the 1960s and ’70s. She is perhaps best known for hits like “Stand By Your Man” and “D-I-V-O-R-C-E. Additionally, her stormy third marriage...

Downtown Memphis park with deep historical ties steps into the future
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - A Downtown Memphis park with deep ties to history is stepping into the future. On October 4, the National Civil Rights Museum (NCRM) cut the ribbon on a brand-new BlueCross Healthy Place at Founders Park, and with the ribbon...

Blaine Brown on the start of his Tennessee baseball career
Vanderbilt lost to Alabama 30-14 after leading early in the game. Costly turnovers and a stalled second-half offense contributed to the loss. Quarterback Diego Pavia took responsibility for the loss, citing two red zone turnovers. TUSCALOOSA, AL ―...

Protestors march in Downtown Memphis, speak out against National Guard
Over 100 people gathered in downtown Memphis on Oct. 4 for a march to protest the xAI data center in South Memphis and the presence of federal agencies in the city. The event, called "Get out of Memphis," was organized by student-led advocacy...

Second half struggles doom TU in loss at Memphis
Box score: Memphis 45, Tulsa 7
Lewis throws 3 touchdown passes, runs in another as Memphis rides turnovers to 45-7 win over Tulsa

Tony Vitello on Blaine Brown, freshmen in Tennessee baseball's scrimmage

Blaine Brown on the start of his Tennessee baseball career

Tennessee Vols Ready for SEC Clash After Bye Week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — For the first time in over a month, Tennessee fans face a weekend without their Volunteers in action, as the team enjoys a well-deserved bye week. Despite the break, anticipation is building for the following week’s matchup...

How Hayden Panettiere's Disaster With Connie Britton Shaped 'Nashville's Biggest Rivalry
Everyone knows that the entertainment business can be a fickle thing, especially for women. There are countless tales of women whose careers are over simply because they're not in their 20s anymore. This harsh reality has been represented in...

Why Tennessee State's offense collapsed in loss to Eastern Illinois
Tennessee State's offense struggled in a 31-7 loss to Eastern Illinois, extending the team's losing streak to four games. An attempt to use run-pass option plays failed. Coach Reggie Barlow plans to move away from the RPO-heavy game plan to better...

Blaine Brown stands out in Tennessee baseball scrimmage in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA − Tony Vitello heard Tennessee baseball players saying they had a blast playing their first scrimmage in Chattanooga on Oct. 4. The same held true for everyone involved with the program. "I think our whole staff and support staff...

Blaine Brown stands out in Tennessee baseball scrimmage in Chattanooga
Rice transfer Blaine Brown has been a consistent hitter for the Vols during fall scrimmages. Freshman pitcher Jackson Estes impressed by striking out two batters in two innings. Freshman Taylor Tracey highlighted the offense with an opposite-field...

Nashville Predators Face Carolina Hurricanes in Preseason Finale
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Nashville Predators are set to host the Carolina Hurricanes this afternoon as they conclude their preseason with a game at Bridgestone Arena. The puck drops at 3 p.m. CT. This matchup serves as the final opportunity for the...

Toyota Tennessee celebrates its Family Fun Day
JACKSON, Tenn.—One manufacturer celebrates its employees with a day of no work and all play! Toyota Tennessee hosted its 2025 Family Fun Day Saturday from 11:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The event took place at the facility located at 301 James...
Memphis eases to win over Tulsa to become 1st bowl-eligible team
Memphis football is the first bowl-eligible team in the country. The Tigers (6-0, 2-0 American Conference) easily beat Tulsa 45-7 on Saturday at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium to extend the nation’s longest FBS win streak to 10 games. Brendon Lewis...

What Tony Vitello said about interest from MLB teams as Tennessee baseball coach
Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello has been mentioned as a potential candidate for vacant MLB manager jobs. Vitello stated he has not had direct contact with any teams and is focused on the Volunteers. He considers the speculation a compliment...

One rescued, one dead after tandem jump above Nashville
Nashville, Tenn. (WZTV) — One person has died and another was recued following a tandem jump above Nashville. Fire officials say that an unknown incident took place in the air where they became distressed and one of the people disconnected during...