The new lease agreement comes four years after the original terminal in Old City closed down in 2022.
How kudzu became the ‘vine that ate the South’
Kudzu is an invasive vine that’s become a persistent problem in the American South. But there are efforts to tackle it.
Winter storm week 1: Tennessee fatalities rise; outage frustrations mounting
Lengthy power outages continue to fray nerves in Tennessee after the winter storm and weather-related fatalities climb to 21 as another arctic blast brings dangerous cold this weekend. Here’s the latest from WPLN at 6:00 p.m. Saturday.
Santa swaps his sleigh for a train to spread Christmas cheer along the rails in Appalachia
The CSX Santa Train recently made its 83rd annual voyage across parts of Kentucky, Tennessee and Virginia to greet thousands of people and deliver gifts to kids of all ages.
Knoxville College’s newest leader says school has to restart its accreditation process, lists priorities for the school
Knoxville College Board of Trustees has selected Dasha Lundy as the school’s interim president after the previous leader stepped down in July. Lundy, who previously served as Chief Operating Officer and Vice President for the College, says she wants to reengage the community, boost student enrollment and resolve the school’s financial debt.
A century later, Scopes trial still resonates amid classroom culture clashes in Tennessee
As the 100th anniversary of the Scopes trial is commemorated, battles over public education continue in Tennessee and surrounding states amid a new wave of government scrutiny.
Spring flowers in bloom at Great Smoky Mountains National Park
From the purple dwarf crested iris to the elusive yellow lady’s slipper, over 1,500 flowering plant species are blossoming at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
How misinformation spread rapidly in Tennessee after Hurricane Helene
Since FEMA arrived in East Tennessee, the agency set up five disaster recovery centers and approved 6,600 applications and $25 million in aid. But many people have expressed skepticism or downright distrust of the agency.
Unicoi County Animal Shelter faces a long road to full recovery
Shelter director Cody Walker says that it could take at least one year until the shelter is fully restored.
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