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Hardin Valley Academy student wins state poetry contest
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (219+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. " A Hardin Valley Academy student took home the top prize at the 2026 Tennessee Poetry Out Loud contest in Murfreesboro on Saturday, according to the Tennessee Arts Commission. Sarah Williamson, from Knox County, won the competition and will now…...
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra performs for young kids
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (93+ words) Knoxville Symphony Orchestra performs for young kids'WBIR Knoxville Symphony Orchestra performs for young kids To stream WBIR on your phone, you need the WBIR app. Download the WBIR app Next up in 5 City of Knoxville honors 'Marc and Kim Show…...
An East Tennessee love story that has been glowing for more than 25 years
2+ week, 2+ day ago (62+ words) An East Tennessee love story that has been glowing for more than 25 years'WBIR An East Tennessee love story that has been glowing for more than 25 years To stream WBIR on your phone, you need the WBIR app. Download the WBIR…...
Tennessee kids are struggling with mental health more than ever, report says
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (58+ words) Tennessee kids are struggling with mental health more than ever, report says'WBIR Tennessee kids are struggling with mental health more than ever, report says To stream WBIR on your phone, you need the WBIR app. Download the WBIR app Next…...
Safety concerns rise as more teenagers use AI chatbots
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (52+ words) Safety concerns rise as more teenagers use AI chatbots'WBIR Safety concerns rise as more teenagers use AI chatbots To stream WBIR on your phone, you need the WBIR app. Download the WBIR app Next up in 5 Example video title will…...
Hampton High reopens Wednesday: Students prepare to return 'home' after Hurricane Helene repairs
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (365+ words) CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. " This week, an East Tennessee high school will reopen for the first time following Hurricane Helene that hit in the fall of 2024." Hampton High School is set to reopen its doors and welcome students back on Wednesday,…...
Gibbs Middle School cafe teaches students job skills
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (380+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn " Students at Gibbs Middle School are learning job skills by running a small cafe in the school." The middle school opened a mobile version of the 'Daily Drip' at the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year. Then, an indoor…...
'It could be detrimental' | East Tennessee families anxious as 27,000 could lose Children's Hospital coverage in March
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (717+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. " Thousands of families are worried about how they'll take care of their children after East Tennessee Children's Hospital sent letters to patients with "Cigna" insurance. The letter told patients to prepare that they could go out of network…...
After 974 days in foster care, toddler finds forever home fro Christmas
2+ mon, 6+ day ago (58+ words) After 974 days in foster care, toddler finds forever home fro Christmas'WBIR After 974 days in foster care, toddler finds forever home fro Christmas To stream WBIR on your phone, you need the WBIR app. Download the WBIR app Next up in…...
Country faces growing social worker shortage as Tennessee DCS pushes to recruit the next generation
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (356+ words) NASHVILLE, Tenn. " Among some of the state's most vulnerable children, Tennessee leaders are searching for more people willing to step into one of the most demanding " and meaningful " careers in public service. "It has to be in your heart to…...