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After a big win over the number eight ranked Texas A&M Aggies, the Vols are back on the road as they head to Baton Rouge to play the LSU Tigers. Despite a rough year in the conference, the Tigers ...

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — One of Knoxville's most colorful and cute events is set to return in March bringing out crowds of costumed pets for a parade and festival. This will be Mardi Growl's 18th year.

A 73-year-old missing hiker was found deceased in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park over the weekend, the National Park Service announced. Ann Houghton was found dead on Sunday after being ...

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Samara Spencer finished with 14 points and Zee Spearman tallied 16 to lead the No. 19 Lady Vols past fifth-ranked UConn by a score of 80-76. Both teams held on to leads ...

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Blake Grimmer then joined in on the fun with a pinch-hit three-run blast in the sixth, notching the second home run for the Vols' freshman class in the game. Ten different UT players scored runs ...

The closures will begin Friday, Feb. 28 ahead of the Mardi Growl Parade on Saturday, March 1. The parade will begin at 11 a.m. at the staging area on Depot Street. It will continue to Gay Street ...