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3 days ago
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Cocke County Mayor aims to retain local graduates through economic investment
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis is working to help the county capitalize on its location and attract future investors. Mathis recently attended the annual summit of the Tennessee Valley Corridor, a nonprofit organization spans Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, Virginia and North Carolina. It is focused on attracting investments related to fields like technology, science, and national security. Morristown hosts the Tennessee State Disc Golf Championships 'The thought of was kind of the second Manhattan Project, but in a much broader scope that goes all the way from Birmingham through Huntsville, Alabama, the Space and Rocket Center, Oak Ridge, Chattanooga, Knoxville and then into Virginia and beyond,' Mathis explained. 'Cocke County sits right astride that corridor because it flows right beside I-40.' Despite its proximity to I-40, Mathis told 6 News that Cocke County has yet to take advantage of the opportunity. 'If we can offer them something on the low-end or something that pays on high-end but also rewards them for going out and getting an education,' Mathis said. 'Let's say a kid wants to get a degree in engineering, a degree in finance, a degree in you name it. Whatever those fields are, we have to create opportunities for those young people to stay as well. So that's what this does.' Deadline to apply approaching for Tennessee governor's recovery fund Mathis looking to change this as the county is finishing up construction on an industrial park. Mathis believes construction will wrap up next year. 'We're currently in the process of running sewer, so that's kind of the last big piece. But we have got about eight good sites, flat sites for new employers to come into that park.' Mathis said. This new venture is to not only help the county recover from Helene, but continues to propel forward. ▶ See more top stories on 'We're excited about this opportunity and to be able to move forward as a county and this is not just about recovery from a disaster, this is about regaining and enhancing the momentum we had before the disaster happened,' he said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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$5 million in funding available for Tennessee senior centers: What to know
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Senior centers can send applications to the Department of Disability and Aging (DDA) for grant funding, a state spokesperson said. The Tennessee General Assembly has set aside $5 million in one-time funding for senior centers throughout the state. This money is meant to help give older adults access to resources, activities and social connections. It can be spent on goals including: Capital Projects, such as building improvements and equipment Marketing Programming and activities Routine operating expenses other than staff salaries Applications are due by 4 p.m. central time on August 8, and centers have to spend the funding by March 31, 2027. Centers can apply for funding between $10,000 and $50,000. Morristown hosts the Tennessee State Disc Golf Championships Individuals and long-term care/assisted living facilities are not included. The state gave the following qualifications for centers: A single-purpose agency with programs and activities designed and operated only for the benefit of adults aged 60 and over; or A multi-purpose agency with a broad spectrum of services, which shall include provisions of health, social, nutritional, and educational services, and the provision of facilities for recreational activities for adults aged 60 and over; and, An organization with established programming that provides a minimum of 16 hours a month of activities or services specifically targeted for adults 60 and over. READ: More top stories on 'DDA is committed to ensuring senior centers in both rural and urban communities across the state are vibrant and thriving,' said DDA Commissioner Brad Turner. 'We hope this funding can help enhance the offerings, improve equipment, modernize buildings, and ensure that our senior centers continue to be spaces where older adults can access resources, connect with their peers, and enjoy a wide range of activities.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 days ago
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Pinnacle Turkey Creek 5K raises money for older adults
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Pinnacle Turkey Creek hosted a 5K race on Sunday morning raising money for older adults. This event raised awareness and money for Send Senior Citizens Love whose mission is to improve 'the lives of seniors around the world.' Tennessee Valley Authority leads Douglas Lake 'Community Day of Service' This was the first year for the event, but there are plans for more in future years, said Gabi Walsh, marketing manager for Pinnacle Turkey Creek. 'We're happy that so many people want to support a great nonprofit,' Walsh said. Ashley Lynch, founder of Send Senior Citizens Love, said it was humbling and amazing to see so many people come out to support this cause. She started her nonprofit in 2019 after the death of her grandparents. 'I wanted to do something in memory of them,' Lynch told 6 News. 'COVID hit, everybody went on lockdown and the seniors were often forgotten, so I wanted to do something to cheer them up.' Morristown hosts the Tennessee State Disc Golf Championships She said she wants to raise awareness for older adults who might feel isolated. Lynch added, 'Next year we'll plan bigger.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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4 days ago
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Mealer, Lady Vols walk it off in 9-inning battle against UCLA
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (WATE) — After a nine-inning battle, the Lady Vols keep their season alive with a Laura Mealer walk-off single to send Tennessee to the national semifinals. Both UCLA and the Lady Vols got their bats rolling in the first, however, it was Tennessee who was able to bring their base runners home. Morristown hosts the Tennessee State Disc Golf Championships In the bottom of the first, Taylor Pannell singled, followed by Ella Dodge, the two still on base when the Bruins intentionally walked McKenna Gibson, loading the bases. Next in the order was Laura Mealer who popped one over the infield and into an open outfield, Pannell making it in first, followed by a diving Dodge to give the Lady Vols a 2-0 lead. That brought Tennessee's total amount of first inning runs through three games at the College World Series to 11. UCLA went yard in the second, twice. First off the bat of Alexis Ramirez, then a blast by Sofia Mujica. Both were solo shots, the two homers tying the game. The Bruins had a chance to take the lead a couple of innings later in the top of the fifth. With two on and two outs, Tennessee intentionally walked Megan Grant, putting Karlyn Pickens back in front of Ramirez, who launched UCLA's first home run. However, this time, Pickens sent Grant back to the dugout with a strikeout, leaving three stranded and ended the Bruins' chances in the fifth. After struggling in the first part of the postseason, Pannell continued to be on a tear in Oklahoma City, hammering a two-run homer towards left field in the bottom of the fifth. A hit that gave Tennessee a 4-2 advantage. Moving into the top of the sixth, UCLA looked as though they were going to threaten once again. With two outs, Kaitlyn Terry was originally called safe at first, which would have put runners on the corners for the Bruins, however the Lady Vols challenged the call, which was overturned in Tennessee's favor, ending the top of the sixth. Pickens appeared to roll her ankle during the top of the sixth but finished the inning without missing a pitch. The top of the seventh was the final chance for UCLA, and Megan Grant took full advantage, crushing one to center field. With one on, the blast tied it at four all. After an extensive review of if Grant actually touched home base after the homer, it was noted that she did not touch home, however the play was not reviewable due to Appendix G so the homer stood. In the bottom of the seventh, with no outs, Pannell got on base from a walk. The Bruins then intentionally talked Sophia Nugent, putting two on base for the Lady Vols. However, a double play from third to second ended regulation. With the game tied at four, the Lady Vols and UCLA went to extra innings. Bruins go three up, three down in the top of the eighth. Tennessee gets runners on the corners in the bottom of the frame, but with two outs already, they couldn't get anyone in. With one out, Lady Vols loaded the bases in the bottom of the ninth, with a 2-2 count, Laura Mealer snuck one inside the left base line, bringing in Pannell and walking it off to keep the Lady Vol season alive. READ: More top stories on UP NEXT: The Lady Vols live to play another day. Tennessee will face Texas tomorrow at 12 p.m. Tennessee with a tall task to win two back-to-back games against the Longhorns if they want to advance the championship series. If the Lady Vols win game one against Texas, game two is slated for 2:30 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Morristown hosts the Tennessee State Disc Golf Championships
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WATE) — Disc Golfers from across the country gathered in Morristown on Sunday for the Tennessee State Disc Golf Championships. The annual tournament tees off every year during the first weekend of June. Morristown proudly calls itself the disc golf capital of the state, and this weekend, that title was on full display at Panther Creek State Park. Sunday marks round three, the final day of the Tennessee State Disc Golf Championships. Tennessee Valley Authority leads Douglas Lake 'Community Day of Service' 'Morristown has really built up a very good core of disc golf courses, and the city governments, the chamber of commerce's, the parks departments, they're all heavily involved and really looking to keep making this a big event every year,' explained Tim Barr the Competition Director for the tournament. This year's event featured five different courses and 529 players, ranging from nine years old to over 75 years old.'There's a lot of courses in Tennessee, but you have to have every single piece in place for a big event like this to come together, and it all starts with government, with the parks department, with the chamber of commerce being heavily involved. That makes a big difference,' Barr Robinson, a Disc Golfer in the mixed pro division, traveled from Asheville, North Carolina to compete. He says this tournament is one he never misses.'This park is a bomber course, so if you like to throw far, this offers everything that you need. You're going to be able to shape your shots. You're going to be able to throw it really far, really hard every time. But also just the area in general has so many courses and so much to offer with, I mean, just the restaurants and the disc golf scene across the state,' said sport itself continues to grow, known for being beginner friendly and budget friendly.'I really like the way the discs float through the air and glide. There's a lot of shape manipulation that you can do,' explained Luke Wondergem another Disc Golfer in the mixed pro division. 'One last family supper' Knoxville coffee shop to close Other Park locations throughout Morristown that were utilized during the tournament included Cherokee Park, Frank Lorino Park, Wayne Hansard Park, and Mossy Creek Course at Carson Newman university. First place finishers in all divisions received a trophy. 'Pro division always impresses, men and women, so every year we watch these players come out and it's just like every year they get better, and they throw it farther and they make longer putts. And it's a lot of fun to watch,' said Barr. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
