8+ mon, 3+ week ago (178+ words) PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - WVLT has you covered when it comes to the biggest day of the year for Pigeon Forge: Dollywood's opening day. March 14 will mark the first day guests can get in for Dollywood's 40th season, though it's limited to season pass holders, and WVLT's Day at Dollywood. Previous Coverage: What is new at Dollywood as it prepares to open for its 40th anniversary season? This year, Dollywood fans can expect updates to the Country Fair area of the park, some new food and lots of festivals. WVLT News will be at the park all day, reporting live as soon as the gates open. We'll be hearing from veteran employees, including some who have been with Dollywood its entire 40 years. Also expect details about some of the rides you know and love. Be sure to tune in to WVLT newscasts…...

10+ mon, 4+ week ago (123+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - You'll be able to watch some top Knoxville Ice Bears hockey games on MyVLT this season! WVLT is teaming up with the Ice Bears to bring four games to the air for 2025, and the ... Knoxville Ice Bears games to air on MyVLT WVLT is teaming up with the Ice Bears to bring four games to the air for 2025, and the first puck drop is slated for Friday, Jan. 3. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - You'll be able to watch some top Knoxville Ice Bears hockey games on MyVLT this season! Ice Bears Games to Air on MyVLT - Roanoke Rail Yard Dogs: Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. - Roanoke Rail Yard Dogs: March 21 at 7 p.m....

8+ mon, 3+ week ago (160+ words) Jahmai Mashack has decided the work isn't done after earning Tennessee a buzzer beater win to defeat Alabama on Saturday. Tennessee Valley Sports Entertainment Network Vols hit program-record three Grand Slams in rout of Radford Lady Vol Talaysia Cooper listed questionable headed into first game of SEC tournament Oak Ridge, Austin-East among teams advancing regional finals "I wish somebody didn't have to lose' | Mother and daughter coach against each other for spot in region championship Zakai Zeigler named finalist for Bob Cousy Award VFL Tyler Byrd's new chapter: Football coach and special education teacher Judge denies Alberto Osuna's bid for injunction as he attempts to play baseball for Tennessee Vols climb in AP College Basketball Poll after last-second win over Alabama Lady Vols fall 7 spots in AP Poll after loss to Georgia Ice Bears look to stretch of home games…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago (147+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The 2025 high school football season kicks off one week from Thursday. That means this week, it's dress rehearsal time. Thursday is jamboree night across the region and WVLT and 5-Star Preps are getting right in the middle of it with our annual season preview show. WVLT Sports will be be live at night one of the KOC Kickoff Classic at Central High School's Dan Y. Boring Stadium. The event was previously scheduled for Halls High School. WVLT will also be at the 5-Star Preps jamboree taking place at Burke-Tarr Stadium on the Carson-Newman University campus. Our partner Jesse Smithey will be with us and we'll talk with Russell Biven about another exciting season of Football Night Live. Be sure to tune in Thursday night on WVLT and WVLT's streaming platforms at 7:30 p.m....

2+ mon, 4+ week ago (407+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee is off to a 1-0 start to the 2025 season after taking down Syracuse, 45-26, on Saturday at the Aflac Kickoff Game inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Related Coverage: THE RIGHT ORANGE | Tennessee opens 2025 season taking down Syracuse, 45-26 Now, the Volunteers look to their first time playing inside Neyland Stadium as they welcome in-state foe ETSU for week two. Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel is pleased with how his team performed against Syracuse, but he is now turning all the attention to ETSU and being back in front of Vol Nation. Scouting out the Buccaneers, they are coming off a 45-17 win over Murray State in week one. ETSU utilizes a two quarterback system with former Power Four quarterbacks, Iowa transfer Cade McNamara and North Carolina transfer Jacolby Criswell. Saturday's win against Syracuse was not up to standard for the…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago (189+ words) Eleven of Tennessee's regular season baseball games will air on ESPN networks this year, the university announced on Thursday. University of Tennessee releases baseball TV schedule The Vols are coming off a championship win and hope to defend that title on air starting when they face off against Florida on March 15. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Eleven of Tennessee's regular season baseball games will air on ESPN networks this year, the university announced on Thursday. The Vols are coming off a championship win and hope to defend that title on air starting when they face off against Florida on March 15. Fans can tune in to games on ESPN's networks like the SEC Network and more. Here's a look at the broadcast schedule: Six of those games will be played here in Knoxville. Other games will stream digitally on platforms like SEC Network…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago (280+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Vol Network has announced its full radio broadcast team for the upcoming Tennessee men's basketball season. "We're excited to bring together an incredible team for Tennessee basketball this season," Brandon Parks, Vice President and General Manager of the Vol Network said. "Mike Keith, John Wilkerson, Chris Lofton and Steve Hamar each bring unique perspective, energy and passion for the game. Together, they'll deliver an insightful and energetic broadcast experience for Vol fans everywhere." Mike Keith will serve as the primary play-by-play broadcaster for Tennessee men's basketball games for his first season as the "Voice of the Vols." Keith is a 12-time Tennessee Sportscaster of the Year. Before coming to Tennessee after Bob Keisling retired after last school year, Keith spent 26 seasons as the voice of the Tennessee Titans. John Wilkerson will be both a fill-in play-by-play…...

8+ mon, 2+ week ago (204+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It will be stormy for much of the night and into Sunday morning as a line of storms move across East Tennessee. Join us on the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android to stay informed. We share custom videos, and you can receive our messages on the latest conditions and forecasts at home. Heavy rainfall and gusty winds will be with us through the evening hours. A brief tornado along with local flash flooding will be possible. This goes until the early morning hours. Through the day on Sunday we'll have on and off batches of rain moving through. Not expecting the severe weather like on Saturday, but heavy downpours could be possible. On Monday get ready for the return of the sunshine. Temperatures are cooler on Monday as we're back into the upper…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago (97+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The SEC has announced the game times, dates and networks for Tennessee's 2025-26 men's basketball season. Tennessee is looking forward to one exhibition game against Duke and 31 regular season contests. For the second straight year, the Vols are coming off an Elite Eight appearance and a 30-8 finish. Rick Barnes is also back as head coach, leading all Division I coaches in active wins as he enters his 11th season. The Vols' schedule breaks down like this: Those interested in picking up single game tickets can do so here....

1+ mon, 3+ week ago (94+ words) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - We now know the tipoff times and broadcast information for most of the Lady Vols" 2025-26 season. Previous Coverage: SEC releases Tennessee basketball game times, channels for 2025-26 season Wednesday, the SEC announced details of all except one of Tennessee"s games. The Lady Vols enter the season with big expectations. They sit at No. 7 on ESPN"s "Way-Too-Early" Top 25 after their first season under Head Coach Kim Caldwell. The schedule breaks down like this: Those interested in picking up tickets can do so here....