Abby Ham

1 month ago | wbir.com | Abby Ham

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Russian invasion of Ukraine has reached its third year as President Trump works to broker a peace deal between the two countries. Amid the war, one Tennessee native is hoping to make a difference. Audrey MacAlpine once lived in Nashville and Knoxville playing music and working in real estate. A few years ago, her work was her life. "I was pretty much living the Nashville dream," MacAlpine said.

Dec 9, 2024 | wbir.com | Abby Ham

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Take some of the most iconic places in East Tennessee, add a dash of whimsy and a lot of glitter and you have the most beautiful Christmas ornaments to hang on the tree. Even better, they're all designed and created by a Knoxville mom with a heart for giving back. Guinn Boyce loves Christmas. "Growing up, my grandparents would always give me a Christmas ornament every year," she said.

Nov 18, 2024 | wbir.com | Abby Ham

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. — A veteran found her happy place in Greeneville—a quaint home on the banks of the Nolichucky River. It helped her find peace and joy, evening using the plants on her property to start a new business. "So, I found this space as soon as I pulled in—I knew. I heard the water and I felt peace. That was something I hadn't felt for a long time," Rachel Sumja said.

Oct 3, 2024 | wltx.com | Abby Ham

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The devastation around the Chimney Rock community in North Carolina was so bad Wednesday that it was nearly impossible to get within 12 miles of homes. However, along the way to the hilly community, people took extreme measures to support themselves and their neighbors. One neighbor said he built a small repelling system that moves up a brushy hill around 22 feet high, helping him navigate up and down to his home. "Got a double-line system for better grip here.

Aug 7, 2023 | wbir.com | Abby Ham

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — They say nothing in life is free—but we disagree. We found free options out there just about anyone can get in on. Store reward programs are another opportunity to get free things. DSW, Sephora, Starbucks and REI have rewards programs through their app or website where you can earn free offers and rewards dollars can be spent like cash. Retailers like Kohls and Old Navy give away bucks when you spend a certain amount and those rewards spend like cash.