Jared Austin

Knoxville

Reporter at WVLT-TV (Knoxville, TN)

Reporter for @WVLT. No bad hair days. Former reporter at @1011_News and @KOMUNews. #MIZ🐯 Grad

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From pitcher’s mound to soccer pitch: How Covenant Health Park hosts One Knox and Smokies

2 days ago | wvlt.tv | Camruinn Morgan-Rumsey |Jared Austin

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Just days out from One Knoxville Sporting Club’s home opener, those over at Earthadelic are preparing to turn Covenant Health Park’s pitcher’s mound into a soccer pitch. FC Tulsa will mark the first opponent One Knox faces on the converted field. It’s an appropriate match up, because Tulsa briefly hosted Earthadelic so the company could take a look at their own field design. “We took a lot of notes.
Key Takeaways From My Inauguration Experience

Jan 22, 2025 | aclj.org | Jared Austin

Your browser does not support the audio element. It was January 17, 2025, the Friday before the inauguration, and I was ready to head out to D.C. My buddy had miraculously received three tickets from Rep. Mike Bost (IL), which guaranteed us up-close seats at the historic ceremony. I was ecstatic at the opportunity, even amid security concerns after two assassination attempts on President Trump. I’m a writer and editor for the ACLJ and help with the Sekulow broadcast every day.
East Tennessee restaurants, stores feeling impacts of rising egg prices

Jan 15, 2025 | wvlt.tv | Jared Austin

Egg prices continue to rise nationwide, forcing restaurants, stores and families to pay more for them.
‘He’s coming back home’ | Fans excited for Morgan Wallen concert at Neyland

Jul 15, 2024 | wvlt.tv | Jared Austin

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Country music star Morgan Wallen will be returning to Knoxville for a concert on Sunday, September 22. Previous Coverage: Morgan Wallen is coming to Neyland StadiumFans of his are already planning to buy tickets as soon as possible. “I’m so excited. He’s coming back home, and I’m so excited to see his concert. I really want to go,” Sam Hurst, a Wallen fan, said.
Family looking for justice after bar shooting, suspect still on the loose

Jul 10, 2024 | wvlt.tv | Jared Austin

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knoxville police have called on the U.S. Marshals to help in the search for double murder suspect, Kevin Matthews. He’s accused of killing two men, Zachery Herrera and John Goosie, at The Pint House bar July 2. Previous Coverage: Two killed, one injured in Knoxville early morning shootingFriends of Zachery Herrera said he sometimes worked three jobs to support his family. His loss leaves a void for both friends and family. “Amazing guy.
Hemp stores in East Tennessee preparing for legal battle with Dept. of Agriculture over new rules

Jul 9, 2024 | wvlt.tv | Jared Austin

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Hemp retailers in East Tennessee are planning to sue the state Department of Agriculture because of new rules the agency is creating. The Department of Agriculture is looking to redefine what’s legal in Tennessee, which could cause business owners to lose more than half of their products on their shelves. Now, hemp stores are on a time crunch to stop the state’s new rules.
Knox County proposes new site for Bower Field

Jul 8, 2024 | wvlt.tv | Jared Austin

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - People living in South Knox County may see some changes to a historic ball park, but not everyone is on board with the changes. A developer, Thunder Mountain, plans to rezone Bower Field off Chapman Highway for commercial use. In return, they’ve donated land to the county to use for recreational use. The proposed spot is about a half-mile away from where Bower Field has been for decades, near Valley Grove Baptist Church.
“It’s unimaginable for us’ | Knoxville family coping after mother and son die in crash

Jun 10, 2024 | wvlt.tv | Jared Austin

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Knoxville family continues to grieve the loss of two family members and is working for answers on how to take care of the three children injured. The Knoxville Police Department said three people died in a crash, two of them being Krista Maples and her 10-year-old son. Krista’s brother, Mark Latham II, said, “We’re so close as a family. It’s unimaginable for us.”The family all reached out to each other after hearing about a wreck on Western Avenue.
University of Tennessee set to host Olympic Diving Trials later this month

Jun 5, 2024 | wvlt.tv | Jared Austin

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The University of Tennessee will soon be hosting the Olympic Diving Trials. City officials said it’s great to have another big event coming here. “I was just super pumped,” Visit Knoxville President Kim Bumpas said. Knoxville will be in the national spotlight again when UT hosts the Olympic Diving Trials from June 17-23. It will be during this week that athletes’ dreams will become a reality.
West Knoxville woman helping children deal with trauma, being removed from homes

May 28, 2024 | wvlt.tv | Jared Austin

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Knoxville therapist works daily to help children cope with traumatic situations, including abuse and being removed from their homes and taken into DCS custody. Leigh Anne Goldstine said she has about 40 children a week. One of them is Raina. Goldstine has been working with her for close to two years. Raina’s mother, Regina Landsman, said, “Raina is special needs. She has an intellectual disability.

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