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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‘People just don’t slow down at all’ | City of Knoxville to begin installing speed cameras in school zones

1 week ago | wvlt.tv | Jared Austin

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The City of Knoxville will begin work with Blue Line Solutions to install speed cameras in school zones after Knoxville City Council approved the measure Tuesday night. Previous Coverage: Knoxville City Council passes $477.3 million budget prioritizing public safety, affordable housingLinda Greer, a teacher at Sarah Greene Moore Magnet Academy, said she sees cars speed through her area all the time.
‘He is absolutely missed today’: People reflect on lives of service members for Memorial Day

1 week ago | wvlt.tv | Jared Austin

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Memorial Day is a time to reflect on the lives of service men and women who were killed in combat protecting our country’s freedom. Knox County Commissioner Shane Jackson makes it a point each year to learn about some East Tennesseans who were killed in combat. This year, he focused on Army Specialist James Tatum. He’s from the same area of McMinn County as Jackson. Tatum was killed by a missile strike in 1991.
‘Quite a gem at our legendary course’ | The history of Holston Hills Country Club

2 weeks ago | wvlt.tv | Jared Austin |Kelly Ann Kruger

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A look at the history of Holston Hills Country Club takes you all the way back to the Roaring Twenties. The club has been a staple to East Knoxville for nearly 100 years with the plans coming together in 1926. “Some businessmen in Knoxville that were actually members of Cherokee Country Club go together to buy the old MacDonald Farm which is what you see behind us now,” Chris Dibble, director of golf and general manager of the club said.
‘I knew I had to help’: Knoxville brewery owner helps hometown after deadly storms

2 weeks ago | wkyt.com | Jared Austin

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - East Tennesseans have started doing their part to help the families impacted by the deadly storms in southeastern Kentucky. Nathaniel Sears, one of the owners of Next Level Brewing Company in Knoxville, said this storm hit too close to home for him. “Laurel County is where I was born and raised, and I went to South Laurel High School,” Sears said. When Sears heard about the storm and damage, he collected supplies and went up there.
‘I knew I had to help’: Knoxville brewery owner helps hometown after deadly storms

2 weeks ago | wvlt.tv | Jared Austin

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - East Tennesseans have started doing their part to help the families impacted by the deadly storms in southeastern Kentucky. Nathaniel Sears, one of the owners of Next Level Brewing Company in Knoxville, said this storm hit too close to home for him. “Laurel County is where I was born and raised, and I went to South Laurel High School,” Sears said. When Sears heard about the storm and damage, he collected supplies and went up there.
Historic investment in Loudon County Schools approved after property tax hike

3 weeks ago | wvlt.tv | Jared Austin

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Loudon County Commission approved a $110 million bond to build a new school and update three others in the county. The new school, currently named North End School, will be in the northern part of Loudon County. County Commissioner Van Shaver said it’s in an area where they current don’t have a county school. “The new school is the most historic the county commission and the board of education has ever taken,” Shaver said.
Knox County leaders prepare for new projects along Northshore Drive

3 weeks ago | wvlt.tv | Jared Austin

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knox County leaders have plans to start construction along a piece of Northshore Drive this summer. The project would be on a three-mile stretch from the Cove at Concord roundabout to the Choto Road roundabout. Knox County Commissioner Larsen Jay said, “It is absolutely ripe for this area for dangerous roads, wrecks and injuries with pedestrians.”The plan includes fixing some side slopes and shoulders to make it safer for people driving.
Cades Cove vehicle-free Wednesdays to begin in June after uncertain future

1 month ago | wvlt.tv | Josh Jarnagin |Jared Austin

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced on Wednesday when vehicle-free Wednesdays will return in the park. Cades Cove visitors are excited this is coming back. “You’re out there and you’re in nature and you’re riding your bike and talking to people as you stop and seeing bears and deer and all of that,” Eddie Dofflemyer said. Park officials announced the first vehicle-free day will be on June 18.
Newport Rescue Squad dealing with changes to rivers after Helene

1 month ago | wvlt.tv | Jared Austin

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Newport Rescue Squad has seen noticeable changes to three rivers in the county after Hurricane Helene moved through last year. This means it could be more dangerous for people on the water since spots they once knew for certain activities are now different. “We are having to re-learn the rivers,” Mary Anne Costner with Newport Rescue Squad said. The rescue squad took to social media at the end of April warning people of some of the dangers of the changing rivers.
‘I could’ve been dead’ | Corryton man recounts near-deadly car crash

1 month ago | wvlt.tv | Jared Austin

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Brenton Myers was able to meet the first responders who likely saved his life last weekend. Myers was involved in a car accident back in October that nearly took his life. “They didn’t know how bad it was until they busted in the passenger window to see where I was, how I was and how I was positioned and everything,” Myers said. “Once they pulled the windshield off, it was kind of like ‘Oh no’.”Myers said he was on his way to work in Athens that day.

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