Lori Tucker

2 weeks ago | wate.com | Lori Tucker |Hannah Moore

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — An East Tennessee pastor, whom we have followed on his fundraising motorcycle journeys, is preparing to embark on another road trip. Wildwood Baptist Church pastor Charlie Barnard and his wife, Teresa, are getting their red motorcycle, nicknamed “Reba,” ready to roll on a 6,000-mile journey across the country.

1 month ago | wate.com | Lori Tucker |Gregory Raucoules

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1 month ago | yahoo.com | Lori Tucker

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — An East Tennessee woman lost more than 120 pounds in just a year after learning she showed signs of a genetic link to her obesity. UT Medical Center offered her a new medical breakthrough that has changed her life, proving that all cases and causes of obesity are not the same. The simple act of walking into an exam room to meet with her nurse practitioner is something Angelia Collins will never take for granted. At her heaviest, she weighed 386 pounds.

1 month ago | wate.com | Lori Tucker |Hope McAlee

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2 months ago | wate.com | Lori Tucker |Hannah Moore

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — With Jason and Kristy Altman leading the way, a group breaks into a run at the West High School track where Jason is a cross country coach. It’s training time on a brisk weekend morning. Running is the Altman family’s passion. You see more evidence of that at their home, where all their medals are displayed on hooks for each family member. On the walls are Jason’s marathon win and other accomplishments.