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Whitney Turner

Knoxville

Morning Anchor at WVLT-TV (Knoxville, TN)

Morning Anchor for @wvlt | Formerly @WHSVnews | Proud @Virginia_Tech alumna

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  • Joey’s Sandwich Shop opens in Choto

    4 days ago | wvlt.tv | Whitney Turner

    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A new breakfast and lunch spot is open in Choto, with ties to Pete’s Restaurant & Coffee Shop downtown. Pete Natour’s son, Joey, has gone into business for himself after he and his dad sold the family restaurant to new owners last year. Previous Coverage: Owners of Pete’s Restaurant in Knoxville sell location“Joey’s Sandwich Shop” officially opened on Monday in the Markets at Choto. The fare includes sandwiches, bagels, salads and some baked goods.

  • ‘Slow down and move over’ | TDOT’s message during National Work Zone Awareness Week

    6 days ago | wvlt.tv | Whitney Turner

    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation is reminding you to slow down and move over for crews on the road. It’s National Work Zone Awareness week, and TDOT spokesperson Mark Nagi said being distracted behind the wheel can have deadly consequences. “We’ve had 34 of our TDOT trucks that have been hit so far this calendar year alone.

  • ‘An Evening with Hope’ benefits women’s health care center in Knoxville

    1 week ago | wvlt.tv | Whitney Turner

    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Hope Resource Center is inviting people to attend its annual fundraising banquet ‘An Evening with Hope.’Emily Ratliff is the executive director of the nonprofit. She said the medical clinic provides health care services as they relate to pregnancy and women’s health, completely free of charge. “So pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, STD testing and treatment as well woman exams.

  • Knoxville Summit aims to help connect and empower community leaders

    2 weeks ago | wvlt.tv | Whitney Turner

    KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A unique leadership conference is coming back to Knoxville, aiming to connect and empower community leaders. The Knoxville Summit is organized by Axiom Wealth Management. It’s happening April 24 at Covenant Health Park. In the event’s second year, participants will hear from speakers including Hallerin Hilton Hill, Inky Johnson, Tamika Catchings and Clay Travis.

  • ‘SpongeBob SquarePants’ comes alive at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

    Aug 14, 2024 | wvlt.tv | Whitney Turner

    GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WVLT) - Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is bringing “SpongeBob SquarePants” to life to celebrate the animated series’ 25th anniversary. Right now, visitors can find SpongeBob and his friends throughout the aquarium in branded scavenger hunts and enjoy screenings of the show. Chuck Winstead is Special Projects Director for Ripley’s Aquarium. He said the promotion is great way to engage kids in education about preserving our planet.

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Whitney Turner @WhitneyTurnerTV
7 Apr 25

RT @zooknoxville: 🦫 Happy International Beaver Day! 🦫 Today’s the perfect day to celebrate our busiest, wood-chomping residents here at Zoo…

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4 Apr 25

RT @KyleGrainger: I’m monitoring a Cabin Fire - Eagle Creat Lane behind Dollywood. https://t.co/HdUEAEuw2N

Whitney Turner
Whitney Turner @WhitneyTurnerTV
31 Mar 25

Saying goodbye to @SullyWVLT today. Bittersweet moments. Join us for one last hoorah together on @wvlt ! Already miss you, Harry 💖 https://t.co/DVJo5GfeSE