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Why is Morgan Wallen at College World Series Game 2? Country artist with Tony Vitello ties supporting Tennessee baseball
For the second time in a matter of days, Tennessee baseball has a high-profile celebrity showing their endorsement of the Vols in the College World Series.
This time: American country music singer and songwriter Morgan Wallen.
Wallen was spotted walking into Charles Schwab Field in Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska Sunday before Game 2 of the College World Series championship series between the Vols and No. 3 Texas A&M, where Tennessee trails 1-0 in the best-of-three series.
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Why is Morgan Wallen at the CWS Game 2?
Wallen, who is next set to play Empower Field at Mile High in Denver on June 27 as part of his ongoing tour, is in Omaha showing his support for his hometown Vols.
Like Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper, who wore a Vols jersey into Citizen Bank Park Friday, Wallen is friends with Vols manager Tony Vitello.
Wallen has kept to his roots in Tennessee since his music career took off around 2014 after he finished competing on NBC’s “The Voice.” Back during Memorial Day weekend, Wallen opened up his six-storied bar Morgan Wallen’s This Bar and Tennessee Kitchen in Nashville. Then this past weekend, the Morgan Wallen Foundation donated $100,000 to renovate two local baseball fields in Tennessee, one in New Market and another in Jefferson City.
Where is Morgan Wallen from?
Wallen is a native of Sneedville, Tennessee. He graduated high school from Gibbs High School in Knoxville, where he was a pitcher and shortstop in high school.
Sissy arrived at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee in 2000, where caretakers began monitoring and managing her osteoarthritis. Sanctuary leaders said a recent progression of the disease caused what they described as “clear signs” of pain and swelling in her right wrist.
JACKSON, Tenn. (WBBJ) – The Tennessee Highway Patrol held an open house Thursday at the THP Jackson District Office in West Madison County for those interested in becoming a state trooper.
Attendees had the opportunity to learn about the various operations of the THP and the roles the department offers.
Trooper Tiffanie Williams said the career comes with competitive benefits and a sense of community responsibility.
“What makes us a good career choice is, one, base your retirement plan is pretty good, your benefits are pretty good. Also, just giving back to the community — we kind of hold ourselves to a higher standard,” Williams said.
For more information about the Tennessee Highway Patrol and how to get involved, click here.
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Tennessee State men’s hockey has once again canceled its inaugural season.
The first ever ice hockey team at an historically Black, public university was expected to begin play in 2025-26, but the season was canceled due to a fundraising shortfall. Now, the team has canceled its 2026-27 season according to a source with knowledge of the situation who wished to remain anonymous because the news is not public.
The Tennessean reached out to Tennessee State president Dwayne Tucker, who decline to comment on the situation.
The Tennessee State’s men’s hockey website does not have a schedule, roster, or any team events listed on its website. The site’s most recent update was July 10 of last year, an announcement about the 2025-26 season cancellation. Requests for additional information about the hockey team have gone unanswered.
This delay in the start of the men’s hockey team comes three years after the team’s inception was announced at Bridgestone Arena ahead of the 2023 NHL Draft. The Nashville Predators and NHL were instrumental in bringing a team to Tennessee State, and a representative with the Predators confirmed that support is ongoing.
While the 2025-26 cancellation followed unrest about the school’s financial situation, it’s unclear if this year’s cancellation is for the same reason or if its related to the school’s recent turmoil in the athletic department.
In May, six coaches gave a vote of no confidence for Tennessee State’s athletic director Mikki Allen. A letter to Dwayne Tucker on May 29 expressed concern about the “current direction, leadership, communication, and operational management of the athletic department” under Allen.
Men’s hockey coach Duante Abercrombie was not among the six coaches mentioned in the letter.
Alex Daugherty is the Predators beat writer for The Tennessean. He never uses artificial intelligence when developing or drafting stories. Contact Alex at jdaugherty@gannett.com. Follow Alex on X, the platform formerly called Twitter, @alexdaugherty1. Also check out our Predators exclusive Instagram page @tennessean_preds.
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