Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Two teens are arrested for allegedly throwing rocks off an overpass and onto I-640 in Knoxville early Wednesday morning. Knoxville Police Department officials say officers responded around 2:30 a.m. to I-640 West at Bruhin Road after receiving several calls of objects being dropped from an overpass onto the interstate and striking several…… MORE
GATLINBURG, Tenn.—Due to dry conditions, low relative humidity, a continued high fire danger, and forecasted high winds, the National Park Service (NPS) is instituting an immediate ban on all campfires and charcoal use in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This fire ban will remain in effect until further notice on both the Tennessee and North…… MORE
JOHNSON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of the owner of an assisted living facility. In June 2024, after receiving a referral from Adult Protective Services, TBI special agents began investigating allegations involving Wendy…… MORE
The Tennessee House passes a bill that would place limits on buying junk food using SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. It’s not the first time the U.S. program that helps low-income families pay for food has faced threats limiting what qualifies for purchases. Other attempts to cut candy and snacks from SNAP have failed in…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Describing their findings as “staggering,” detectives with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division make a big drug bust Tuesday in Knox County. KCSO officials say investigators stopped several cars believed to be connected to a suspicious house, taking four people into custody and seizing several quantities of drugs to include 302…… MORE
A major road project is set to get underway in North Knox County in August. The Tennessee Department of Transportation says the project in Powell to help alleviate traffic on Emory Road at I-75. They are planning to add a diverted diamond interchange similar to the one at I-40’s exit 407, the Sevierville exit. TDOT’s…… MORE
An investigation is underway following a house fire in East Knox County. Rural Metro Fire were called to the 9300 block of Mascot Road yesterday (Sunday) morning and found a large 2 story home with fire coming from the rear and everyone inside and their pets were safely outside. Crews worked hard to limit the…… MORE
The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security’s (TDOSHS) is issuing free replacement identification licenses and driver licenses to citizens directly impacted by the East Tennessee floods at the Elizabethton Driver Services Center, Unicoi Police Department and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency’s (TEMA) three Multi-Agency Resource Centers (MARCs). Driver Services are available at the MARCs…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway and animals are safe following a house fire in northeast Knoxville Friday morning. Crews called to the 6300 block of Creekhead Drive and saw dark smoke in the area and were able to contain the fire to the rear garage area. There is extensive fire/smoke/and water damage to…… MORE
An 11-year-old student is charged for threat of mass violence after an investigation into an incident at Vine Middle School. A Knoxville Police Department School Resource Officer responded to Vine Middle School to investigate a report that a male student had made a school-shooting threat yesterday (Tuesday). Knox County School Security and KPD Violent Crimes…… MORE
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Nominate your favorite Non-profit organization to get a fresh coat of paint up to $10,000 provided by Sherwin Williams! Nominations for Painting With A Purpose 2025 open on April 29, 2025 and ends the first week of June. The winner will be announced in July.
Friday, May 2nd. Avalon Country Club. Benefitting the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley. Check out the AMAZING AUCTION ITEMS!
The Guild of the Knoxville Museum of Art presents Artists on Location 2025, a Plein Air Painting Event, at the Knoxville Museum of Art Saturday, April 26, from 5:30 to 9:00 pm.
Join Blount Memorial Saturday, May 10 as they host their Inaugural Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer to honor breast cancer survivors, remember those who have fought the battle, and raise money to expand access to life-saving breast cancer screening and diagnostic services right here in Blount County! Gather for this event at Blount Memorial Health Center at Springbrook – 220 Associates Blvd. Alcoa, TN.
Don’t miss all the exciting events that Dogwood Arts has to offer in April! Chalk Walk, Dogwood Trails, Spring Featured Gardens, The Dogwood Arts Festival and More!