McMinn County Sheriff Joe Guy says deputies caught five burglars in the act at Sweetwater Airsoft. Police were called to the business on County Road 275 Monday for a report of a theft in progress and found a Ford F-150 with two suspects inside, and as more deputies arrived, they found three more suspects at…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) County officials are asking for community input on their East Knox County mobility study, a survey that identified 23 projects the county plans to start soon. The county is taking information through a specialized website which includes an interactive map that outlines each transportation project the county is planning. In addition, the…… MORE
Monroe County, TN (WOKI) Two people are arrested after drug busts in Monroe County. Sheriff Tommy Jones says the Narcotics Division and Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at a room in the Economy Inn in Sweetwater. There, agents found almost 5 grams of fentanyl and arrested one person. Two days later, Jones says…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A University of Tennessee Police Department officer is recovering from injuries sustained Tuesday morning following a crash in Knoxville. Officials with the Tennessee Highway Patrol say the crash happened around 8:00 a.m. on Kingston Pike. THP reports the officer was trying to turn left when another driver traveling down the road did…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Two men have been indicted in connection to a shooting outside of a Knoxville bar. It happened last October at Bucket Head Tavern on Ray Mears Boulevard. A witness says he was walking outside, heard shots and saw an SUV leave the scene.The victim, who was shot multiple times, identified Treveon Bradley…… MORE
The House Government Operations Committee narrowly passes the bill that would allow Tennessee schools to charge undocumented students tuition, or refuse to enroll them if their parents cannot pay. The bill was recommended for passage with eight votes for and seven votes against it during yesterday’s (Monday) hearing. Now, it will be discussed in the…… MORE
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.)—As communities across Tennessee begin recovering from devastating tornadoes and flooding, and with the threat of more severe weather this weekend, Secretary of State Tre Hargett warned Tennesseans to remain vigilant about potential scams as they consider supporting those impacted. “Tennesseans are among the most generous supporters of charitable causes, and too often, bad…… MORE
Cumberland County, TN (WOKI) Two people are arrested early Wednesday morning after heroin and a stolen gun are found during a traffic stop in Cumberland County. Officials with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office say deputies pulled a car over for multiple lane violations on I-40 East just before 2:30 a.m. The driver, Jerry Crandall, and…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Two people are arrested in downtown Knoxville following a high-speed chase across multiple counties Monday morning. The Monroe County Sheriff’s office says the chase began in Sweetwater after the driver, identified as Nathan Hatfield, and an unidentified female passenger fled from a traffic stop. Officers then pursued the car into Loudon County…… MORE
Halls, TN (WOKI) A truck driver is trapped for over 40 minutes after a crash early Monday morning in Halls. Officials with Rural Metro Fire Department say crews were called to Maynardville Highway at East Emory Road in North Knox County just before 6:00 a.m. where they found a box truck had collided with the…… 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!