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Knox County Looking to Buy Fire-Prone North Knoxville Recycling Facility

Knox County Looking to Buy Fire-Prone North Knoxville Recycling Facility

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knox County leaders have launched a proposal to acquire the site of a North Knoxville recycling facility prone to fires and currently owned by a company that owed hundreds of thousands in back taxes. The agreement, which still needs to be approved by Knox County Commission, proposes the county take over two…MORE

‘Stronger than it’s ever been’ | UT System President Randy Boyd Giving Annual ‘State of the University’ Address
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‘Stronger than it’s ever been’ | UT System President Randy Boyd Giving Annual ‘State of the University’ Address

Murfreesboro, TN (WOKI) University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd delivered his annual ‘State of the University’ address Thursday. Boyd says that after 230 years, the state of the university is stronger than it’s ever been. “I’m happy to report that after 230 years, the state of the university is stronger than it’s ever been…MORE

Lainey Wilson Confirms Extensive Whirlwind World Tour
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Lainey Wilson Confirms Extensive Whirlwind World Tour

January 31, 2025—Grammy, CMA and ACM Award-winning artist Lainey Wilson confirms her Whirlwind World Tour to kick off in March. Produced by Live Nation and sponsored by Coors Light and Wrangler, the tour will include stops at Zurich’s X-TRA, Paris’ Elysée Montmartre, New York’s Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Austin’s Moody Center, Baton Rouge’s Raising Cane’s River…MORE

Well-Known Classic Rock Group First Concert Announced to Perform at 2025 Tennessee Valley Fair
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Well-Known Classic Rock Group First Concert Announced to Perform at 2025 Tennessee Valley Fair

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) – Styx is scheduled to perform at the Tennessee Valley Fair on September 12th. Tickets go on sale on Friday at 10 a.m. at https://www.tnvalleyfair.org/p/thingstodo/concerts. The first Tennessee Valley Fair was held in 1916. Here are their policies: To ensure a safe and fun family-friendly environment, the Tennessee Valley Fair implements rules…MORE

TDOT Plans to Start Major Road Project at I-75 and Emory Road this Year
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TDOT Plans to Start Major Road Project at I-75 and Emory Road this Year

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

Warming Centers Open in Knoxville as Temperatures Drop
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Warming Centers Open in Knoxville as Temperatures Drop

As they have since early December, four local churches will be opening their doors as overnight warming centers to anyone who needs a warm, indoor space on nights when temperatures drop below 25 degrees. The Salvation Army is also opening homeless shelter overflow space at 409 North Broadway.  Centers will be open tonight (Saturday, Jan. 4)…MORE

Free Parking in Downtown Knoxville to Stay, City Says

Free Parking in Downtown Knoxville to Stay, City Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Free parking on nights and weekends in downtown Knoxville is here to stay. The announcement coming from City of Knoxville officials Monday night though additional details about the City’s “updated parking plan” have not been released. In May, the city released a report from Walker, a group hired to evaluate Knoxville’s current…MORE

Knox County Seeks Input on East Knox County Mobility Study

Knox County Seeks Input on East Knox County Mobility Study

Knox County will host two public information meetings to seek community input on the East Knox Mobility Study. These meetings will help identify key transportation challenges, set priorities, and shape the final recommendations for the study.   The first public information meeting is on Thursday, November 7, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Carter High…MORE

DOLLYWOOD CELEBRATES MILESTONE 40TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON IN 2025

DOLLYWOOD CELEBRATES MILESTONE 40TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON IN 2025

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Tuesday, October 22, 2024) — One of Dolly Parton’s greatest dreams—the little theme park named Dollywood that opened in her home county in 1986—has now become one of the world’s leading family destinations and is set to celebrate its 40th season in 2025. Dollywood Parks & Resorts looks a lot different than it did when…MORE

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Living with the Landon- April 1st

Living with the Landon- April 1st

Join Phil Show Producer Landon “The Doz” Doan as he embarks on his journey to raise money for Second Harvest of East Tennessee’s Food For Kids Program!