Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: A man at the center of a missing person search in Jefferson County has been found. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office had been searching Wednesday for 37-year-old Michael Woodard who they feared was suicidal. JCSO officials announcing Wednesday afternoon that Woodard has been found safe. ORIGINAL STORY: The Jefferson County…… MORE
Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) Visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park could see delays on the Spur over the next two weeks. Park officials Wednesday announcing temporary, single-lane closures on both the northbound and southbound lanes of the Spur between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge beginning Saturday, April 26 and continuing on the following dates: The…… MORE
Powell, TN (WOKI) Whether or not a 15-year-old boy will be tried as an adult for the murder last October of a 13-year-old girl in Powell will not be decided until next year. That ruling handed down Tuesday during Malakiah Lamar Harris’s appearance in Knox County Juvenile Court. Harris has been charged with second degree…… MORE
An investigation is underway following a fatal crash on North Broadway. Knoxville Police Officers were called to the 1700 block of North Broadway early this morning (Wednesday) and found a Jeep on fire and flipped on its side. Preliminary investigation shows that a car was attempting to pull left into the Kenjo gas station, driving…… MORE
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV / WVLT) – A controversial bill that would allow Tennessee public schools to keep illegal immigrants out of classrooms died this legislative session. As the session wrapped up, HB0793/SB0836 sat in a House subcommittee for more than a week. The proposal passed in the Senate but was moved behind the budget over…… MORE
CLINTON, Tenn. (WVLT) – The Anderson County Commission passed Monday night a resolution changing how it collects occupancy taxes. It’s the latest East Tennessee county to change tax rates to fall in line with state legislation. A Tennessee bill passed last year set a deadline of July 1 for counties and cities to limit how…… MORE
Turkey Creek Medical Center announced Tuesday that it is taking minimally invasive robotic surgery to the next level. The hospital said it now has a newer, more sophisticated robotic system that offers more than 150 enhancements over previous versions, including improved accuracy and precision, enhanced 3D imaging and better ergonomics for surgeons. Dr. Marc Campbell,…… MORE
One person is facing charges following a police chase after a failed traffic stop in Blount County. The Blount County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a crash on Chapman Highway Friday night started as a traffic stop Old Knoxville Highway near Sam Houston School Road because deputies were suspicious the car was stolen. 30-year-old Joshua Mayes, refused…… MORE
Greenback, TN (WOKI) The Blount County Sheriff’s Office is warning of major traffic delays near Maple Lane Farms as the Rock the Country Music Festival rolls into town this weekend. The sheriff’s office says the festival is expected to bring between 12 and 15 thousand people to Greenback. Officials remind you that traffic will be…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville-Knox County Design Review Board has passed a proposal to bring a parking garage and apartments to the Old City. The proposal comes from Nick Patel of Turkey Creek Hospitality and outlines buildings that would be located at 207 E. Jackson Avenue which is currently a parking lot. That location is…… 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!