Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) A dump truck driver is facing charges after blowing through a stop sign and crashing into a construction vehicle Friday morning on Highway 411 near the Chestnut Hill area of Jefferson County. Officials with the Tennessee Highway Patrol say 63-year-old Christopher Moore was traveling southbound on 411 near State Highway 92…… MORE
The Department of Safety and Homeland Security announced today that it will begin offering additional Saturday appointments at 14 Driver Services Centers across the state for current Tennessee credential holders who want to get a REAL ID. Saturday appointments will begin at 13 participating Driver Services Centers starting this Saturday, March 22. The Savannah Driver…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) Experts say home improvement projects pick up in the spring, but so do scams. Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti says if you’re considering hiring a contractor, you want to watch out for fraudulent contractors. “Home improvement scams top the list of consumer complaints received by our Division of Consumer Affairs,”…… MORE
Maryville, TN (WOKI) A teen in Blount County has been arrested and charged with raping a child. Officials with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office say an investigation this week confirmed that a 4-year-old girl had been sexually assaulted by a 14-year-old boy while she was attending an in-home daycare in Blount County. The teen has…… MORE
TRAFFIC ALERT KNOX COUNTY KNOXVILLE – Motorists traveling on I-40 West in Knox County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a temporary impact on traffic. Beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 21, traffic on the exit ramp from I-40 West to Watt Road (Exit 369) will be shifted to the inside…… MORE
Safety is top of mind for most parents when sending their children off to school, including college. Research dot com has released its top 50 safest college towns in America and one Tennessee city is on the list. Maryville is nestled at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. It has a population of more…… MORE
Knoxville Police is asking for help to identify the woman suspected of stabbing a man near a church on Kingston Pike. The stabbing happened yesterday (Thursday) near the Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church. Police say the woman demanded the keys to the man’s truck then stabbed him and ran from the scene. The victim was treated…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway after a home is destroyed by fire in West Knox County. Rural Metro Fire says crews were called to the 700 block of Plainview Road Wednesday night around 7:00 p.m. and saw flames shooting from the two-story home. The fire had already spread into the attic and the…… MORE
Pigeon Forge, TJN (WOKI) Dollywood Parks & Resorts has added another employment-related award to its list of recent honors by being named a 2025 USA Today Top Workplaces award winner. Dollywood made the list of organizations with more than 2,500 employees on staff. This award celebrates organizations that have built great workplace cultures and the…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knox County will pay a Muslim woman more than $71,000 in a partial settlement agreement stemming from an October 2024 lawsuit filed against the county and sheriff Tom Spangler. Layla Soliz filed the lawsuit following her arrest in May 2024 for criminal trespass, a misdemeanor, connected to her participation in a Palestinian…… MORE
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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!
Thousands of art lovers head downtown each year to experience this live art competition in Market Square.
The Rossini Festival is Knoxville Opera’s annual International Street Fair that celebrates the global impact on the music, food, art, and culture of East Tennessee.
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