Loudon County, TN (WOKI) Officials with the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office share grim news Friday afternoon in their search for two of three teens who they say jumped from the Tennessee River bridge following an early morning police chase Wednesday. LCSO says one teen has been in custody since Wednesday and is receiving treatment for…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following a South Knoxville house fire. Rural Metro Fire Department crews were called to the home on Artekka Drive Thursday night just after 10:00 p.m. Upon arrival, they found a single family home heavily involved with fire and with multiple explosions from ammo inside the home. Captain Jeff…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The City of Knoxville says the Knoxville Science Museum project has been called off. The original $150 million Science Museum funding and endowment project was announced at the State of the City Address in 2018. The City of Knoxville was recently informed that Jim Clayton is withdrawing his donation and commitment to…… MORE
An investigation is underway following a fatal stabbing in Greene County. Officials with the Greeneville Police Department say Officers were called to the 100 block of North Sunset Boulevard last night (Thursday) and found an unresponsive man with stab wounds to his upper body. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died from…… MORE
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has made an arrest in threats made to a school. Officials with Jefferson County Schools contacted the SRO assigned to Patriot Academy in Jefferson City last (Thursday) night about a threat that had been seen on social media. JCSO says the SRO and investigators and an agent with the Tennessee…… MORE
Knoxville Police Department detectives are working to find 21 year-old Edward Prather of Oak Ridge. Prather is wanted for multiple outstanding warrants, including two counts of aggrevated burglary and one count of felony vandalism, stalking and domestic assault. If you know where he is please contact East TN Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165.… MORE
The Knox County Board of Education voted unanimously in favor on an agreement that would consist of building a new elementary school costing nearly $44 million. The proposed design plans are for the new K-5 Farragut-area elementary school located at 202 Village Commons Boulevard. The entire property will encompass more than 144,000 square feet. Last…… MORE
A search in Loudon County for two missing teens has now become a recovery mission. Sheriff Jimmy Davis making the announcement yesterday (Thursday). It’s the latest update in a rescue effort that was started by a call from Blake Moore who says early Wednesday morning, he got an odd request from a neighbor. His neighbor…… MORE
The Tennessee Department of Education has released a checklist for families interested in getting state money to send their children to private school. The checklist centers on the controversial Education Freedom Scholarship Program, also known as the school voucher bill which uses state dollars to families interested in private school. That bill passed at the…… MORE
Blount County, TN (WOKI) The Blount County Fire Protection District is on-the-hook for nearly $6,000 in missing funds, an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office reveals. According to investigators, employees of BCFPD failed to record or deposit a minimum of $5,785 in customer cash between January and November of 2023. The Comptroller’s Office says that…… 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!