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Jonas Brothers to Play Food City Center in Their Jonas20: Living the Dream Tour
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Jonas Brothers to Play Food City Center in Their Jonas20: Living the Dream Tour

The highly anticipated JONASCON, Jonas Brothers revealed tour details for their massive “JONAS20: LIVING THE DREAM” tour – a powerful, full-circle celebration of their 20-year journey from performing in malls to headlining the biggest stadiums in the world. The brothers, who just released their new single “Love Me To Heaven,” exclusively shared the tour news…MORE

UT Student is Charged with Felony Vandalism After Multiple Vehicles On and Off Campus Have Tires Slashed
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UT Student is Charged with Felony Vandalism After Multiple Vehicles On and Off Campus Have Tires Slashed

University of Tennessee Police say a student is charged after vandalizing dozens of cars. UTPD says 29-year-old Skye Scialabba vandalized more than 40 vehicles on campus and several others off-campus according to the Knoxville Police Department. Authorities say the tires were slashed. The student was taken into custody yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon on campus for felony…MORE

Johnson City Assisted Living Facility Owner Indicted, Facing Numerous Felony Charges
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Johnson City Assisted Living Facility Owner Indicted, Facing Numerous Felony Charges

JOHNSON COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Medicaid Fraud Control Division and the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of the owner of an assisted living facility. In June 2024, after receiving a referral from Adult Protective Services, TBI special agents began investigating allegations involving Wendy…MORE

House Passes Tennessee Healthy SNAP Act
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House Passes Tennessee Healthy SNAP Act

The Tennessee House passes a bill that would place limits on buying junk food using SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. It’s not the first time the U.S. program that helps low-income families pay for food has faced threats limiting what qualifies for purchases. Other attempts to cut candy and snacks from SNAP have failed in…MORE

313 Initiative Leads to ‘Staggering’ Drug Bust in Knox County, Sheriff Says

313 Initiative Leads to ‘Staggering’ Drug Bust in Knox County, Sheriff Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Describing their findings as “staggering,” detectives with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division make a big drug bust Tuesday in Knox County. KCSO officials say investigators stopped several cars believed to be connected to a suspicious house, taking four people into custody and seizing several quantities of drugs to include 302…MORE

KCS To Report On Progress, Celebrate Reward Schools

KCS To Report On Progress, Celebrate Reward Schools

Knox County Schools will give a report on progress made toward the district’s annual goals and to celebrate the eighteen Reward Schools recognized by the Tennessee Department of Education. It will be at Bearden Elementary School tomorrow (Tuesday) and will focus on key data points outlined in the 2023-24 KCS Annual Report. Attendees will include…MORE

I-40 to Reopen to Traffic with Restrictions between Tennessee and North Carolina for the First Time Since Hurricane Helene
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I-40 to Reopen to Traffic with Restrictions between Tennessee and North Carolina for the First Time Since Hurricane Helene

KNOXVILLE — In another milestone of the progress made since Hurricane Helene devastated parts of Tennessee and North Carolina, motorists can travel between the two states on I-40 for the first time since September 2024 on Saturday, March 1. In October 2024, the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) reopened I-40 to one traffic lane in each…MORE

Flooding shuts down several roads as thousands across East Tennessee remain without power
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Flooding shuts down several roads as thousands across East Tennessee remain without power

Several other agencies across East Tennessee are reporting issues, including disruptions in 911 services and intersections without working traffic lights. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Left in the aftermath of Sunday morning’s strong storms and high winds are many downed trees and thousands of people without power. Below is a breakdown of how many households are…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

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Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

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.

Phillip Fulmer Golf Classic (5/2)

Phillip Fulmer Golf Classic (5/2)

Friday, May 2nd. Avalon Country Club. Benefitting the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley. Check out the AMAZING AUCTION ITEMS!

Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

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.

Dogwood Arts- April Celebration!

Dogwood Arts- April Celebration!

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!