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Allegiant Airlines Plans New Nonstop Destination to McGhee Tyson Airport.
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) - Allegiant Airlines plans to bring a new nonstop destination to McGhee Tyson Airport. A new route between Knoxville and Philadelphia is set to begin on May 21, 2026. It's ...
Nov 18, 2025 allegiant plane
New Court Date for Teen Charged in the Death of a 13 Year-Old Powell Girl
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) - A teen charged in the death of a 13 year-old girl in Powell has a new court date. Malakiah Lamar Harris appeared in court today (Tuesday), this new date is to decide if t...
Nov 18, 2025 Malakiah Lamar Harris (WVLT)
Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stops Set To Redefine Southern Hospitality
Cornersville, TN (WOKI courtesy of https://www.dollystravelstops.com/) - Dolly Parton's Alignment Brings Expansion Plans to Tennessean Travel Stop Brand With Relaunch Of Flagship Cornersville, TN Loca...
Nov 18, 2025 (dollystravelstops.com)
Several Wildfires Burning in East Tennessee
Tennessee Government's interactive wildfire map lists several active wildfires in East Tennessee. In Anderson County on New River Highway that is about 100 acres in size and 55% contained. There is a ...
Nov 18, 2025 Fire photo courtesy of Waldens Creek Fire Department (not a current active fire)
Cocke County Mayor Gives Update on Helene Recovery Progress
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) - Hurricane Helene hit Cocke County and caused damages to houses, buildings, businesses and government buildings last year. Flooding ripped through the town, ...
Nov 18, 2025 Hurricane Helene flooding recovery in Cocke County, photo courtesy of WVLT
Experience the Spirit of the Season in Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2025) - This holiday season, Oak Ridge welcomes residents and visitors alike to enjoy holiday magic in the Secret City. With more than 10 events to celebrate the enchantment...
Nov 18, 2025 Oak Ridge Transit Contract Updates to Begin October 1 with No Fares
2025-26 GUN HUNTING SEASON FOR DEER OPENS NOVEMBER 22
NASHVILLE --- Tennessee's 2025-26 statewide gun hunting season for deer opens Saturday, Nov. 22, and continues through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in all six of Tennessee's Deer Management Units (DMU). The ...
Nov 18, 2025 Deer - (Pexels)
Tennessee Supreme Court Halts National Guard Deployment in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT / WMC) - The Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled that Governor Bill Lee acted beyond his authority in deploying the National Guard to Memphis. A Nashville court fo...
Nov 17, 2025 TN Governor Bill Lee (photo courtesy of X)
Weird Al Yankovic Coming to Food City Center
"WEIRD AL" YANKOVIC ANNOUNCES MASSIVE 2026 TOUR "BIGGER & WEIRDER" Tour Returns With a 90-City Arena & Amphitheater Run Across North America Knoxville Ticket On Sale Friday, November 21, 2025 ...
Nov 17, 2025 Weird Al Yankovic 2026 Tour
March of Dimes Report: Tennessee Ranks Worst in Nation for Maternal Deaths
KNOXVILLE, TN (Story Courtesy of WVLT) - Tennessee's maternal mortality rate has slightly risen, according to the latest March of Dimes report card. The report lists the rate per 100,000 births was 42...
Nov 17, 2025 March of Dimes Logo
