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Historic Downtown Knoxville Office Building is Now for Sale

Historic Downtown Knoxville Office Building is Now for Sale

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Over 100,000-square-feet in size and 13 stories tall, a historic downtown Knoxville office building has hit the market. The newly-available building is at 607 Market Street. Co-Listing Agent Taylor Thompson says the offering “is a rare opportunity to own and reimagine a prominent piece of downtown Knoxville.” Built in 1965, the University…MORE

Knoxville Man Sentenced for Shooting Girlfriend 13 Times, DA Says

Knoxville Man Sentenced for Shooting Girlfriend 13 Times, DA Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Knoxville man has been sentenced in the shooting death of his girlfriend in April of 2024. According to court records, Michael Merrick shot his then girlfriend, 49-year-old Nicole Fanney, also known as Nicole Stewart, 13 times at their shared Knoxville apartment before fleeing to Kentucky. Knoxville Police Department officers found Fanney…MORE

THP: Woman Falls Asleep While Driving in Jefferson County, Crashes into Bridge

THP: Woman Falls Asleep While Driving in Jefferson County, Crashes into Bridge

Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating after a woman is injured after crashing into a bridge Thursday morning on Old Dandridge Pike. THP’s preliminary report indicates the crash happened around 7:20 and that the driver, a 52-year-old woman, told troopers she fell asleep while driving and crashed into a concrete and…MORE

BCSO: Maryville Man Arrested after Two Pounds of Marijuana, THC Products Seized in Search

BCSO: Maryville Man Arrested after Two Pounds of Marijuana, THC Products Seized in Search

Maryville, TN (WOKI) A Maryville man is facing several charges following an investigation into alleged drug sales out of a home in Blount County. Officials with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office say 27-year-old Jamel Daion Mathis was arrested during a search of a home in the 200 block of Seals Crossing Way. BCSO reports investigators seized…MORE

Missing Monroe County Man Found in Alabama, Sheriff’s Office Says
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Missing Monroe County Man Found in Alabama, Sheriff’s Office Says

Monroe County, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 7/17: A Monroe County man missing since July 9 is found safe Thursday. Officials with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office announcing that 31-year-old Jared Keller was located safely in Alabama. The update follows Alabama state troopers finding Keller’s car, a Ford Explorer, Wednesday, July 16 in Birmingham. Keller had been…MORE

Knoxville Ranks #1 Nationally for People with Disabilities, New Trajector Medical Study Shows

Knoxville Ranks #1 Nationally for People with Disabilities, New Trajector Medical Study Shows

2025 rankings highlight the U.S. cities doing the best job of meeting critical needs Knoxville, Tennessee has been ranked as the best city in the nation for people with disabilities, according to a new comprehensive 2025 analysis conducted by Trajector Medical, a leading provider of medical evidence services. The recognition highlights Knoxville’s commitment to accessibility and affordability alongside the availability of…MORE

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

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

Update: Congratulations to Childhelp Tennessee (Knoxville Services)! They have won a fresh coat of paint up $10,000 from Sherman Williams and McLain’s Painting! Thanks to all those who nominated their favorite Non-profits as yet again it was an extremely tough decision with many great candidates! Painting of the Childhelp Knoxville location will take place on July 19th by McLain’s Painting.

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