NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Tennessee officials plan to use $500 million in federal COVID-19 recovery money to boost broadband internet access and subsidize some low-income subscribers. At a meeting Wednesday, the state’s Financial Stimulus Accountability Group announced plans to use the American Rescue Plan money for broadband and to inject $1.35 billion into sewer…… MORE
Knoxville Police say a man is in custody after he attempted to strike officers with a stolen vehicle. WVLT reporting officers responding to West Emory Road at Harrell Road for a motor vehicle theft. The victim told police their 2013 Mustang was stolen from the Weigel’s on East Emory Road. The driver of the stolen…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Federal prosecutors are seeking to retry a former University of Tennessee researcher accused of hiding his relationship with a Chinese university while receiving research grants from NASA. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports prosecutors filed the notice in federal court in the case against Anming Hu. A federal judge declared a…… MORE
Three people are injured due to an iceberg wall collapse at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge. It happened yesterday (Monday). All three were taken to the hospital and the extent of their injuries has not been released. The Titanic Museum allows “passengers” experience the environment of the Titanic. The tour is self-guided and…… MORE
In his weekly address posted Friday, Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs spoke about Covid-19 in the county. Jacobs echoed views he had made on twitter previously in the week that he has no plans to implement any restrictions or vaccine mandates. “I highly encourage you to talk with your doctor about getting a COVID…… MORE
Sevierville Police are investigating a deadly shooting at Soaky Mountain Water Park. Officers responded to the Waterpark Saturday night on a report of shots fired. Officers found two female shooting victims, 24-year old Kelsy Cook from Loudon was airlifted to the UT Medical Center where she was pronounced dead later in the evening. 23-year old…… MORE
Knoxville police are looking for a robbery suspect. On July 21 around 8:00 a.m., the suspect broke into a car on Peters Road and took a purse. The suspect then used a credit card at the Fuel City on Beaumont Ave. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crimestoppers. … MORE
The Knoxville Fire Department investigating an overnight fire. KFD responding to a residential fire on Valley View Drive in North Knoxville just after 11 p.m. When crews arrived they found flames coming from the side of the house, and part of the back had already fallen. Firefighters requesting an additional engine to fight the fire.…… MORE
The Knox County Advisory Health Board discussing COVID-19 in Knox County and the possibility of future mask mandates as COVID cases double in Knox County. Dr. Martha Buchanan, Director of the Knox County Health talks about the future of COVID-19 closures. Dr. Buchanan says she doesn’t see anymore mandated closures, she says any closures and…… MORE
Covid-19 continues to rise in Knox County, but remains comparatively low when looking at the rest of the pandemic. Knox County, just like much of the country, has seen an increase in Covid-19 cases lately. Over the past couple of weeks, active cases have risen over 250%. The total amount of Covid in…… MORE
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DOG DAZE V@ Village Green. The festivities will take place in the Village Green Shopping Center parking lot, just south of Planet Fitness, Friday August 13 through Sunday the 15th.
Located right off Exit 72 on I-75 (Loudon), The LoCo Drive-In will feature the latest LED technology video board with day and night viewing capabilities. We plan to present movies, sporting events, concerts and more, catering to all ages and demographics, and connecting our local communities.
Football Media Days Kickoff is back! 99.1 THE Sports Animal is live in Hoover, Alabama at The Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Wynfrey Hotel all week (July 19-22) at the 2021 SEC Football Kickoff Media Days.
The Righteous Brothers are coming to the Tennessee Theatre on September 17th! Tickets are on sale June 25th at 10am. www.tennesseetheatre.com
The Big Kahuna Wing Festival returns to World’s Fair Park on Sunday, September 5th, 2021!