Governor Bill Lee announced today that his administration is proposing the transparency in foreign investment act to look into foreign influences on Tennessee college campuses. Lee’s proposal takes direct aim at Confucius Institutes which is a Chinese- based program used in many US Universities. In his announcement, Lee called Confucius and other programs like…… MORE
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of Aaron Massengill as a homicide. Massengill went missing February 16 and his body was found late Monday afternoon along Ferguson Ridge Road in Tazewell. An autopsy was ordered. The TBI investigation is ongoing. The agency is not saying how Massengill was killed. TBI tweeted out…… MORE
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon joined Newstalk 98.7’s Hallerin Hilton Hill to discuss the rise in violent crime in Knoxville. Kincannon said that the city council approved a $1 million budget amendment towards violence prevention programs in East Knoxville. Some of that money will be allocated to what Kincannon calls “group violence reduction strategies” and…… MORE
The two people accused of shooting at Knox County Sherriff’s deputies now have charges filed against them. KCSO says deputies attempted a traffic stop early this (Wednesday) morning and the occupants of the vehicle allegedly fired shots at the officers. 55 year-old Danny Kevin Chavis and 38 year-old Paige Nicole Nicholson were taken into custody…… MORE
The Knox County Sherriff’s Office says shots were fired early this (Wednesday) morning at an officer. The officer attempted a traffic stop on a Ford Explorer on Kingston Pike around 2:30 am. KCSO says the vehicle failed to stop for the officer and almost immediately shots were fired at the officer. Officers began to chase…… MORE
From the University of Tennessee: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, will host a public COVID-19 vaccination clinic Friday, February 26, for eligible recipients to receive their first vaccine dose. The clinic will be by appointment only. To receive a vaccine through the university, recipients must be in the risk-based phase or age-based phase…… MORE
The Knoxville Police Department investigating a hit-and-run crash that seriously injured a pedestrian. KPD officers responded to Washington Pike near Broadway last (Monday) night, a man had been hit by a vehicle that had fled the scene. Investigators say the pedestrian was walking in the crosswalk on Washington Pike towards the Pilot gas station when…… MORE
Austin-East High School and Vine Middle School students back to in-person learning today (Monday) following the fatal shootings of three students. School officials say students’ safety and support are their top priority. The Knoxville Police Department is increasing patrols at both schools especially before and after school. Knox County Mayor Indya Kincannon says Project GRAD…… MORE
Want to know if you really need to warm up the car engine before driving, even during the cold winter months? AAA provides auto care tips that help you keep your vehicle running smoothly every season of the year. Here is one common myth, to improve performance, particularly in cold weather, allow the engine to run…… MORE
In a video conference with media members Thursday afternoon, Knoxville Police Chief Eve Thomas says no witnesses have come forward with information in the two most recent shootings that resulted in deaths of two Austin East High School students. “We really need the community’s help in this area,” said Thomas. Thomas added that…… MORE
There is no custom code to display.
Girl Scout Cookie sales for 2021 have begun! Find out where you can get Girl Scout cookies here!
The Semi-Annual Knoxville Home & Garden Show takes place March 6 & 7 at Knoxville Expo Center! Enter here to win tickets!
The Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show is returning as a Virtual Show in 2021! The FREE event premieres February 12th – March 14th at DogwoodArts.com!
The annual Broadway Carpets and Shaw Floors Sporting Clays Tournament benefitting Knoxville Habitat for Humanity takes place on Friday, March 5 at the Chilhowee Sportsman’s Club in Maryville, TN.
TENNESEE VIRTUAL JOB FAIR February 1st – February 28th Looking for a job? Explore new job opportunities in 2021 at the TN Virtual Job Fair.