Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen will be holding a press conference today to discuss the case of the officer-involved shooting at Austin-East Magnate High School Student and answer questions according to our TV News Partner, WVLT. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigating looking into the incident and confirm the student’s identity. They say 17-year-old Anthony…… MORE
From TBI Newsroom: The TBI has confirmed the student who died during Monday’s incident as Anthony J. Thompson, Jr. (DOB 12/1/2003). Additionally, as the investigation continues, and as TBI agents learn more about the set of events that unfolded at Austin-East Magnet High School Monday afternoon, the Bureau would like to update the set…… MORE
Officials with the Knoxville Police Department say the officer, Adam Willson, injured during an officer-involved shooting at Austin-East High School Monday is recovering following surgery. WVLT reporting Willson is “in good spirits and doing well after surgery.” Officer Adam Willson is a 20-year veteran of the police department currently serving as the School Resource Officer…… MORE
The officer injured in the officer-involved shooting at Austin East Magnate High School is identified as KPD Officer Adam Willson. Willson is recovering from surgery after being wounded in yesterday’s (Monday’s) shooting incident at the High School. Willson, a 20-year veteran of KPD, is currently serving as the School Resource Officer at Austin-East.… MORE
3:52 pm: Knoxville police are reporting Multiple agencies are on the scene of a shooting at Austin-East Magnet High School. Multiple gunshot victims are reported, including a KPD officer. The investigation remains active at this time. KPD is asking people to avoid the area. 4:05 pm: If you need to pick your child…… MORE
Medic Regional Blood Center is in critical need of type O positive and Type A Positive blood types. If you are eligible to donate or need more information please go to medic blood dot org. Appointments are preferred. MEDIC is celebrating National Volunteer Week all month. Each week, donors will be automatically entered to win…… MORE
An EF-0 tornado hits Cumberland County on the Plateau. Cumberland County Resource officer, Anthony Justice who helped get kids at Pleasant Hill Elementary School to safety. Minor damage has been reported inside the school and part of the roof was blown off. Cumberland County officials reported no injuries at the school. Cumberland County Schools closed today.…… MORE
In a tweet Thursday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced he signed the Constitutional Carry legislation. I signed constitutional carry today because it shouldn’t be hard for law-abiding Tennesseans to exercise their #2A rights. Thank you members of the General Assembly and @NRA for helping get this done. pic.twitter.com/xv2ZenOEZq — Gov. Bill Lee (@GovBillLee) April…… MORE
A 7-year-old girl is in serious condition after she was hit by a pickup truck in Anderson County. WVLT reporting the Tennessee Highway Patrol says the girl was hit about 7 p.m. last (Wednesday) night on Edgemoor Road by a Ford F-150. Three people were standing in the turn lane, and one walked into traffic…… MORE
A 7-year-old is in serious condition after she was hit by a vehicle in Anderson County. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the girl was hit about 7 last (Wednesday) night on Edgemoor Road. Life Star transported the child to UT Medical Center where she remains in serious condition. Officials say the investigation is ongoing…… MORE
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The JDRF Promise Gala takes place virtually this Saturday, April 24th.
The Guild of the Knoxville Museum of Art presents Artist on Location 2021 – an art show and sale at The Knoxville Museum of Art Saturday, April 24th from 5:30 to 9pm.
The Phillip Fulmer Golf Classic takes place Friday, April 23rd, 2021 at Avalon Golf & Country Club to benefit Boys & Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley.
Join us April 23-25 for the Dogwood Arts Festival at World’s Fair Park! Featuring 75 art vendors, live music, food vendors, and take-home art activities for kids. Reserve your ticket today!
Game On Against Cancer takes place June 25th, 2021 at The Wakefield Corporation. This benefit event features celebrity matches on a variety of home gaming equipment, a silent auction & more!