Louisville, TN (WOKI) A man is taken to the hospital Wednesday morning following a shooting in Louisville. Officials with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office say deputies responded to a home on Samples Road around 10:00 a.m. and found the 63-year-old victim outside who had been shot at least once. He was taken to UT Medical…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department is investigating after a 21-year-old man was found shot over the weekend on Western Avenue. KPD officials say officers responded to the 3900 block of Western Avenue around 2:30 a.m. Saturday to find a man who reportedly said he was driving and had crashed into another car, then…… MORE
Townsend, TN (WOKI / WVLT) After just two years of service, the city manager of Townsend has been placed on administrative leave. WVLT news reporting Thursday afternoon that Townsend City Manager Danny Williamson was placed on administrative leave with pay. Previously, Williamson served as the city recorder for Townsend. He was appointed in February 2022…… MORE
Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) Police in Jefferson County have identified the suspect in a deadly shooting Tuesday morning in Strawberry Plains. Officials with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office say the report of a shooting came in around 10:00 a.m., and multiple agencies were dispatched to the scene in the 100 block of Thorngrove Pike. When…… MORE
Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen says she’s reviewed and closed the case file involving the shooting and death of Knox County Deputy Tucker Blakely and the suspect involved in the case. Deputies Blakely and James Loft responded to a domestic call in October in West Knox County. Officials say when they got there they…… MORE
Updated story: Knoxville Police have identified the suspect and victim in a fatal shooting at Arbor Place Apartments and are asking for help to locate that suspect. Homicide Unit detectives have obtained warrants charging Jesse Bailey Jr., 28 of Knoxville, Tenn., with first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder and employing a firearm during…… MORE
The search for a suspected arsonist in the wildfire in Roane County is over and the suspect is in custody. The Roane County Sheriff’s Office says Billy Wright is accused of setting multiple fires behind a home in Harriman which started the wildfire. That wildfire is 100% contained after being reported Sunday and it grew…… MORE
Updated story: The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash in North Knox County and have identified the victim. Officers called to West Emory Road near Holgate Lane yesterday afternoon and say 23 year-old Daniel Bell died as a result of the crash. No further details have been released. Original story: The Knox…… MORE
An investigation is underway following an early morning deadly fire in North Knox County (Wednesday). Rural Metro responding to reports of a possible explosion and single wide trailer fire in the 5500 Ft. Sumter Road. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office was told a woman lived there and wasn’t able to get out due to the…… MORE
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating a house fire that causes significant damage to an East Knoxville home. Crews called to the 3500 block of Skyline Drive last night (Thursday) and found the fire in a bedroom. The home has suffered significant damage from smoke, water and fire. No injuries have been reported. The American…… MORE
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The 105th Tennessee Valley Fair is here! September 5th-14th
The 12th Annual Big Kahuna Wing Festival (now Big Kahuna Labor Day Festival) returns to World’s Fair Park on Sunday, August 31st from 3pm to 9pm!
Peace, love, and donate blood! MEDIC Regional Blood Center is offering tie-dye shirts for donors in the month of August (August 1st – 31st). Plus, MEDIC Regional Blood Center is celebrating ALYX (pronounced Alex) donors. Donate on ALYX in August and receive a special edition BLEAD by example shirt.
It’s time for the 11th Annual GermanFest where German Culture meets Southern Hospitality at this family-friendly celebration!
Dwight Yoakam- Tennessee Theatre 8/21 & 8/22. Doors at 7pm Showtime 8pm- The Cosmic Roundup and Rodeo Tour