New University of Tennessee Director of Athletics Danny White was introduced at a press conference Friday and fielded questions. Chancellor Donde Plowman spoke and took questions as well.… MORE
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TBI Needs Help to Find a Fugitive out of Knoxville
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation needs your help to find a fugitive. Derrick Kellen Mitchell is wanted out of Knoxville for Conspiracy to Distribute over 50 grams of Methamphetamine and Money Laundering. If you have any information you are asked to call 1-800-TBI-FIND.… MORE
Protests Break Out in Washington DC
Authorities issued a curfew in Washington DC for Wednesday night. Protestors stormed the Capitol Building during the afternoon as Congress was debating the results of the Electoral College. Officers locked down the building, the FBI and Secret Service were also called in to help restore peace. Protesters tore down metal barricades at the bottom of…… MORE
Suspect Arrested in Shooting of Nashville Nurse
Metro Nashville Police have announced the arrest of a suspect in the shooting of a Nashville nurse. 21-year-old Devaunte L. Hill was taken into custody by a SWAT team this morning from his East Nashville apartment for the shooting of nurse, Caitlyn Kaufman on December 3. Reports show Hill and Kaufman did not know…… MORE
Maryville Police Asking for Help Finding Missing Teen
Maryville Police are asking for help finding a missing 15-year-old. Natalie Witty went missing Saturday (November 28) and was wearing a camo jacket, an orange and yellow tank top, and blue jeans. You can see a picture of Natalie below. Her measurements are 5’8” and 130 pounds. If you have any information…… MORE
KPD Searching for Suspect in a Shooting on Daylily Drive
The Knoxville Police Department is searching for a suspect in a shooting. Police responded to the 1100 block of Daylily Drive around 9 last (Sunday) night. They found a male victim in front of an apartment complex suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to the UT Medical Center, where he remains in…… MORE
Over 1,200 Education Job Openings in TN
School districts all across Tennessee are in need of teachers and support staff with over 1,200 openings across the state. The state blames the pandemic for limiting traditional recruiting methods. From teachers to substitutes, to bus drivers there’s a need. School Superintendents across the state are saying they are confident they can fill the…… MORE
TBI Investigating Officer Involved Shooting in Oak Ridge
The TBI is investigating after a man was shot and killed by police Saturday night. Oak Ridge Police got a call of a man in need of assistance around 9:30 p.m. at a home on the 100 block of Briar Road. Officers say they found 41-year-old Fred John Henry Arcera armed with two knifes. Officials…… MORE
Gov. Lee Signs Heartbeat Bill, But it is Blocked by a Federal Judge
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed what is being called the “Heartbeat Bill” on Monday. The bill requires an ultrasound before an abortion and prevents abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected. A heartbeat can be detected as early as six weeks into pregnancy. Additionally, the bill denies abortions based on a child’s potential for…… MORE
UT Medical Officials Give an Update on Hospitals
Today’s Knox County Health Department briefing had a guest appearance from Dr. Keith Gray, the Chief Medical Officer at UT Medical. In Gray’s appearance, he gave an update on hospitals in Knoxville and across the state. “Over the last two weeks we’ve seen a significant increase in the number of hospitalizations with an increase…… MORE
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The Tennessee Valley Fair is BACK September 5th-14th!
The 105th Tennessee Valley Fair is here! September 5th-14th
12th Annual Covenant Health Big Kahuna Labor Day Festival 8/31/25
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 + Blead By Example- MEDIC Regional Blood Center
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.
GermanFest Knoxville 8/23
It’s time for the 11th Annual GermanFest where German Culture meets Southern Hospitality at this family-friendly celebration!
Dwight Yoakam- Tennessee Theatre 8/21-22
Dwight Yoakam- Tennessee Theatre 8/21 & 8/22. Doors at 7pm Showtime 8pm- The Cosmic Roundup and Rodeo Tour