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‘You’ve asked… A LOT!’ | Southwest Airlines Coming to McGhee Tyson Airport

‘You’ve asked… A LOT!’ | Southwest Airlines Coming to McGhee Tyson Airport

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Southwest Airlines will soon be offering flights out of McGhee Tyson Airport. Airport officials taking to social media Thursday with the announcement say Southwest will take flyers to four locations: Nashville, Dallas, Orlando and Baltimore. Flights will head to Nashville twice a day, with one daily flight planned for the other locations.…MORE

PENTATONIX ANNOUNCE 2025 HOLIDAY TOUR
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PENTATONIX ANNOUNCE 2025 HOLIDAY TOUR

CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY TOUR KICKS OFF NOVEMBER 8TH PLAYING ARENAS ACROSS THE US NEW YORK, NY (August 14, 2025) – Kickstarting the season in style, three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning and Daytime EMMY® Award-nominated vocal quintet Pentatonix have announced their Christmas in the City Tour. Pentatonix will hit the road on what promises to be their boldest,…MORE

TBI Releases Latest Age Progression Photo of Missing Summer Wells

TBI Releases Latest Age Progression Photo of Missing Summer Wells

Hawkins County, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released an updated age progression photo of Summer Wells. Wells is the young girl whose disappearance in 2021 made headlines across the country. She was reported missing around 6:30 p.m. on June 15, 2021 from her Hawkins County home, eventually becoming the subject of an…MORE

MUSE KNOXVILLE TO EXPAND INTO JABOB BUILDING AT CHILHOWEE PARK, TENNESSEE VALLEY FAIR OFFICIAL QUESTION THEIR FUTURE AT CHILHOWEE PARK
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MUSE KNOXVILLE TO EXPAND INTO JABOB BUILDING AT CHILHOWEE PARK, TENNESSEE VALLEY FAIR OFFICIAL QUESTION THEIR FUTURE AT CHILHOWEE PARK

KNOXVILLE, TN (Story courtesy of WVLT) – Officials with the Tennessee Valley Fair have questions about their future in Chilhowee Park. This comes after the city announced Muse Knoxville would move into the Jacob Building in a couple of years. The Tennessee Valley Fair utilizes the Jacob Building for some of its events and shopping…MORE

TWRA URGES BOATER CAUTION AFTER SERIOUS NORRIS LAKE INJURY
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TWRA URGES BOATER CAUTION AFTER SERIOUS NORRIS LAKE INJURY

UNION COUNTY, TN (TWRA / WOKI) — After another serious boating injury on Norris Lake Saturday afternoon, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) wants to continue to remind boaters about the dangers of propeller strikes. At approximately 2:22 p.m. on August 9, 2025, TWRA dispatch received a report of a boating incident involving a person…MORE

Investigation Underway after Knoxville Home Damaged in Fire

Investigation Underway after Knoxville Home Damaged in Fire

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating a fire that happened Saturday afternoon. KFD officials say crews arrived just before 1:00 p.m. to the scene of a working fire in the 1600 block of Reed Street. KFD says the unit was vacant at the time of the fire, adding that no injuries were…MORE

Fugitive Found Hiding Under Home in Sweetwater, Sheriff Says

Fugitive Found Hiding Under Home in Sweetwater, Sheriff Says

Sweetwater, TN (WOKI) A fugitive is arrested Wednesday after being found hiding under a home in Sweetwater. Monroe County Sheriff Tommy Jones says his office helped the U.S. Marshals in the successful apprehension of Michael Blackwell, who was hiding underneath a residence on Old Highway 68 in Sweetwater. In a Facebook post, Jones credits the…MORE

Motorcyclist Killed in Greeneville Crash, Report Says

Motorcyclist Killed in Greeneville Crash, Report Says

Greeneville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway in Greeneville following a deadly motorcycle crash Wednesday. Officials with the Greeneville Police Department report the crash happened around 9:30 p.m. at the intersection between Andrew Johnson Highway and Harlan Street. Officers responded to the crash, which was between a motorcycle and a Jeep Grand Cherokee. GPD says…MORE

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GermanFest Knoxville 8/23

GermanFest Knoxville 8/23

It’s time for the 11th Annual GermanFest where German Culture meets Southern Hospitality at this family-friendly celebration!