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Fourth of July is This Week and Firework Safety is a Concern and Where Can you Sell and Set Off Fireworks in East Tennessee

Fourth of July is This Week and Firework Safety is a Concern and Where Can you Sell and Set Off Fireworks in East Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, TN (story courtesy of WVLT) – Fourth of July is almost here! Families gather for good food, celebrate freedom and of course, there’s fireworks! Americans used more than 295 million pounds of consumer fireworks last year, according to the American Pyrotechnics Association. More than 27 million pounds of display fireworks were also used. Before…MORE

Clinton Police, DCS Investigating Daycare after Child Injured, CPD Says

Clinton Police, DCS Investigating Daycare after Child Injured, CPD Says

Clinton, TN (WOKI) Police in Clinton and the Department of Children’s Services are investigating after a child is injured at a daycare facility. While information is limited, officials with the Clinton Police Department confirming Friday that “officers are currently conducting a parallel investigation with DCS” of an incident at the Kiddie Korner Daycare at 98…MORE

The Search for a New City Manager for Pigeon Forge Appears to be Over as Officials are Expected to Announce Their Choice

The Search for a New City Manager for Pigeon Forge Appears to be Over as Officials are Expected to Announce Their Choice

Pigeon Forge, TN (story courtesy of WVLT) Breaking Update: David Wear will be offered the position of Pigeon Forge city manager, city commissioners announced Friday. Previous Story: The search for Pigeon Forge’s new city manager is well underway, with candidate interviews planned for the end of this month. WVLT News has obtained background information on…MORE

TVA Asks KUB Customers to Reduce Power Use

TVA Asks KUB Customers to Reduce Power Use

Power supplies are tightening as conditions create greater energy demand Knoxville, TN – The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has alerted KUB that its power supply is experiencing an increased demand caused by extremely high temperatures. TVA has alerted KUB and other local power companies that increased conservation efforts are necessary to extend the available power supply and…MORE

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Fanboy Expo July 11th-13th- Knoxville Convention Center

Fanboy Expo July 11th-13th- Knoxville Convention Center

Don’t miss Tennessee’s Largest Pop Culture Event, Fanboy Expo on July 11th-13th, 2025 at the Knoxville Convention Center. Come see why over 30,000 fans have attended our Summer events featuring Celebrity Guests, Comic Industry Pros, Cosplay, Vendors, Live Entertainment and much more!

Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Update: Congratulations to Childhelp Tennessee (Knoxville Services)! They have won a fresh coat of paint up $10,000 from Sherman Williams and McLain’s Painting! Thanks to all those who nominated their favorite Non-profits as yet again it was an extremely tough decision with many great candidates! Painting of the Childhelp Knoxville location will take place on July 19th by McLain’s Painting.