Knoxville Police Chief Eve Thomas says the city is weeks out from seeing police body cameras being implemented. Our TV News Partner, WVLT spoke with Thomas who said the city’s contract with Axon Enterprise was set, and they are looking to start installations within a few weeks. She says they are holding trainings within the…… MORE
University of Tennessee Chancellor Donde Plowman announces new guidelines in an attempt to control the spread of COVID-19 on campus. Plowman says beginning immediately no visitors will be allowed in any on-campus housing. Only residents who live in the building are allowed to enter a residence hall or Greek house. All common areas in the…… MORE
If you went to the Fish Hospitality Pantry on West Scott Avenue Tuesday, authorities are asking you to check your pantry for a highly concentrated Hydrogen Peroxide. It’s a white gallon jug marked with a hazardous symbol. The mixture contains 50% hydrogen peroxide which is not intended for residential use and can actually cause second-degree…… MORE
The Southeastern Conference announces even more game day restrictions in an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19. Our TV News Partner, WVLT says the latest rules including banning on-field performances by school bands and spirit squads. Bands will also not be allowed to travel to opposing stadiums that have limited fan attendance. All live…… MORE
UT announcing a big change to one dormitory. Over the coming days, current Massey Hall residents will begin moving into available spaces in other residence halls in order to create additional isolation housing for campus residents as COVID-19 cases increase on campus. Massey residents received information this (Wednesday) morning with additional details about housing refunds…… MORE
The Knox County Health Department says there was significant spike in COVID-19 cases over the Labor Day Weekend. Director Dr. Martha Buchanan says the highest one day total of cases was seen. She says the 11-20 and 21-30 age groups saw the biggest increase. … MORE
The Knoxville Police Department responding to an attempted boat theft at Volunteer Landing Marina this (Tuesday) morning. The male suspect fled on foot when his attempt to steal the boat was unsuccessful. When the suspect was confronted by officers near the Wayne G. Basler Boathouse on Neyland Drive, the suspect jumped into the river in…… MORE
Police in Morristown are asking for help identifying two men in a robbery and assault over the holiday weekend. Officers were called to the Shell gas station on South Cumberland Street around 4:30 Monday morning. Employees say two men entered the business and demanded money from the register. When the clerk refused they knocked her…… MORE
A Knoxville man and a 15-year-old teen are in custody for a shooting in July. KPD officers were called to the 3300 block of Divide Street July 1st. The three victims, all underage, say they were meeting the suspects to make a sale. Investigators say 18-year-old Damarcus Dunaway and the juvenile suspect had a gun…… MORE
Tennessee’s Education Commissioner, Penny Schwinn, unveil’s State’s response to reporting COVID-19 in schools. She says they have released plans to report additional COVID-19 information at school and district levels, including numbers of new positive COVID-19 cases in districts and schools. “Parents and community members are working to make informed decisions, and we have determined the…… MORE
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The NSRA Street Rod Nationals South take place October 2 – 4, 2020 at Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center!
The Rick Barnes Emerald Youth Golf Classic, presented by UT Medical Center, takes place September 28th and raises support for Emerald Youth Foundation.
The 16th Annual Swing Big for Students takes place Thursday, October 1st, 2020 at Egwani Farms Golf Course!
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