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Tim Burchett-Sponsored ‘TVA Transparency Act’ Passes Out of U.S. House

Tim Burchett-Sponsored ‘TVA Transparency Act’ Passes Out of U.S. House

Washington, D.C. (WOKI / WVLT) Aimed at creating stronger transparency within the Tennessee Valley Authority, a bill introduced by congressman Tim Burchett has passed in the House. Dubbed the “Tennessee Valley Authority Transparency Act of 2025,″ Burchett is seeking greater accountability from the gatekeeper of much of the southeast’s power infrastructure. The bill would require…MORE

POSSIBLE DROWNING INCIDENT AT AUGUSTA QUARRY
City of Knoxville

POSSIBLE DROWNING INCIDENT AT AUGUSTA QUARRY

Knoxville, TN – On the evening of Saturday, June 14, at approximately 8:54 PM, emergency crews responded to reports of a possible drowning at Augusta Quarry, located in the Fort Dickerson Park area. The Knoxville Fire Department, in coordination with the Knoxville Volunteer Rescue Squad and the Blount County Rescue Squad, is currently conducting an…MORE

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is Investigating a Fatal Crash on Maynardville Highway
KCSO

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is Investigating a Fatal Crash on Maynardville Highway

Knoxville, Tennessee (KCSO/WOKI) The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit (TANGO) is investigating a vehicle crash on Maynardville Highway near Loyston Road and the Union County Line. Upon arrival June 13, 2025, deputies found that three vehicles had collided, resulting in multiple victims. Emergency responders from R/M and AMR Ambulance quickly assessed all individuals involved. Three…MORE

Man Dies after Motorcycle Crash in West Knoxville
KPD

Man Dies after Motorcycle Crash in West Knoxville

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A motorcycle driver dies following a head-on collision Thursday in West Knoxville. Officials with the Knoxville Police Department say the crash happened on N. Gallaher View Road between Broome Road and Walker Springs Road.They report a truck was turning left out of an apartment complex when a motorcycle hit the truck and…MORE

Deadline to Apply for New School Voucher Program in Tennessee is This Week
Robin Joffe

Deadline to Apply for New School Voucher Program in Tennessee is This Week

Story courtesy of WVLT: KNOXVILLE, TN (WVLT) – Private schools have prepared for Gov. Bill Lee’s new school voucher program with nearly 40,000 families looking to cash in on the scholarships. This coming school year, only 20,000 students will be granted scholarships from the program. State numbers show 244 private schools have opted-in to allow…MORE

Knoxville Man Indicted for Second-Degree Murder in 2024 Overdose Death

Knoxville Man Indicted for Second-Degree Murder in 2024 Overdose Death

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation into a drug overdose death results in the arrest of a man on a second-degree murder charge. Knoxville Police say 35 year-old Zachary Newton was indicted following a KPD Drug Related Death Task Force investigation into an overdose death of a 31-year-old woman at an apartment on Asheville Highway in…MORE

Wildlife Officers Find Body of Missing Douglas Lake Boater
WVLT

Wildlife Officers Find Body of Missing Douglas Lake Boater

Dandridge, TN – UPDATE 6/10: A 22-year-old man who went missing on Douglas Lake Sunday afternoon has marked the 11th boating death in Tennessee this year. Officials with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reporting Tuesday afternoon that the body of David Molina had been located after a days-long search in the Muddy Creek Area. The…MORE

Ten-Year-Old in Critical Condition, Man Dead in Tazewell Shooting, Police Say

Ten-Year-Old in Critical Condition, Man Dead in Tazewell Shooting, Police Say

Tazewell, TN (WOKI) A man is dead and a 10-year-old is in critical condition after a shooting in Tazewell. Tazewell Police Department officials say officers responded to Miley Drive just after 8:15 p.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, they found a man dead from a gunshot and the 10-year-old, who was shot but still alive. Officials report…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.