The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting. KPD officers responded to a shooting yesterday (Thursday) just after 5:30 p.m. in the 2900 block of Brooks Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found a man inside a residence suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. There are no suspects in…… MORE
The Knox County Board of Health votes unanimously to extend the alcohol curfew until April 22, at 11:59 p.m. Catering companies and event planning companies were included in the curfew regulation and it was pushed it back to 1 a.m. starting tomorrow (Friday). The social gathering limit will also expire tonight at 11:59 p.m. In…… MORE
KPD is asking for help finding a missing 17-year-old girl. Aneesa Stapleton was reportedly dropped off at her school on Chickamauga Ave. on March 10th, but did not show up for work later that afternoon. Stapleton is 5’0 and 125 pounds. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call police. … MORE
The Knoxville Police Department continuing their search for fugitive Johnathan Davis Jr. Davis, Jr. is wanted on charges of first-degree murder and attempted second-degree murder for a shooting that occurred at the Red Roof Inn on Central Avenue Pike on October 11 last year. 20 year-old Johnathan Davis Jr. of Knoxville is accused of shooting…… MORE
The votes have been counted and Zoo Knoxville’s baby giraffe has a name. The 3-month-old male has been officially christened Jumbe (JOOM-bay) Junior in honor of his father, and will be called “J.J.” which is perfectly fitting because this little giraffe adores his father. .The name was chosen by a popular vote of options carefully…… MORE
Knox County’s seven convenience centers will close to perform maintenance, deep cleaning, and staff training. Tomorrow is the first of four planned maintenance and in-service training days beginning this year. The Knox County Engineering and Public Works Department will also close convenience centers for planned maintenance and training on the third Wednesday of June, September…… MORE
The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run collision in North Knoxville. Officers responded to I-75 South, near the Merchant Drive on-ramp Saturday night where a male victim was found unresponsive in the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials say there are no known witnesses to the crash. KPD says the…… MORE
The Knoxville Police Department completes their investigation into missing COVID-19 vaccinations at the Knox County Health Department. Senior Director of KCHD Dr. Martha Buchanan says “We are pleased that the KPD investigation confirmed what our internal investigation previously demonstrated — there was no criminal activity related to the loss of vaccine,” She says “they remain…… MORE
More than 7,000 new unemployment claims are filed in Tennessee for the week ending on March 6th. That according to data released by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce. The latest data shows new unemployment claims have decreased for the second week in a row. Continued claims have decreased as well. Knox County with…… MORE
There are over 400,000 COVID-19 vaccination appointments available in Tennessee. Dr. Lisa Piercey, Commissioner of the Tennessee Health Department says more Tennesseans should be rushing to book these available appointments. Piercey says that doesn’t mean the availability is all this week and it doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re in your particular county but the appointments are…… MORE
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The JDRF Promise Gala takes place virtually this Saturday, April 24th.
The Guild of the Knoxville Museum of Art presents Artist on Location 2021 – an art show and sale at The Knoxville Museum of Art Saturday, April 24th from 5:30 to 9pm.
The Phillip Fulmer Golf Classic takes place Friday, April 23rd, 2021 at Avalon Golf & Country Club to benefit Boys & Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley.
Join us April 23-25 for the Dogwood Arts Festival at World’s Fair Park! Featuring 75 art vendors, live music, food vendors, and take-home art activities for kids. Reserve your ticket today!
Game On Against Cancer takes place June 25th, 2021 at The Wakefield Corporation. This benefit event features celebrity matches on a variety of home gaming equipment, a silent auction & more!