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A Tractor Trailer Carrying 40,000 Pop Tarts Overturns on I 640 in Knoxville

A Tractor Trailer Carrying 40,000 Pop Tarts Overturns on I 640 in Knoxville

A tractor-trailer carrying Pop-Tarts overturns on I-640 west in Knoxville. The accident happened early this morning (Tuesday), reducing the interstate to one lane. As of 10:45 a.m. the left lane remains blocked. The crash happened before 7 a.m. around mile marker six in the Whittle Springs area of North Knoxville. Mark Nagi with the Tennessee…MORE

The Girlfriend of the Man Suspected of Shooting Two Blount County Deputies, Killing One, is Out on Bond Following Arrest for Reportedly Helping Him Avoid Custody

The Girlfriend of the Man Suspected of Shooting Two Blount County Deputies, Killing One, is Out on Bond Following Arrest for Reportedly Helping Him Avoid Custody

The girlfriend of Kenneth Dehart, Jr. is out on bond following her arrest for reportedly helping him avoid capture following a shooting involving two Blount County deputies, fatally injuring Deputy Greg McCowen. Carrie Matthews was taken into custody in Sevier County charged with accessory after the fact for reportedly warning him when police went to…MORE

Tennessee in the Top 10 Most Sinful States in America

Tennessee in the Top 10 Most Sinful States in America

A new study ranks Tennessee in the top 10 of the most sinful states in America. WalletHub released its “Most Sinful States in the U.S.” study on Tuesday morning with the Volunteer State ranked at number 5. The study compared 50 states across 55 indicators of immoral or illicit behavior, including violent crimes, excessive drinking…MORE

McMinnville Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

McMinnville Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of a Minor

An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) squad, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, and the McMinnville Police Department has resulted in the arrest of a man charged with the sexual exploitation of a minor. ICAC agents received a cybertip via the National Center for Missing and…MORE

A Seymour Man is Arrested for Fentanyl and Firearm Possession

A Seymour Man is Arrested for Fentanyl and Firearm Possession

A Seymour man is arrested for fentanyl and firearm possession. 31 year-old Deonte Brown was stopped by police on Chapman Highway because he was not staying in his lane while driving. The K9 unit alerted there were drugs in the car. Police found the fentanyl, almost $1,500 in cash and a loaded handgun with a…MORE

Three Men Arrested for Stealing Phones from a Walmart

Three Men Arrested for Stealing Phones from a Walmart

Three men are arrested for stealing phones from a Walmart. It happened Wednesday at the Chapman Highway store. Kurt Johnson and Antoine McGee of Texas and Kilvaris Downing of Alabama were taken into custody and charged with theft after employees noticed 10 cell phones missing while auditing inventory. The three suspects reportedly work for a…MORE

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On-Site Hoops Coverage From Detroit!

On-Site Hoops Coverage From Detroit!

Sports Animal SportsTalk co-host and Vol Network Voice Vince Ferrara hits the road north this weekend as the Tennessee Volunteers Men’s Basketball team continues their March journey in the NCAA Tournament in Detroit, Michigan. Vince will be bringing on-site coverage from Detroit with interviews, practice reports, and game analysis! This incredible on-site coverage would not…

Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk- April 6th

Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk- April 6th

Thousands of art lovers head downtown each year to experience this live art competition in Market Square. Chalk Walk features over 300 artists and collaborative teams working on-site from 8am-5pm to complete their artwork.

Alzheimer’s Tennessee Walk To Make Alzheimer’s A Memory!

Alzheimer’s Tennessee Walk To Make Alzheimer’s A Memory!

Find An Upcoming Walk Near You! Foothills Walk Alcoa High School Saturday, April 6 Knoxville Walk World’s Fair Park Saturday, April 13 Middle Tennessee Walk At Franklin The Park at Harlinsdale Farm Saturday, April 20 5 County Walk Historic Downtown Clinton Saturday, April 27 Tri-Cities Walk Willow Springs Park, Johnson City Saturday, April 27

Knoxville Opera 2024

Knoxville Opera 2024

Check out all the excitement that The Knoxville Opera has to offer this season, including the Rossini Festival April 20th, and Cendrillon May 3rd, 4th & 5th!