KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The ‘Bring the Thunder’ for Childhood Cancer annual baseball tournament is back this weekend on May 3-4 at Bower Field in South Knoxville. The tournament is put on twice a year to help families with children with cancer. Every year, two children are picked for the proceeds to go to, this…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) The executive director of violence intervention program Turn Up Knox announcing Monday that he is running for Knoxville City Council. Leaning on his three years at the helm of Turn Up Knox, Denzel Grant says his top priorities are “violence prevention, affordable housing, and real equity for East Knoxville” as…… MORE
Wyatt Turpin remains at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital after being hit by a car more than two weeks ago. The eight-year-old was hit by a car while trying to cross Broadway Street in Knoxville and was taken immediately to the hospital. “When I got that call, I can’t describe to you the pain and anxiety…… MORE
Visit Knoxville says Knox County residents can enjoy free local Sunsphere days from May through October. Those with a physical copy of their Knox County driver’s license can visit the observation deck on the fourth floor for free on the following dates: May 2 June 6 August 1 September 5 October 3 Officials with Visit…… MORE
GATLINBURG, TN (WOKI) —The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with Friends of the Smokies, is beginning a multi-year rehabilitation of the iconic Bullhead Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Beginning May 5, the park will close Bullhead Trail from Monday through Thursday each week, excluding federal holidays, through November 6, 2025. The Bullhead Trail is…… MORE
The Drug Enforcement Administration, in coordination with more than 4,400 law enforcement partners across the country, will host the 28th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering communities across the United States a safe, convenient, and anonymous way to dispose of unneeded prescription medications. With nearly 4,500 collection…… MORE
Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) Visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park could see delays on the Spur over the next two weeks. Park officials Wednesday announcing temporary, single-lane closures on both the northbound and southbound lanes of the Spur between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge beginning Saturday, April 26 and continuing on the following dates: The…… MORE
CLINTON, Tenn. (WVLT) – The Anderson County Commission passed Monday night a resolution changing how it collects occupancy taxes. It’s the latest East Tennessee county to change tax rates to fall in line with state legislation. A Tennessee bill passed last year set a deadline of July 1 for counties and cities to limit how…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville-Knox County Design Review Board has passed a proposal to bring a parking garage and apartments to the Old City. The proposal comes from Nick Patel of Turkey Creek Hospitality and outlines buildings that would be located at 207 E. Jackson Avenue which is currently a parking lot. That location is…… MORE
As a thank you to our military, first responders, teachers and more who work tirelessly every day to serve our country and communities, Dollywood’s Public Employees Appreciation Days returns this spring and provides qualifying guests the opportunity to buy a one-day Dollywood admission ticket online for just $49 plus tax. The exclusive offer can be…… MORE
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Nominate your favorite Non-profit organization to get a fresh coat of paint up to $10,000 provided by Sherwin Williams! Nominations for Painting With A Purpose 2025 open on April 28th, 2025 and ends the first week of June. The winner will be announced in July.
Friday, May 2nd. Avalon Country Club. Benefitting the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley. Check out the AMAZING AUCTION ITEMS!
Join Blount Memorial Saturday, May 10 as they host their Inaugural Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer to honor breast cancer survivors, remember those who have fought the battle, and raise money to expand access to life-saving breast cancer screening and diagnostic services right here in Blount County! Gather for this event at Blount Memorial Health Center at Springbrook – 220 Associates Blvd. Alcoa, TN.
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