Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The halfway point for early voting in the 2025 City of Knoxville primary election has arrived, and the stats for voter turnout are less than impressive. According to the Knox County Election Commission, as of August 14, 2,002 early votes have been cast so far as well as 472 absentee ballots. With…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A former employee of Appalachian Electric Cooperative turns himself Thursday following an indictment for theft. A Jefferson County grand jury this week indicted William Robert Gass on a theft charge and a charge of official misconduct. Officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation say an investigation revealed that “between October 2022 and…… MORE
Park rangers have responded to three reports of visitors feeding bears this week GATLINBURG, Tenn. — The National Park Service urges visitors to not feed or approach black bears in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park has seen an increase in incidents involving visitors feeding bears. Feeding wildlife is illegal and endangers you, other visitors and…… MORE
KNOXVILLE – Motorists traveling on I-75 in Campbell County should be aware of upcoming bridge repair activities that will have a significant impact on traffic. Beginning at 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, I-75 South will be reduced to one lane just past Exit 134 (Caryville/Jacksboro/LaFollette). In addition, beginning at 7 p.m. on Monday, August 18, I-75…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knox County Health Department reports that West Nile Virus has now been detected in an area of North Knoxville. KCHD says the presence of West Nile in mosquitoes was found during routine surveillance off Davanna Street in the Central Avenue area. Mosquito control spraying will start in this area on Thursday,…… MORE
Tennessee Senator Ken Yager of Kingston pleads no contest in his 2024 Georgia driving under the influence and hit-and-run case. It comes after Yager was charged in December of last year. The Georgia Department of Public Safety says state troopers found Yager in a parking lot. Troopers detected a distinct odor of alcohol on his breath…… MORE
Sevier County, TN (WOKI) – We have an update about a brush fire in Sevier County. The Richardson Cove Road Brush Fire is now 80% contained. Crews have completed containment lines around a 15-acre burn area. The fire was caused by a lightning strike from a thunderstorm last week. Crews will continue to monitor fire…… MORE
(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Gatlinburg, TN (WVLT) One week after Newfound Gap Road in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was close, the park service says the road will stay closed on the Tennessee side until early October. The park service is now looking for a contractor to come in and make the repairs.…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) We’re learning that another Knox County Government official has been indicted in connection to a state investigation into misuse of taxpayer dollars. Former Knox County Trustee’s Office Director of Operations Jason Dobbins was indicted Wednesday on two counts of official misconduct. He was fired back in April because of policy…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Blount County grand jury has declined to indict Knox County Trustee Justin Biggs, District Attorney General Ryan Desmond’s office confirming Friday that the grand jury returned a “no bill” in the case. It comes as his office is in the middle of a state investigation into policy breaches. That investigation has…… MORE
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The 12th Annual Big Kahuna Wing Festival (now Big Kahuna Labor Day Festival) returns to World’s Fair Park on Sunday, August 31st from 3pm to 9pm!
Peace, love, and donate blood! MEDIC Regional Blood Center is offering tie-dye shirts for donors in the month of August (August 1st – 31st). Plus, MEDIC Regional Blood Center is celebrating ALYX (pronounced Alex) donors. Donate on ALYX in August and receive a special edition BLEAD by example shirt.
It’s time for the 11th Annual GermanFest where German Culture meets Southern Hospitality at this family-friendly celebration!
Knoxville Home and Garden Show 8/16-8/17 Knoxville Expo Center
Dwight Yoakam- Tennessee Theatre 8/21 & 8/22. Doors at 7pm Showtime 8pm- The Cosmic Roundup and Rodeo Tour