WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced the Free Americans from Ideological Reporting (FAIR) Act to stop federal taxpayer dollars from being sent to National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) after years of left-wing politically biased reporting under the guise of public broadcasting. Senator Blackburn has long pushed to ensure taxpayers are not…… MORE
Townsend, TN (WOKI / WVLT) Veterans buried in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be honored this weekend at a special event in Townsend. The Veterans Heritage Site Foundation is hosting the event scheduled for Saturday, June 14 at 11:00 a.m. at the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center. In addition to honoring the more…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI/ WVLT) Knoxville City Council approves the first reading of the proposed sales tax increase. During last (Tuesday) night’s meeting, city council voted 7-1 (with one abstention) in favor of putting Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed half-percent sales tax increase to the Local Option Sales Tax referendum on the ballot this November. This would…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reporting three human cases of West Nile Virus in Tennessee, including one in Knox County. So far in 2025, the CDC is reporting 10 cases across the U.S.; nearly a third of those are in Tennessee, which also has the most cases of…… MORE
NASHVILLE, TN – Once again, Manchester, Tennessee, will host the annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, one of the most popular live music events in the country. Since 2002, the event has featured a diverse assortment of performers on a 700-acre Middle Tennessee farm that becomes the temporary home for thousands from across the country.…… MORE
Ed the Zebra has officially been captured and is safe and healthy. Ed was found yesterday ( Sunday) morning, the owners say a team from Texas, Tango 82, was able to capture him within an hour after finding him in a pasture near the Buchanan Estates subdivision near Interstate 24. Deputies with the Rutherford County…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Four people are facing charges after a hefty drug bust by the Knoxville Police Department. Knoxville Police Department officials say the arrests happened Wednesday following the execution of search warrants at homes on Cedar Avenue and Bishop Street. KPD says the search warrants were obtained as part of ongoing drug distribution investigations…… MORE
(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Knoxville, TN (WVLT) The City of Knoxville is adding noise cameras to the downtown area with the goal to stop noisy cars on Gay Street. “It’s annoying, it’s distracting, especially when you’re waking up and when you’re putting kids to bed,” Blaine Owens, a Knoxville resident, said. Carter Hall, Knoxville’s deputy director…… MORE
Statement from Oak Ridge Police Chief Robin Smith Update on May 25 Shooting in the Scarboro Community In the early morning hours of May 25, during a large block party in the Scarboro neighborhood over Memorial Day weekend, nine people were shot and one person was stabbed. All ten victims survived. This unacceptable act of violence…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knox County announced Tuesday that its “Park & Play” program will be visiting parks across the county this summer, beginning on Thursday. The pop-up program offers a wide range of fun and activities, including board games, scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, group games and athletic demonstrations. “It’s a simple, fun way to…… MORE
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Old South Candy is Growing – Join Their Sweet Team! Friday, June 13th & Saturday, June 14th- 7146 Maynardville Pike, Knoxville, TN
Join us on Saturday, June 28th at the Knoxville Expo Center for SportsFest! This indoor festival celebrates all things sports!
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!
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.
Tune into The Vince Show weekdays from 12p-3p on NewsTalk 98.7!