News outlets reporting than $1 billion is owed to Tennesseans who may have no idea the money is ready and waiting. Tennesseans are unknowingly sitting on more unclaimed property than ever before. Unclaimed property isn’t property at all, it’s money. Shelli King with the Tennessee Department of Treasury says it’s money from businesses that can’t…… MORE
The city of Knoxville announced Monday night it would be requiring masks to be worn inside all city-owned facilities. The new order is Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon’s response to new guidance from the CDC. Based on recent CDC recommendations, masks are now required in City-owned buildings. Visit https://t.co/pslmLOP2Bw for updated data, including a chart…… MORE
August is National Immunization Month and with school starting in just a few days, the Knox County Health Department (KCHD) is encouraging parents to ensure their child is up to date on immunizations. Because KCHD expects a back-to-school rush for required student vaccines, KCHD will offer extended hours at its clinics to better accommodate parents seeking…… MORE
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Authorities on Saturday night reopened the Interstate 40 bridge linking Arkansas and Tennessee that had been closed ever since a crack was discovered in the span in May. The Hernando DeSoto Bridge reopened to the public for eastbound traffic on Saturday. The I-40 bridge over the Mississippi River was shut…… MORE
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of two people. Deputies responded to a home on Shields Ridge Road in New Market around early this (Monday) morning and found two people dead from gunshot wounds. Investigators say preliminary evidence leads to one of the two victims as the possible shooter, however the investigation…… MORE
The ban on evictions due to the federal eviction moratorium for renters due to COVID-19 has ended and now many East Tennesseans are worried they could lose their homes. John-Mark Brown with The Family Promise says they’re ready to those in need. Brown says it’s worth every penny to help a child avoid living on the…… MORE
Tennessee is offering people an opportunity to eat out at a restaurant without paying sales tax during it’s tax free holiday on food, food ingredients and prepared food which includes qualified sales of prepared food by restaurants, food trucks, caterers and grocery stores. This event runs through Thursday, August 5. Alcohol is not included during…… MORE
Wondering why you don’t have internet or other services from if you’re a Spectrum customer? Several East Tennessee counties were experiencing an outage due to damaged cables. A construction crew in Maryville severed more than 500 fiber strands on two large fiber-optic cable bundles yesterday. (Thursday) The damage impacted all services to Sevierville, Gatlinburg, parts…… MORE
Knoxville police say a tractor trailer is stuck in an underpass in the construction area on Woodland Avenue. There is no estimate when that area will be re-opened. Please use caution in the area and you are urged to use an alternate route.… MORE
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Seven unemployed Tennessee residents have filed a lawsuit over Gov. Bill Lee’s decision to opt out of the federal unemployment benefits programs earlier this year. The plaintiffs say in a federal complaint filed this week against Lee and Department of Labor Commissioner Jeff McCord that they struggle to survive on…… MORE
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DOG DAZE V@ Village Green. The festivities will take place in the Village Green Shopping Center parking lot, just south of Planet Fitness, Friday August 13 through Sunday the 15th.
Located right off Exit 72 on I-75 (Loudon), The LoCo Drive-In will feature the latest LED technology video board with day and night viewing capabilities. We plan to present movies, sporting events, concerts and more, catering to all ages and demographics, and connecting our local communities.
Football Media Days Kickoff is back! 99.1 THE Sports Animal is live in Hoover, Alabama at The Hyatt Regency Birmingham – The Wynfrey Hotel all week (July 19-22) at the 2021 SEC Football Kickoff Media Days.
The Righteous Brothers are coming to the Tennessee Theatre on September 17th! Tickets are on sale June 25th at 10am. www.tennesseetheatre.com
The Big Kahuna Wing Festival returns to World’s Fair Park on Sunday, September 5th, 2021!