A man is arrested and charged after pointing a gun at his neighbor. Knoxville Police responding to a disturbance call at a home in the 1900 block of Granville Terrace in the Morningside area last night (Monday). The suspect, 41 year-old Justin Teixeira, refused to come out of his home once officers arrived on the…… MORE
Corryton, TN (WOKI) It’s officially fall, and with corn mazes a seasonal staple, the maze at Oakes Farm in Corryton is now open. Planning for the season started in July, from design to the planting of the crop. Planners used GPS location for the designs which cover eight acres; but don’t worry, no one has…… MORE
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is officially back and touring East Tennessee. The iconic 27-foot hotdog on wheels took a brief hiatus over the summer after being renamed the Frankenmobile, which was not well-received by the public. You can see the Wienermobile Thursday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m at the Maryville Kroger on Foothills Plaza…… MORE
On Thursday, parents suing Oak Ridge Schools claimed that the softball teams are not treated equally to the baseball teams. The lawsuit claims the softball teams do not receive equal funding, equipment, travel, game schedules, practice times, locker rooms, facilities for practice and competition or publicity. Oak Ridge Schools officials allow more funds to go…… MORE
With Christmas just three months away, Amazon is gearing up for an increased workload by offering thousands of jobs across the country. Nearly 1,000 jobs are now available in East Tennessee between the Knoxville and Blount County Amazon facilities, which will average at around $20 an hour for pay. “Starting pay starts around $17 but…… MORE
Oliver Anthony is once again moving his upcoming Knoxville concert to Kodak. The singer of the viral song “Rich Men North of Richmond,” will now perform his concert at the Smokies Stadium on September 28 due to a high demand for tickets at the show moved to the Knoxville Convention Center after being moved from…… MORE
The KARM Christmas store is set to open this Friday and it has a new location. It will open at 11 a.m. at 5425 Clinton Highway in Knoxville near the Expo Center in the old Kroger building. This is a seasonal attraction which helps KARM in their mission of restoring lives by providing meals, shelter…… MORE
Pigeon Forge, TN (WOKI) Homeschool parents can bring their children’s education experience to a new level by visiting WonderWorks during “Homeschool Days” on weekdays in September and October. Homeschoolers can visit the attraction at a discounted rate before 3:00 p.m. The event is open to homeschool families, teachers, students, and groups. In addition to the…… MORE
A man is arrested after four churches are vandalized on Highway 62 in Morgan County. The man was caught on surveillance video vandalizing four churches between the Coalfield and Oliver Springs areas overnight Saturday into yesterday (Sunday) morning.… MORE
Clarksville, TN (WOKI) Buc-ee’s fans north of Nashville won’t be seeing the plucky beaver anytime soon. Officials with the popular convenience store chain say plans for a new Buc-ee’s location in Clarksville have been withdrawn over possible traffic issues. The Buc-ee’s was slated for a location at Exit 1 off Interstate 24 near the Kentucky…… MORE
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Filling the 150,000 square feet of downtown Gatlinburg Convention Center, the Gatlinburg Craftsmen’s Fair hosts Artisans and Craftsmen from all over the nation.
19th Annual Swing Big for Students- Egwani Farms Golf Course Sept. 28th
Join us for a spectacular night celebrating outstanding women at the 38th Annual Tribute to Women Awards on September 28, 2023, at 5:30 PM! By YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley The 38th Annual Tribute to Women Awards is a highly anticipated event celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of outstanding women. Join us on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 5:30 at The Mill…
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