Knoxville – A total of 5,284 early votes were cast during the early voting period, with an additional 606 votes cast by absentee ballot and in nursing homes. There are 82,833 voters eligible to vote in the 2025 City of Knoxville Primary Election as of August 14, 2025. Approximately 7.1% of eligible voters have cast a ballot thus far.…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) – Election Day for the 2025 City of Knoxville Primary Election is Tuesday, August 26, 2025. To prepare for voting, the Knox County Election Commission is sharing the following news and tips: For more information, visit www.knoxvotes.org or call 865-215-2480.… MORE
(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Kennett Square, PA (WVLT) Genesis HealthCare, the provider who runs two retirement homes in the East Tennessee region, has filed for bankruptcy. An announcement from the company said the filing shouldn’t impact seniors at Genesis facilities. “This process is designed to ensure that the Company can continue operating in a…… MORE
Knoxville City Council delays vote on selling part of Chilhowee Park to Emerald Youth to build a sports and recreation facility. After a lengthy discussion during last night’s (Tues) meeting, council members voted to delay the matter two weeks until the next meeting to offer more conversations with the public. This comes after dozens of…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) – Metro Drug Coalition will hold an International Overdose Awareness Day event on August 29, 2025, from 2:00-7:00 p.m. at Marble Hall in Lakeshore Park. The event will include a performance by artist Tess Henry, speakers, Free HIV/Hep C testing, and a scavenger hunt, as well as a resource fair with over seventy-five…… MORE
Whataburger is expanding into Knoxville, Tennessee, with three planned locations, according to a post on Facebook: 1830 Cumberland Ave (dine-in only), 500 E. Emory Road, and 310 Wild Geese Road. The Cumberland Avenue location will be near Raising Cane’s and offer dine-in service beneath apartments. The other two locations are former Steak ‘n Shake sites and will feature drive-thru…… 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
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The 105th Tennessee Valley Fair is here! September 5th-14th
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!
Tune into The Vince Show weekdays from 12p-3p on NewsTalk 98.7!