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A Bank Card Belonging to a Missing College Student is Found on the Bank of a Nashville River and a Body Found is in the Cumberland River

A Bank Card Belonging to a Missing College Student is Found on the Bank of a Nashville River and a Body Found is in the Cumberland River

The Metro Nashville Police Department says missing college student Riley Strain’s bank card has been found near the Cumberland River. Police say his card was found yesterday (Sunday) afternoon on the embankment between Gay Street and the Cumberland River. A woman helping in the search for Strain says it wasn’t easy to find that card.…MORE

Cocke County Community Rallies Behind Autistic Man, Hoping to Get Him a Home

Cocke County Community Rallies Behind Autistic Man, Hoping to Get Him a Home

Newport, TN (WOKI / WVLT) An entire community is working to help a 24-year-old autistic man get a home of his own. Nate Morris has been living in a Cocke County hotel since January, paid for by his driver’s education teacher and friend, Wade Wester. That friend, now mounting a Go Fund Me campaign, says…MORE

A Knoxville Police Officer is Involved in a Crash while Responding to a Call

A Knoxville Police Officer is Involved in a Crash while Responding to a Call

A Knoxville police officer is involved in a crash while responding to a call. The officer took Woodland Avenue yesterday (Thursday) when they collided with another car driving on Central Street. The involved officer was taken to the hospital for minor injuries while the driver of the other car was taken to the hospital for…MORE

Knoxville Receives Almost $43 Million from Feds to Reconnect Communities

Knoxville Receives Almost $43 Million from Feds to Reconnect Communities

The City of Knoxville and Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC) have been awarded a $42.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to implement a civic infrastructure plan intended to begin the restoration of cultural and economic opportunity to communities impacted by urban renewal initiatives. The seven-phase project will create nearly 10 miles of connectivity improvements to link East…MORE

An Investigation is Launched by the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission into a Downtown Nashville Bar Owned by Country Music Star Luke Bryan after a College Student Goes Missing

An Investigation is Launched by the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission into a Downtown Nashville Bar Owned by Country Music Star Luke Bryan after a College Student Goes Missing

The Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission has launched an investigation into whether missing college student Riley Strain was overserved alcohol at Luke Bryan’s Broadway bar in Nashville. The TABC is investigating whether the bar had any legal obligations to protect patrons who were overly intoxicated. State law prohibits serving alcoholic beverages to someone who is visibly…MORE

Prescribed burns planned for Cataloochee Valley this week

Prescribed burns planned for Cataloochee Valley this week

The National Park Service (NPS) and Appalachian Piedmont Coastal Fire Management Zone plan to burn approximately 96 acres across six fields in Cataloochee Valley at Great Smoky Mountains National Park this week. Weather permitting, burn operations may begin as early as Tuesday, March 12. Over the last 20 years, park managers have conducted burns during…MORE

BlueLine Tennessee has Organized a T-Shirt Fundraiser Benefitting Charities and the KCSO Officer/Employee Assistance Fund for Sheriff Tom Spangler who is Battling Cancer

BlueLine Tennessee has Organized a T-Shirt Fundraiser Benefitting Charities and the KCSO Officer/Employee Assistance Fund for Sheriff Tom Spangler who is Battling Cancer

Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and Blue Line Tennessee has organized a t-shirt fundraiser benefiting the Knox County Sheriff’s Office Officer/Employee Assistance Fund and charities of Spangler’s choosing once he completes his treatment. Blue Line Tennessee said Spangler’s daughters loved the design, which will be available on a t-shirt…MORE

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On-Site Hoops Coverage From Detroit!

On-Site Hoops Coverage From Detroit!

Sports Animal SportsTalk co-host and Vol Network Voice Vince Ferrara hits the road north this weekend as the Tennessee Volunteers Men’s Basketball team continues their March journey in the NCAA Tournament in Detroit, Michigan. Vince will be bringing on-site coverage from Detroit with interviews, practice reports, and game analysis! This incredible on-site coverage would not…

Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk- April 6th

Dogwood Arts Chalk Walk- April 6th

Thousands of art lovers head downtown each year to experience this live art competition in Market Square. Chalk Walk features over 300 artists and collaborative teams working on-site from 8am-5pm to complete their artwork.

Alzheimer’s Tennessee Walk To Make Alzheimer’s A Memory!

Alzheimer’s Tennessee Walk To Make Alzheimer’s A Memory!

Find An Upcoming Walk Near You! Foothills Walk Alcoa High School Saturday, April 6 Knoxville Walk World’s Fair Park Saturday, April 13 Middle Tennessee Walk At Franklin The Park at Harlinsdale Farm Saturday, April 20 5 County Walk Historic Downtown Clinton Saturday, April 27 Tri-Cities Walk Willow Springs Park, Johnson City Saturday, April 27

Knoxville Opera 2024

Knoxville Opera 2024

Check out all the excitement that The Knoxville Opera has to offer this season, including the Rossini Festival April 20th, and Cendrillon May 3rd, 4th & 5th!