Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Tommy Schumpert Park has been nominated in USA TODAY’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Dog Park in the United States. Knox County officials say they need your help to bring home the win! “Receiving a nomination for this award reflects the pride our community takes in providing awesome spaces that…… MORE
UPDATE: MISSING PERSON KCSO – It saddens us to inform the community that the body of what is believed to be Mr. Narendra Patel has been discovered in the water. Our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Patel’s family during this incredibly difficult time. We sincerely thank the Knoxville Rescue Squad for their help and The Tennessee…… MORE
Two men are facing charges after a rollover crash on I-75 in Monroe County. The preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol says a Ford Mustang was driving behind a Nissan Frontier at a high rate of speed on I-75 South near mile marker 65 early Friday morning. The report says the Ford tried to…… MORE
NEWPORT, TN (TWRA / WOKI)— In response to potential impacts from recent flooding caused by Hurricane Helene and in partnership with Tennessee State Representative Jeremy Faison, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) stocked approximately 10,000 walleye at two locations along the Pigeon River on May 20, 2025, to support fish populations and bolster natural reproduction. “The Pigeon River is healthier and…… MORE
The Knoxville Police Department will host the swearing-in ceremony for Deputy Chief Joe McHale on Thursday, May 22. The ceremony will be held at the Sevier Heights North Campus, located at 3446 Lake Crossing Lane, at 4 p.m. Deputy Chief McHale joins the KPD with over 30 years of law enforcement experience and will serve…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Visiting Memphis or Key West, Florida from Knoxville just got easy! Officials with McGhee Tyson Airport announcing Wednesday that nonstop service to Memphis and Key West is slated to begin in the fall. Allegiant Airlines will be taking passengers to the two new stops. According to the airline’s website, a ticket to…… MORE
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and the Appalachian Bear Rescue (ABR) are actively working together to determine the best path forward for black bear rehabilitation in Tennessee. In 2023, six bears housed at ABR developed pneumonia, resulting in the death of one bear, euthanasia of two, and medical treatment of the…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An iconic American rapper and singer-songwriter is coming to the Tennessee Valley Fair. Fair representatives announcing Tuesday that Flo Rida will be performing at this year’s upcoming fair on Thursday, September 11 at 8:00 p.m. “From ‘My House’ to ‘Right Round’—this is a show guaranteed to get the party started,” the Tennessee…… MORE
SULLIVAN COUNTY, TN (WOKI/TWRA)— On the morning of May 18, 2025, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) responded to a report of a sow black bear that had been struck and killed by a vehicle along U.S. Highway 19E in Sullivan County. The response led to the successful rescue and release of three orphaned bear…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knox County Board of Education is asking for public input as board members near the finishing stages of making the district’s new strategic plan. The plan will set the district’s objectives for the next five years, and parents and community members are being asked to fill out a survey to give…… 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!