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Carl Cowan Park Splash Pad Springs a Leak, Closed until Further Notice

Carl Cowan Park Splash Pad Springs a Leak, Closed until Further Notice

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Children looking to beat the heat in Knox County will have to wait a little longer to enjoy the splash pad at Carl Cowan Park. Officials with the county’s parks and recreation department say the splash pad there is closed after springing a leak on opening day Thursday. The county offers splash…MORE

Zoo Knoxville to Unveil New Habitat, Two White Rhinos

Zoo Knoxville to Unveil New Habitat, Two White Rhinos

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Zoo Knoxville announcing Thursday the public debut of its newest additions, two Southern White Rhinos, Mylo and Ranger. The pair will start greeting zoo guests in their newly-constructed habitat, Rhino Reserve, on Memorial Day weekend with an official launch set for Friday, May 23. “We’re so excited to welcome Mylo and Ranger…MORE

Tennessee is Losing Hundreds of Acres of Farmland Each Day
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Tennessee is Losing Hundreds of Acres of Farmland Each Day

Tennessee is losing 200 acres of farmland a day, that’s according to a new UT study and this comes as more people are moving here with housing developments taking up some of that land. In Knox County more than 5,000 residential permits were approved in 2023, that was a record high. The increased demand for…MORE

Knox County to Offer Free Dental Care for Kids and Teens This Summer

Knox County to Offer Free Dental Care for Kids and Teens This Summer

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Children and young adults in Knox County can receive free dental care this summer through the Knox County Health Department. Health department officials say several services will be offered in June and July at two locations, the KCHD West Clinic and Centro Hispano, to those ages 1 to 21. The free dental…MORE

Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Days to begin Next Month

Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Days to begin Next Month

GATLINBURG, TN (WOKI) Great Smoky Mountains National Park will offer the first Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Day of the year on June 18. Vehicle-free days provide opportunities for pedestrians and cyclists to experience the 11-mile Cades Cove Loop Road without motor vehicles.  Vehicle-free days will continue every Wednesday through September 24.   Reminders for vehicle-free day: …MORE

Concerts on the Square Returning to Downtown Knoxville
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Concerts on the Square Returning to Downtown Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The City of Knoxville has announced free live music will soon return to downtown Knoxville. Concerts on the Square will be held on Tuesdays in May, June and September, and on Third Thursdays from May through September, all from 7-9 p.m. The festivities kick off on May 6 with the first…MORE

The Alternative was to do Nothing’ | Blount County DA Calls for Change after Former Gym Teacher‘s Sentencing
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The Alternative was to do Nothing’ | Blount County DA Calls for Change after Former Gym Teacher‘s Sentencing

MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The Blount County District Attorney behind the sentencing of a former gym teacher accused of inappropriately touching students released a statement explaining the laws as they currently stand and his reasoning behind the charges. Joseph Dalton is a former gym teacher who was recently sentenced for several charges of assault against…MORE

Gatlinburg Police Reminding People to be BearWise
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Gatlinburg Police Reminding People to be BearWise

Gatlinburg police reminding people that as spring is here so are the bears. Officials say whether you live here or are visiting the area, it is important to take proper precautions to remain BearWise. In April, three bears were killed because they had been conditioned to eat human food. If you see a bear, be…MORE

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Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

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.