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KPD Arrest Man For Church Burglary In Progress

KPD Arrest Man For Church Burglary In Progress

A man faces burglary charges after the Knoxville Police Department arrested him at a church. Officers responded to a possible burglary in progress on Friday night at Piney Grove Church. Officers reportedly spotted 29-year-old Anthony Dull in the church and then noticed a broken doorknob and window. KPD took Dull into custody where he has been charged with…MORE

KPD Identify Vehicle Involved in Catalytic Converter Theft

KPD Identify Vehicle Involved in Catalytic Converter Theft

The Knoxville Police Department is asking for your help in finding a vehicle involved in a catalytic converter theft yesterday. The theft occurred in the 5900 block of Weisbrook Lane. The truck is a 1999-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 extended cab with the rear bumper missing and with black wheels.MORE

Founder of Museum of Appalachia Dies at 91

Founder of Museum of Appalachia Dies at 91

The Museum of Appalachia founder, John Rice Irwin, died Sunday at the age of 91. The announcement was made on the museum’s Facebook page. Irwin who founded the museum in 1969, collected over 250,000 authentic Appalachian artifacts that were gathered over half a century.Donations made in memory of John Rice Irwin may be made to…MORE

Knox County Homicide Rates Increase by 72% in 2020

Knox County Homicide Rates Increase by 72% in 2020

Deaths across Knox and Anderson counties have increased more than 11 percent in 2020 from 2019, while homicides rose nearly 72 percent, according to the 2020 Annual Report. The annual report was released by the Knox County Regional Forensic Center which provides autopsy and consultative services for 23 counties in Middle and East Tennessee. According…MORE

Three Sports Book Companies Approved for Licensing in TN

(AP) A Tennessee panel on Wednesday conditionally approved licenses for the first three sportsbook operators under Tennessee’s online-only sports betting program, which is expected to begin allowing wagers on Nov. 1. FanDuel, BetMGM and DraftKings drew the approval Wednesday from the Tennessee Lottery’s Sports Wagering Committee. The panel has also approved companies to play various…MORE

$5,000 Reward Offered in Death of Knoxville Woman

The family is offering a $5,000 reward after the death of a Knoxville woman earlier this year. 24-year-old Aseal Iysheh was shot to death June 11th outside the BJ’s Food Mart on Magnolia. She was found in the parking lot shot multiple times. So far no arrests have been made, but investigators believe there were…MORE

There Isn’t a Set End to the Knox Co. Mask Order

On Friday, the new mask order in Knox County went into effect. The new order requires face masks to be worn in all indoor public spaces across Knoxville.   The new order has raised the question, when will it end? The answer isn’t clear.   During Monday’s Knox County Health Department press briefing, KCHD Director…MORE

Nashville DA Won’t Prosecute For Possession of Small Amounts of Marijuana

Nashville DA Won’t Prosecute For Possession of Small Amounts of Marijuana

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Nashville District Attorney General Glenn Funk says his office will no longer prosecute individuals for possession of less than a half-ounce of marijuana.   A statement released on Wednesday said the new policy will benefit people who would otherwise have to deal with criminal charges, possible jail time and corresponding negative…MORE

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Fanboy Expo July 11th-13th- Knoxville Convention Center

Fanboy Expo July 11th-13th- Knoxville Convention Center

Don’t miss Tennessee’s Largest Pop Culture Event, Fanboy Expo on July 11th-13th, 2025 at the Knoxville Convention Center. Come see why over 30,000 fans have attended our Summer events featuring Celebrity Guests, Comic Industry Pros, Cosplay, Vendors, Live Entertainment and much more!

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

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

Update: Congratulations to Childhelp Tennessee (Knoxville Services)! They have won a fresh coat of paint up $10,000 from Sherman Williams and McLain’s Painting! Thanks to all those who nominated their favorite Non-profits as yet again it was an extremely tough decision with many great candidates! Painting of the Childhelp Knoxville location will take place on July 19th by McLain’s Painting.