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Burn Permits Required in Tennessee
TN Dept of Agriculture Forestry Division

Burn Permits Required in Tennessee

Beginning October 15, a free burn permit from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) is required prior to burning leaves or natural vegetation, including debris generated by Hurricane Helene. “Due to the vast amount of woody debris from Hurricane Helene and other recent storms across the state, we expect more outdoor burning…MORE

Food Assistance Benefits Available for Tennesseans Affected by Helene

Food Assistance Benefits Available for Tennesseans Affected by Helene

(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Nashville, TN (WSMV) Food assistance benefits have been made available for Tennesseans affected by the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the Tennessee Department of Human Services announced on Monday. The state department reports qualifying households who lived or worked in Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hawkins, Johnson, Unicoi and Washington counties that experienced loss…MORE

GSMNP: Six Injured in Three-Car Crash in the Smokies

GSMNP: Six Injured in Three-Car Crash in the Smokies

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Six people are injured, and an investigation is underway following a multi-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Park officials say three non-commercial vehicles were involved in the crash around 2:00 p.m. at mile marker 12 on Newfound Gap Road. They say two people were transported via ambulance…MORE

Knoxville Police are Searching for a Suspect in a South Knoxville Shooting
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Knoxville Police are Searching for a Suspect in a South Knoxville Shooting

UPDATE: Ariran Burks, 34, has been identified as the suspect from the shooting that happened on Friday, October 11 in the 4600 block of Chapman Highway, which critically injured a 24-year-old woman. Burks has been charged with two counts of attempted first-degree murder and four counts of aggravated assault. Burks, who was last known to reside…MORE

The Vols Fall in the AP College Football Poll Despite Overtime Win over Gators

The Vols Fall in the AP College Football Poll Despite Overtime Win over Gators

Despite defeating the Florida Gators 23-17 in overtime on Saturday, the latest AP Poll has the Vols falling three spots from No. 8 to No. 11 in the country. Texas, Oregon, Penn State, Ohio State and Georgia round out the top five teams with Alabama still at number seven. The Vols take on the Crimson…MORE

Knoxville Police are Investigating a Shooting in East Knoxville
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Knoxville Police are Investigating a Shooting in East Knoxville

The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured a man in the 3700 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue on Sunday night.  At around 7:40 p.m. on Sunday, October 13th, KPD officers responded to the area of MLK Jr. Avenue and Lakeside Street, where a man had been shot in the leg. The…MORE

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Emerald Youth Foundation- Legacy Dinner 10/21

Emerald Youth Foundation- Legacy Dinner 10/21

October 21, 2024 | Knoxville Convention Center- Doors Open – 6:00 pm | Dinner & Program – 6:30 pm- Emerald Youth Foundation is thrilled to honor Mary Slack as the 2024 Legacy Award recipient.

How To Help East Tennessee Helene Victims

How To Help East Tennessee Helene Victims

Thank you so much East Tennessee for your outpouring of love and contributions for our neighbors in need! Many of you have asked where to take items and this is where we suggest…

XHunger Tour 2024

XHunger Tour 2024

Are you a High School or College Student that needs service hours? Know someone who is? Join or start an XHunger club today and check out the list of events this season!