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FORBES NAMES DOLLYWOOD AMONG AMERICA’S BEST EMPLOYERS

FORBES NAMES DOLLYWOOD AMONG AMERICA’S BEST EMPLOYERS

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Wednesday, February 12, 2025) — With hiring events in full swing for Dollywood’s 40th anniversary season, another national publication has recognized Dollywood as one of America’s best. Announced today, Forbes has placed Dollywood on its 10th annual list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. The Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, park is the only theme park to rank on…MORE

Governor Bill Lee Signs Education Freedom Act and a New Website is Launched to Share Resources
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Governor Bill Lee Signs Education Freedom Act and a New Website is Launched to Share Resources

Governor Bill Lee has signed the Education Freedom Act, which passed during last month’s specially called legislative session, into law solidifying its place in Tennessee’s education system. Lee signed his landmark school choice program yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon. The $500 million plan gives 20,000 Tennessee students around $7,000 in public funds to pay for private school…MORE

Sen. Hagerty of TN Announces Run for Re-Election

Sen. Hagerty of TN Announces Run for Re-Election

(Story courtesy of WVLT / WSMV) Nashville, TN (WSMV) U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty has announced his run for re-election. The former Ambassador to Japan was elected to his position in the U.S. Senate back in 2020. “I am pleased to announce my candidacy for re-election to the United States Senate. It has been the honor…MORE

Knoxville’s Gay Street Bridge to be Converted to Pedestrian Crossing, Mayor Says

Knoxville’s Gay Street Bridge to be Converted to Pedestrian Crossing, Mayor Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon makes a major announcement Wednesday: the Gay Street Bridge will never again open to regular traffic. The Knoxville icon has been closed since last summer, and the city’s latest update has confirmed only pedestrians and cyclists will make the trip over the bridge in the future.…MORE

Eight Venezuelan Nationals Facing Federal Charges Out of Nashville for Human Trafficking
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Eight Venezuelan Nationals Facing Federal Charges Out of Nashville for Human Trafficking

(Nashville – WVLT/WOKI) The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee announced the indictment of eight Venezuelan nationals allegedly connected to a human trafficking operation. The indictment alleges all eight worked together to recruit and bring women from Central and South America to the U.S., specifically to Tennessee and other states, to operate…MORE

City of Knoxville Cuts Ties with Turn Up Knox
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City of Knoxville Cuts Ties with Turn Up Knox

The City of Knoxville is severing ties with Turn Up Knox, a violence prevention organization. Officials say while the circumstances that led to the decision to terminate the Agreement are unfortunate. The city’s first contract with Turn Up Knox was for $450,000. In 2023, during the second contract, Officials became concerned with inner workings of…MORE

Morgan County Officials Believe Federal Relief Won’t Come after EF-2 Tornado Hits Leaving Two Dead and Damaging or Destroying Numerous Homes
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Morgan County Officials Believe Federal Relief Won’t Come after EF-2 Tornado Hits Leaving Two Dead and Damaging or Destroying Numerous Homes

(Morgan County – WOKI) Morgan County officials are making a disappointing discovery as crews continue to clean up the debris and devastation left behind by a deadly EF-2 tornado. Officials say for the county to get any federal relief, there would have to be more than $13 million in damages and it’s expected they will…MORE

Knoxville Fire Department Hosting Recruiting Expo

Knoxville Fire Department Hosting Recruiting Expo

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Think you have what it takes to be a Knoxville firefighter? The Knoxville Fire Department is looking to add to its staff and is hosting a spring recruitment expo later this month. The expo is slated for February 26 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Knoxville Expo Center at 5441 Clinton…MORE

Knoxville Man Facing Several Child Sex Crimes Charges, Sheriff’s Office Says

Knoxville Man Facing Several Child Sex Crimes Charges, Sheriff’s Office Says

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A man is facing several child sex crimes charges in Knox County. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office took 49-year-old Gary Phillips into custody on February 7 at a home on Pellissippi Parkway. KCSO responded to the home to execute a search warrant after receiving a cyber crimes tip. According to the report,…MORE

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Pack the Bag 2025- Second Harvest Food Bank

Pack the Bag 2025- Second Harvest Food Bank

With your help, Second Harvest can supply a bag of nutritious food each week in the backpacks of 15,009 students in 296 public school campuses in our 18 county service area.