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Former Townsend City Manager   Pleads Guilty to Misusing City Funds.

Former Townsend City Manager Pleads Guilty to Misusing City Funds.

Townsend, TN (WOKI) The former City Manager of Townsend pleads guilty to misusing city funds. The State says Danny Williamson misappropriated nearly $4,000 in city funds to buy things for himself. The investigation started after city officials reported questionable purchases. Investigators found Williamson used city credit cards to buy clothes, home goods and other things…MORE

Trump Administration Nominates Four Appointees for TVA Board of Directors

Trump Administration Nominates Four Appointees for TVA Board of Directors

Washington, D.C. (WOKI) The Trump administration Tuesday nominated four people to serve on the Tennessee Valley Authority’s board of directors. The move comes after the White House pulled three members from the board, putting some of the board’s plans on hold. Lee Beaman, Mitch Graves, Jeff Hagood, and Randall Jones will join chairman Bill Renick,…MORE

Morgan Wallen Foundation Sending 35 Kids to Salvation Army’s Camp Paradise Valley

Morgan Wallen Foundation Sending 35 Kids to Salvation Army’s Camp Paradise Valley

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Over 30 kids will be able to attend camp this summer thanks to a generous donation from the Morgan Wallen Foundation. Thirty-five kids will attend the Knoxville Salvation Army’s Camp Paradise Valley, a camp focusing on instruction in the arts and music. Representatives with the Salvation Army say the $15,000 donation from…MORE

A Record 1.6 Million Tennesseans Expected to Travel for July 4th Week
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A Record 1.6 Million Tennesseans Expected to Travel for July 4th Week

AAA projects 72.2 million Americans will travel domestically during the Independence Day holiday period (Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6). This represents an increase of 1.7 million travelers (2.4%) over last year and 7 million more than in 2019. To better reflect holiday travel trends, AAA’s forecast now accounts for two weekends, capturing extended trips and varied departure schedules. Tennessee…MORE

An Investigation is Underway Following a Fatal Crash on I-40 in Loudon County
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An Investigation is Underway Following a Fatal Crash on I-40 in Loudon County

An investigation is underway after a fatal crash closes I-40 near the I-75 split. The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office say yesterday’s (Monday) crash killed at least two people. The Tennessee Department of Transportation says both sides of the interstate closed while Lifestar landed in the Westbound lanes to respond to the crash. No other information has been…MORE

2025 OPERATION DRY WATER SET FOR JULY 4th HOLIDAY PERIOD

2025 OPERATION DRY WATER SET FOR JULY 4th HOLIDAY PERIOD

NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is once again participating in Operation Dry Water (ODW), a year-round boating under the influence (BUI) and enforcement campaign. ODW’s heightened awareness and enforcement annually takes place around the July 4th holiday and this year is July 4-6. The July 4th holiday means an increase in boater activity, and…MORE

These new laws take effect in Tennessee on July 1st
Robin Joffe

These new laws take effect in Tennessee on July 1st

An array of bills made their way across Gov. Bill Lee’s desk for his signature, including addressing cell phones in schools, sober DUIs, banning Glock switches and more. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV / WVLT – story courtesy of WVLT) – Following the 2025 legislative session, a new set of laws is set to take effect in…MORE

Fourth of July is This Week and Firework Safety is a Concern and Where Can you Sell and Set Off Fireworks in East Tennessee

Fourth of July is This Week and Firework Safety is a Concern and Where Can you Sell and Set Off Fireworks in East Tennessee

KNOXVILLE, TN (story courtesy of WVLT) – Fourth of July is almost here! Families gather for good food, celebrate freedom and of course, there’s fireworks! Americans used more than 295 million pounds of consumer fireworks last year, according to the American Pyrotechnics Association. More than 27 million pounds of display fireworks were also used. Before…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.