Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn wrote a letter to president Joe Biden urging his administration to look into the origins of Covid-19 in Wuhan, China. She also wants the Biden administration to make sure that the World Health Organization is free from conflict of interest. Part of the letter reads, “”WHO should be required to…… MORE
Great Smoky Mountains National Park experienced the second busiest year on record in 2020. In spite of a 46-day, full park closure this spring and partial closures through August due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the park had 12,095,720 visits. This marks the second time in park history that visitation exceeded 12 million visits. “I’m proud…… MORE
Officers with the Knoxville Police Department find stolen guns after a traffic stop and now have two men in custody. On Friday night, officers performed a traffic stop at the intersection of E. Fifth and Harrison. The vehicle briefly fled from officers until it was found abandoned at Castle near Woodbine. Two men were quickly…… MORE
A bill introduced into the Tennessee General Assembly has proposed making Dolly Parton’s rendition of “Amazing Grace” an official state song. According to the bills introduced by Representative Mike Sparks and Senator Raumesh Akbari, Dolly’s version is among the “songs of historic significance that have influenced this State.” The bill details the history of clergyman John…… MORE
The Monroe County School Board votes to buyout the director’s contract. Our TV News Partner, WVLT says two board members reacted to the vote to buy out Dr. Deanna McClendon’s contract. Dewitt Upton (District 1) and Marsha Standridge (District 2) spoke up against the buyout. The board voted 6-2 for a buyout. The board will pay over…… MORE
Knoxville Police arrest and charge a robbery suspect. KPD responded to an armed robbery in-progress last (Monday) night at the Buddy’s BBQ at 8402 Kingston Pike. 9-1-1 dispatch said that a male subject was holding a restaurant employee at gunpoint. When officers arrived, the suspect was inside standing behind the counter at the cash register.…… MORE
TBI NEWS RELEASE: CLAIBORNE COUNTY – A joint investigation by Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office, and the Tazewell Police Department has resulted in the arrest of three people in connection to the murder of a Tazewell man. On February 22nd, at the request of 8th District Attorney General…… MORE
The Knox County Parks and Recreation Department is introducing a new Hide and Seek program. The game will take place at four different locations within the Concord Park system from today until noon on April 30. The four parks are: Admiral Farragut, Carl Cowan, The Cove and The Point. Officials hope the game will combine…… MORE
The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a dead body found in a wooded area. Authorities discovered the body around the 500 Block of King Branch Road on Friday. The body has been sent for an autopsy to determine the identity and the cause of death.… MORE
A good Samaritan saves an elderly woman from a house fire. Firefighters say a nurse rescued a neighbor trapped in a house fire along Lonas Drive. The Knoxville Fire Department says a neighbor witnessed heavy smoke coming from a home last night (Sunday) and called 911. The nurse went to the home and opened the…… MORE
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The Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show is returning as a Virtual Show in 2021! The FREE event premieres February 12th – March 14th at DogwoodArts.com!