Category Archives: Local News
TWRA – APPALACHIAN BEAR RESCUE PARTNERSHIP ONGOING
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) and the Appalachian Bear Rescue (ABR) are actively working together to determine the best path forward for black bear rehabilitation in...
May 21, 2025
Flo Rida to Perform at Tennessee Valley Fair
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An iconic American rapper and singer-songwriter is coming to the Tennessee Valley Fair.Fair representatives announcing Tuesday that Flo Rida will be performing at this year’...
May 20, 2025
Knox County to Offer Free Dental Care for Kids and Teens This Summer
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Children and young adults in Knox County can receive free dental care this summer through the Knox County Health Department.Health department officials say several services will b...
May 14, 2025
Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Days to begin Next Month
GATLINBURG, TN (WOKI) Great Smoky Mountains National Park will offer the first Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Day of the year on June 18. Vehicle-free days provide opportunities for pedestrians and cyclists ...
May 08, 2025
Concerts on the Square Returning to Downtown Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The City of Knoxville has announced free live music will soon return to downtown Knoxville.Concerts on the Square will be held on Tuesdays in May, June and September, a...
May 06, 2025
The Alternative was to do Nothing’ | Blount County DA Calls for Change after Former Gym Teacher‘s Sentencing
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The Blount County District Attorney behind the sentencing of a former gym teacher accused of inappropriately touching students released a statement explaining the laws ...
May 04, 2025
Body Found Along Nolichucky River Identified as Man Missing from Flooding Caused by Helene
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WVLT) – A body found along the Nolichucky River on Thursday has been identified as a man who went missing from flooding caused by Helene.The body was found Thursday afternoo...
May 04, 2025
“Dolly’s Joleans” Bring Country and Glam in Dolly’s New Denim Fashion Line
(Story courtesy of WVLT News)Nashville, TN (WSMV) Country music icon Dolly Parton is bringing her signature sparkle to the fashion world.The limited edition denim line is called "Dolly's Joleans," nam...
Apr 02, 2025
Federal Government Cancels Almost $1M in Food Shipments to Second Harvest Food Bank
Maryville, TN (WOKI) The federal government has canceled almost $1 million in food shipments to East Tennessee’s Second Harvest Food Bank.Officials with Second Harvest say 21 tractor-trailer loa...
Mar 31, 2025
After Serving More Than Four Decades, Pigeon Forge’s City Manager Announces Retirement
Pigeon Forge, TN (WOKI) The City of Pigeon Forge says its city manager of 44 years will soon be retiring.Earlene Teaster became Tennessee's first female city manager when she was named to the position...
Mar 26, 2025
