The cause of an early morning fire in Gibbs is under investigation. Rural Metro Fire crews were called to the home in the 8400 block of Tazewell Pike just after midnight and said when they arrived there was heavy fire coming from the front of the house extending into the attic and roof. Fortunately, the…… MORE
The worldwide literacy program that many have called “the little program that could” continues to receive praise and recognition for its role in shaping the future for millions of children around the world. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library received one of the highest literacy honors from the Library of Congress on International Literacy Day Wednesday for…… MORE
It’s time for the annual Volunteer versus Gators blood drive. MEDIC competing against LifeSouth Blood Center to see who can collect the most Red Blood Cells and win the competition. Let’s go Tennessee and show Florida why we are the Volunteer state and help save some lives. Appointments are preferred but walk-ins are welcome. Please go to…… MORE
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Tennessee’s Republican supermajority Legislature has begun work on the once-a-decade task of carving up new legislative and congressional districts based on population shifts. On Wednesday, the House redistricting committee heard testimony from Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim Cooper not to divide fast-growing Nashville into different U.S. House seats. The 16-member House…… MORE
Sevier County Sheriff Office is investigating a fatal shooting. Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Boyd’s Creek Highway last night (Wednesday) on a shooting call. They found 30 year-old Chase Turner had been shot. He was taken to U.T. Medical Center where he later died. A 16 year old man was detained at the…… MORE
You can get your free COVID-19 vaccination at Vol Village in Humanities Plaza prior to this Saturday’s football game. The event will take place from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Those 12 and older are eligible to receive their first or second dose of the Pfizer vaccine. For those receiving their first dose, resources to…… MORE
The body of 23 year-old Army Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Knauss of Corryton arrived at the McGhee Tyson Airport this morning at 10:30 am. He was killed during a suicide bombing at the Kabul Airport in Afghanistan last month. As the convoy escorted him to Mynatt Funeral Home in Halls, East Tennesseeans lined streets…… MORE
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – The University of Tennessee system has extended a mask requirement at its campuses amid the state’s continued spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. University spokesperson Jennifer Lynn Sicking said Tuesday that the mask requirement will remain in place for indoor public spaces. Exceptions include private offices, residence hall rooms and…… MORE
A Knoxville veteran is fighting for his life while his family is fighting for justice. 74-year-old Hobert Jennings walked into his family’s apartment Saturday morning with the injuries and was taken to the UT Medical Center, where he is in critical condition on life support. His family will have to make the decision whether or…… MORE
A man wanted for the fatal shooting of a woman in Walter P. Taylor homes is arrested in California. 31 year-old Vincent Morrison was taken into custody by a U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force in California yesterday (Tuesday). He was being sought on an outstanding warrant for second degree murder stemming from the fatal shooting…… MORE
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17th Annual Swing Big for Students- Thursday, September 30, 2021- Egwani Farms Golf Course
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NBC Universal Local is teaming up with hundreds of shelters across the country to host Clear the Shelters, a nationwide pet adoption drive in August 2021 that helps find loving homes for animals in need. More than 551,000 pets have found their forever homes since 2015.
News Talk 98.7FM will be giving away the ultimate Tennessee Titans experience to one lucky listener which includes 2 pairs of suite tickets to see the Tennessee Titans host the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 10th at Titans Stadium!
The XHunger Tour is a series of events and entertainment to benefit local food pantries and food banks. All events help to educate about the food insecurities we experience locally and about the agencies that provide these helpful services.