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Missing Man Found Safe in Jefferson County

Missing Man Found Safe in Jefferson County

Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: A man at the center of a missing person search in Jefferson County has been found. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office had been searching Wednesday for 37-year-old Michael Woodard who they feared was suicidal. JCSO officials announcing Wednesday afternoon that Woodard has been found safe. ORIGINAL STORY: The Jefferson County…MORE

Road Work in Great Smoky Mountains Expected to Cause Delays

Road Work in Great Smoky Mountains Expected to Cause Delays

Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) Visitors to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park could see delays on the Spur over the next two weeks. Park officials Wednesday announcing temporary, single-lane closures on both the northbound and southbound lanes of the Spur between Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge beginning Saturday, April 26 and continuing on the following dates: The…MORE

Hearing Set to Decide if Teen Charged in Powell Murder Will be Tried as Adult

Hearing Set to Decide if Teen Charged in Powell Murder Will be Tried as Adult

Powell, TN (WOKI) Whether or not a 15-year-old boy will be tried as an adult for the murder last October of a 13-year-old girl in Powell will not be decided until next year. That ruling handed down Tuesday during Malakiah Lamar Harris’s appearance in Knox County Juvenile Court. Harris has been charged with second degree…MORE

An Investigation is Underway Following Fatal North Knoxville Crash
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An Investigation is Underway Following Fatal North Knoxville Crash

An investigation is underway following a fatal crash on North Broadway. Knoxville Police Officers were called to the 1700 block of North Broadway early this morning (Wednesday) and found a Jeep on fire and flipped on its side. Preliminary investigation shows that a car was attempting to pull left into the Kenjo gas station, driving…MORE

Anderson County Passes Sweeping Occupancy Tax Changes
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Anderson County Passes Sweeping Occupancy Tax Changes

CLINTON, Tenn. (WVLT) – The Anderson County Commission passed Monday night a resolution changing how it collects occupancy taxes. It’s the latest East Tennessee county to change tax rates to fall in line with state legislation. A Tennessee bill passed last year set a deadline of July 1 for counties and cities to limit how…MORE

Turkey Creek Medical Center is the First Hospital in Knoxville to Utilize Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery System
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Turkey Creek Medical Center is the First Hospital in Knoxville to Utilize Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery System

Turkey Creek Medical Center announced Tuesday that it is taking minimally invasive robotic surgery to the next level. The hospital said it now has a newer, more sophisticated robotic system that offers more than 150 enhancements over previous versions, including improved accuracy and precision, enhanced 3D imaging and better ergonomics for surgeons. Dr. Marc Campbell,…MORE

Knoxville-Knox County Design Board Approves Old City Apartments, Parking Garage

Knoxville-Knox County Design Board Approves Old City Apartments, Parking Garage

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville-Knox County Design Review Board has passed a proposal to bring a parking garage and apartments to the Old City. The proposal comes from Nick Patel of Turkey Creek Hospitality and outlines buildings that would be located at 207 E. Jackson Avenue which is currently a parking lot. That location is…MORE

Knoxville Police Warn of Fake Post about Abandoned Two Year-Old
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Knoxville Police Warn of Fake Post about Abandoned Two Year-Old

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department Tuesday alerting you to a fake post making the rounds on social media which officials say is sparking concern. The post claims that a two year-old child was dumped on the side of a Knoxville road and is currently with officers. It also features the tagline “bump this…MORE

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The 2nd Annual Dead End BBQ/Elm Hill Bologna Ultimate Bologna Showdown

The 2nd Annual Dead End BBQ/Elm Hill Bologna Ultimate Bologna Showdown

The 2nd Annual Dead End BBQ/Elm Hill Bologna Ultimate BolognaShowdown, sanctioned by Major League Eating, will take place May 10from 11 am –1 pm at the University of Tennessee intramural fields,3620 Sutherland Ave, Knoxville, TN. #1 ranked Joey Chestnut will beback to defend his title. Twelve other professionals will compete aswell. The eating contest will…

Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Painting with a Purpose! (with McLain’s Painting Service)

Nominate your favorite Non-profit organization to get a fresh coat of paint up to $10,000 provided by Sherwin Williams! Nominations for Painting With A Purpose 2025 open on April 28th, 2025 and ends the first week of June. The winner will be announced in July.

Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

Blount Memorial Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer- May 10th

Join Blount Memorial Saturday, May 10 as they host their Inaugural Downtown Dash for Breast Cancer to honor breast cancer survivors, remember those who have fought the battle, and raise money to expand access to life-saving breast cancer screening and diagnostic services right here in Blount County! Gather for this event at Blount Memorial Health Center at Springbrook – 220 Associates Blvd. Alcoa, TN.