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Allegiant Airlines Plans New Nonstop Destination to McGhee Tyson Airport.
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) - Allegiant Airlines plans to bring a new nonstop destination to McGhee Tyson Airport. A new route between Knoxville and Philadelphia is set to begin on May 21, 2026. It's ...
11h ago allegiant plane
New Court Date for Teen Charged in the Death of a 13 Year-Old Powell Girl
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) - A teen charged in the death of a 13 year-old girl in Powell has a new court date. Malakiah Lamar Harris appeared in court today (Tuesday), this new date is to decide if t...
17h ago Malakiah Lamar Harris (WVLT)
Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stops Set To Redefine Southern Hospitality
Cornersville, TN (WOKI courtesy of https://www.dollystravelstops.com/) - Dolly Parton's Alignment Brings Expansion Plans to Tennessean Travel Stop Brand With Relaunch Of Flagship Cornersville, TN Loca...
18h ago (dollystravelstops.com)
Several Wildfires Burning in East Tennessee
Tennessee Government's interactive wildfire map lists several active wildfires in East Tennessee. In Anderson County on New River Highway that is about 100 acres in size and 55% contained. There is a ...
18h ago Fire photo courtesy of Waldens Creek Fire Department (not a current active fire)
Henley Street Bridge Purple Lights to Support National Epilepsy Awareness Month
Henley Street Bridge is usually always lit up in Knoxville. However, anyone who drove by the bridge Monday night may have seen the color purple. The overpass is purple to honor National Epilepsy Aware...
18h ago Henley Street Bridge Lit Purple for National Epilepsy Awareness Month (WVLT)
AAA Tennessee and U.S. Thanksgiving Travel Projections
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 17, 2025) [courtesy of AAA.com] - AAA projects that 1.9 million Tennesseans will travel at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period, which runs from T...
19h ago AAA logo
MEDIC vs Kentucky Blood Center Day One Totals
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) - The annual Orange versus Blue Blood Drive Competition between MEDIC Regional Blood Center and Kentucky Blood Center is underway to see who can collect the most blood products. D...
Nov 18, 2025 MEDIC vs Kentucky Blood drive, Day one totals
Cocke County Mayor Gives Update on Helene Recovery Progress
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) - Hurricane Helene hit Cocke County and caused damages to houses, buildings, businesses and government buildings last year. Flooding ripped through the town, ...
Nov 18, 2025 Hurricane Helene flooding recovery in Cocke County, photo courtesy of WVLT
Experience the Spirit of the Season in Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge, Tenn. (Nov. 17, 2025) - This holiday season, Oak Ridge welcomes residents and visitors alike to enjoy holiday magic in the Secret City. With more than 10 events to celebrate the enchantment...
Nov 18, 2025 Oak Ridge Transit Contract Updates to Begin October 1 with No Fares
2025-26 GUN HUNTING SEASON FOR DEER OPENS NOVEMBER 22
NASHVILLE --- Tennessee's 2025-26 statewide gun hunting season for deer opens Saturday, Nov. 22, and continues through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in all six of Tennessee's Deer Management Units (DMU). The ...
Nov 18, 2025 Deer - (Pexels)
