Hamblen County, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway after a teen is killed in a motorcycle crash in Hamblen County. The preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol says 19-year-old Landon Roland died after being thrown from the motorcycle in Tuesday night’s crash on I-81. According to the report, Roland was going north on the…… MORE
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park with an update on construction on Newfound Gap Road. The roadway was closed on August 3rd when a landslide made it dangerous to drive on. In the weeks since the road’s closure, the national park says crews placed 120 tons of sandbags to temporarily divert the stream and protect…… MORE
An Anderson County playground is set to be demolished after an easement for the land is terminated. Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank says the county had an easement for the land that Claxton Kids Palace Playground is currently on but it will end on December 1st. Frank says the decision came about through votes by…… MORE
A 17-year-old accused of murder appears in Roane County Court. Riley Pawlick is accused of killing 18-year-old Holden Howse at a party in Harriman just over a week ago and is charged with second-degree murder, aggravated assault and tampering with evidence. The Judge called the charges very serious and said the incident was “catastrophic to everyone involved”…… MORE
(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Knoxville, TN (WVLT) Summit Medial Group and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BCBST) announced a new long-term agreement on Tuesday. Those that were insured by BCBST were at risk of losing in-network coverage starting in January before the new agreement was reached. BCBST and Summit Medial Group said the agreement is…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) The Big Ears Festival Tuesday announcing its lineup for 2026. The festival will be back in Knoxville for its 13th year, running from March 26-29. Performances are scheduled across 20 venues, totaling nearly 250 performances. Some of the big names headed to the Scruffy City include Robert Plant, David Byrne,…… MORE
Kingsport, TN (WOKI) A known Knoxville gang leader has been arrested after a high-speed chase in the Tri-Cities. Officials with the U.S. Marshals Service say officers were trying to stop Jametrick Franklin King, who was wanted out of Washington County and was under federal indictment out of the U.S. District Court in Greeneville. According to…… MORE
The Unicoi County Sheriff’s Office says that a teacher from Sevier County has been arrested at a football game in Unicoi County. Officials say 44-year-old teacher Brandon Burns was charged with assault after reportedly crossing the football field and assaulting at least two people following Friday night’s football game. Tony Ogle, Assistant Superintendent of Student…… MORE
Knoxville Police are asking for help to find a wanted man. Officers are trying to find 36 year-old Virgil Cecil of Helenwood in Scott County who is wanted for felony burglary and felony theft charges. If you know where he is, contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165. Tipsters can be eligible to receive…… MORE
There’s a new way for teens to get help in a mental health crisis. CONTACT Careline helps train care counselors who answer 988 calls and they are rolling out a new way to reach teens, through a text line. It’s called Teen Line and can be messaged at 865-345-3336. This comes as more teenagers in our…… MORE
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The Rick Barnes Emerald Youth Golf Classic presented by First Century Bank raises support for our ministry with Knoxville’s city young people. September 22nd – Holston Hills CC
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The 105th Tennessee Valley Fair is here! September 5th-14th
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