GATLINBURG, TN (Story courtesy of WVLT) – The Gatlinburg Police Department said a Canadian man has been arrested after he allegedly scammed an elderly Gatlinburg man out of $200,000. An investigation began on Monday when GPD said it received a report of possible internet fraud. The victim was initially contacted through Facebook in early July…… MORE
(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Knoxville, TN (WVLT) A member of the Aryan Nation has been convicted after stabbing three people in a bar fight on New Year’s Eve of 2024, according to 6th District Attorney General Charme Allen. The man charged is Shawn Edward Hatcher, and he stabbed three people after he was asked…… MORE
(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Sevierville, TN (WVLT) The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) has opened an investigation after a lifeguard at Sevierville’s Resort at Governor’s Crossing drowned late last month. Chris Cannon, the state labor and workforce development department chief communications officer, told WVLT News Friday that TOSHA was trying to determine…… MORE
Union County, TN (WOKI) Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are investigating the death of a Union County inmate who was found unresponsive in his cell last week. TBI officials say 37-year-old Justin Davis was found unresponsive in his cell at the Union County Jail on Friday, August 29. Davis’s condition prompted jail staff…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Lady Vols Guard Ruby Whitehorn pleaded guilty Friday to two misdemeanors as part of an agreement that will see her record cleared. Whitehorn pleaded guilty to aggravated trespassing and vandalism; originally, she also faced domestic assault and burglary charges, but they were dismissed. As part of the agreement, Whitehorn is required to…… MORE
LOUDON COUNTY, Tenn. (Story courtesy of WVLT) – The Home Builders Association of Greater Knoxville is suing Loudon County over limits on building homes on certain roads. “To ensure that we can continue to provide affordable homes under fair and transparent zoning and regulation policies,” said Becky Snyder, Home Builders Association of Greater Knoxville. The…… MORE
OAK RIDGE, TN (Story courtesy of WVLT) – Thursday, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced that Oklo Inc. has selected Oak Ridge, Tennessee for their new $1.7 billion expansion. Oklo is an advanced nuclear technology company and the new facility will create over 800 new jobs. “The facility will recycle used nuclear fuel from today’s operating…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A Middle Tennessee man is facing charges after police say he threatened to blow up the University of Tennessee Veterinary Hospital on River Drive. According to charging documents, officers were called to the hospital after receiving the threat around 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 7. Authorities say 37-year-old Joseph McDorman called the…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The City of Knoxville has arranged a community meeting, hoping to hear feedback on the city’s proposal to sell a portion of Chilhowee Park to the Emerald Youth Foundation. City leaders announcing Thursday, September 4 that a meeting previously slated for next week has now been rescheduled to September 15, from 6:00…… MORE
An Anderson County Commissioner wants to make an intersection near Clinton safer for drivers. The intersection is located at Sinking Springs Road, also called North Charles G. Seivers Boulevard and Highway 61. Residents say it’s a busy road. Anderson County Commissioner Tim Isbel is familiar with the safety concerns and is bringing up the idea…… 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
Find out if you are orange or white for the Georgia game on September 13th. GO VOLS!
Join us for Golfing for Kidneys at Top Golf Knoxville on Thursday, September 18 | 2–5 PM!
The 105th Tennessee Valley Fair is here! September 5th-14th
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