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POSSIBLE DROWNING INCIDENT AT AUGUSTA QUARRY
City of Knoxville

POSSIBLE DROWNING INCIDENT AT AUGUSTA QUARRY

Knoxville, TN – On the evening of Saturday, June 14, at approximately 8:54 PM, emergency crews responded to reports of a possible drowning at Augusta Quarry, located in the Fort Dickerson Park area. The Knoxville Fire Department, in coordination with the Knoxville Volunteer Rescue Squad and the Blount County Rescue Squad, is currently conducting an…MORE

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is Investigating a Fatal Crash on Maynardville Highway
KCSO

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is Investigating a Fatal Crash on Maynardville Highway

Knoxville, Tennessee (KCSO/WOKI) The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit (TANGO) is investigating a vehicle crash on Maynardville Highway near Loyston Road and the Union County Line. Upon arrival June 13, 2025, deputies found that three vehicles had collided, resulting in multiple victims. Emergency responders from R/M and AMR Ambulance quickly assessed all individuals involved. Three…MORE

Road Back Open after Sinkhole at McGhee Tyson Airport Causes Closure

Road Back Open after Sinkhole at McGhee Tyson Airport Causes Closure

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 6/13 6:00 a.m.: A portion of Airport Loop Road at McGhee Tyson Airport has reopened Friday morning following the discovery of a sinkhole Thursday night. Airport officials say the roadway is the main road circling the airport terminal building and garage; travelers and visitors to McGhee Tyson were rerouted for a…MORE

Knox County is About to Enter a Hiring Freeze

Knox County is About to Enter a Hiring Freeze

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knox County government is soon to enter a hiring freeze. That news coming Thursday from CFO and Co-Chief of Staff Chris Caldwell who says the move is aimed at saving money and keeping the county from dipping into its “rainy day fund.” “We discussed this during our budget process and decided it…MORE

Man Dies after Motorcycle Crash in West Knoxville
KPD

Man Dies after Motorcycle Crash in West Knoxville

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A motorcycle driver dies following a head-on collision Thursday in West Knoxville. Officials with the Knoxville Police Department say the crash happened on N. Gallaher View Road between Broome Road and Walker Springs Road.They report a truck was turning left out of an apartment complex when a motorcycle hit the truck and…MORE

Stolen Knoxville Food Truck Found in Nashville, Police Say

Stolen Knoxville Food Truck Found in Nashville, Police Say

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department has tracked down Dulcie’s Cafe’s trailer, a food truck that was reported stolen out of Knoxville earlier this week. The business took to social media to ask for help after security cameras caught a person in a Home Depot truck rental pull up to the trailer at 701…MORE

Deadline to Apply for New School Voucher Program in Tennessee is This Week
Robin Joffe

Deadline to Apply for New School Voucher Program in Tennessee is This Week

Story courtesy of WVLT: KNOXVILLE, TN (WVLT) – Private schools have prepared for Gov. Bill Lee’s new school voucher program with nearly 40,000 families looking to cash in on the scholarships. This coming school year, only 20,000 students will be granted scholarships from the program. State numbers show 244 private schools have opted-in to allow…MORE

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Fanboy Expo July 11th-13th- Knoxville Convention Center

Fanboy Expo July 11th-13th- Knoxville Convention Center

Don’t miss Tennessee’s Largest Pop Culture Event, Fanboy Expo on July 11th-13th, 2025 at the Knoxville Convention Center. Come see why over 30,000 fans have attended our Summer events featuring Celebrity Guests, Comic Industry Pros, Cosplay, Vendors, Live Entertainment and much more!

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

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

Update: Congratulations to Childhelp Tennessee (Knoxville Services)! They have won a fresh coat of paint up $10,000 from Sherman Williams and McLain’s Painting! Thanks to all those who nominated their favorite Non-profits as yet again it was an extremely tough decision with many great candidates! Painting of the Childhelp Knoxville location will take place on July 19th by McLain’s Painting.