Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway after a body is found in East Knox County.
Officials with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office say their major crimes unit went to a home around noon yesterday (Wednesday) on Strawberry Plains Pike near Avis Lane.
KCSO says the investigation is ongoing and information, at this time, is limited.
This is a developing story.
For the first time in school history, Tennessee Athletics achieved its third consecutive top-10 finish in the LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup, as announced by the National Association of College Directors of Athletics (NACDA) on Thursday.
Tennessee ranked sixth in the nation, marking its second-best finish since the Directors’ Cup was established in 1993.
The top three finishes for Tennessee in the Directors’ Cup have occurred in the last three years.
It has continued at a torrid pace since the arrival of Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White in January 2021. The Big Orange has steadily ascended in the Directors’ Cup standings over the last five years since the competition was canceled in 2019-20. Tennessee finished 26th in 2020-21, 13th in 2021-22, sixth in 2022-23 and last year’s high-water mark of No. 3.
Before UT’s three consecutive top-10 rankings over the previous three years, Tennessee last achieved a top-10 Directors’ Cup finish in 2006-07, when it reached a previous-best No. 7.
“We are thrilled to have achieved success across all 20 of our sports, culminating in this sixth-place finish in the LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup,” said Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Danny White. “This result not only ties for our second-best finish in school history but also marks the first time we have achieved a Top 10 ranking for three consecutive years. Congratulations to our exceptional student-athletes, coaches and staff for giving their all for Tennessee!”
All 20 sports at Tennessee reached the postseason (NCAAs and a bowl game) for just the second time in school history – with both achievements coming in each of the last two years.
Tennessee is the only Power Five school to have every sport reach the postseason in both the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons.
With 1,078 total points this year, Tennessee finished behind Texas (1,255.25), Southern California (1,253.75), Stanford (1,251), North Carolina (1,195.25), and UCLA (1,149).
Five sports finished in the top five nationally, led by softball’s national semifinal finish. Overall, 12 UT programs placed in the final top 15 for the 2024-25 academic year.
Tennessee’s four consecutive top-15 finishes align with one of the strategies outlined in the department’s Rise Glorious Strategic Plan, published in July 2022. Under its Competitive Excellence priority, the plan aspires for UT to “finish in the top 15 [in the Directors’ Cup] in three out of every five years.”
Lane Closures Halted for Independence Day Holiday
NASHVILLE – Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4 holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes from noon on Thursday, July 3, through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 7, to provide maximum roadway capacity for holiday travelers.
AAA predicts record travel in Tennessee this year, with 1.5 million Tennesseans hitting the road, a 1.8% increase over last year.
“With so many people driving on and around the Fourth of July, we want to do all we can to ensure they reach their destinations safely and without necessary delays,” said Deputy Governor and TDOT Commissioner Butch Eley. “We are suspending lane closures during this busy holiday travel time. Be mindful that our HELP Trucks will be on patrol and drivers must obey the law by moving over and slowing down for all emergency vehicles on the side of the road.”
Motorists will still encounter some long-term lane closures on construction projects. While lane closure activity will be stopped, workers may be on-site in zones, and reduced speed limits in work zones will still be in effect. Drivers convicted of speeding through work zones where workers are present face a fine of $250 to $500, plus court fees and possibly increased insurance premiums.
Get the latest construction activity and live streaming SmartWay traffic cameras from your desktop or mobile device at www.TNSmartWay.com/Traffic. Travelers can also dial 511 for statewide travel information. As always, drivers are reminded to use all motorist information tools wisely and Know Before You Go! by checking travel conditions before leaving for their destination. Drivers should never tweet, text, or talk on a cell phone while behind the wheel.
UPDATE 7 – June 26, 2025 | 8:30 pm
Today has been a good day for Deputy Swanger. His nurses, doctors, therapist, girlfriend, and friends have been doing the heavy lifting while the community is praying fervently. We’re seeing progress, so keep those prayers coming. To everyone who has prayed, donated, and sent well wishes, “thank you” will never be enough! There’s a long road ahead, but with a support system like Deputy Swanger has, he won’t travel it alone.
UPDATE 6 – June 25, 2025 | 5:45 PM
Deputy Swanger remains in the Trauma ICU; his condition is critical but stable. Visitors have been further restricted as he needs to rest. On behalf of the family and everyone at the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, the prayers, support, and care shown since Saturday night have been heartwarming and incredibly humbling. Please continue to pray.
Approved Fundraisers:
– GoFundMe – Blue Line Tennessee
– Knoxville Tactical
– Knoxville Law Enforcement Federal Credit Union
UPDATE 5- June 24, 2025 | 5:45 pm
Deputy Swanger continues to improve, making minor yet significant improvements. This healing journey will take time, patience, and continued fervent prayer. Remember his family, blood and blue, and his girlfriend, who is incredibly strong for him. We can’t thank the community, our sister agencies, and all our first responder friends for your care, concern, and prayers. Dinner was provided this evening for Echo Shift and Deputy Swanger’s family by the Firehouse Subs Cedar Bluff location. Additionally, want to extend our gratitude to the OP: Live Crew, Hosts, and OP Nation fans. Y’all have been exceptional!
UPDATE 4- June 23, 2025 | 6:00 pm
Deputy Swanger remains in the Trauma Intensive Care and has moved all of his limbs this morning. This is an improvement. We are grateful for his progress and understand that with a head injury like the one he sustained, it will take time. Thank you for your continued prayers, positive thoughts, and encouragement. They mean so much to his family, friends, and blue family.
There is ONE approved GoFundMe established by Blue Line Tennessee Inc.Blue Line Tennessee Inc. by Knoxville Tactical. If you suspect fraudulent fundraising efforts or would like to verify the validity of an organization or person raising money on Deputy Swanger’s behalf, please get in touch with Kimberly Glenn, Communications Director for KCSO, at [email protected] or Captain Aaron Yarnell at [email protected]
Back The Blue has coordinated a prayer vigil for tonight at 8 p.m. 
We will update you with additional information on Deputy Swanger’s progress as soon as we can.
UPDATE 3- June 22, 2025 | 10:55 pm
The condition of Deputy Swanger remains relatively the same. He continues to be in the Trauma ICU at this hour. With injuries of this nature, the recovery process requires time and patience. We at the Knox County Sheriff’s Office sincerely appreciate the overwhelming support from our community and neighboring areas and the countless prayers and well wishes for Deputy Swanger that have poured in from every corner of the country.
Please know that we will continue to share updates as we can. In the meantime, we encourage you to thank the officers and deputies you may know for their unwavering service, courage, and selfless sacrifice. This profession demands individuals of remarkable character—those willing to put the safety and well-being of others above their own. Deputy Swanger embodies such qualities, executing his duties with utmost professionalism and a faithful servant’s heart.
Thank you to the medical and support staff at UT Medical Center for your dedicated care of Dalton during this challenging time. Your expertise and compassion are greatly valued.
UPDATE 2- June 22, 2025 | 12:15 pm
The suspect, Christpher Michael Hensley, 44, of Powell, has been charged with the following –
-Attempted second-degree Murder
-Aggravated Assault on First Responder -Domestic Assault
-Possession of a firearm with intent to go armed
-Manufacturing/delivering/selling/possession of a controlled substance
UPDATE- June 22, 2025 | 6:20 am
The suspect is in custody at this time. The Major Crimes Unit is leading the investigation. The suspect’s identity and list of charges will be forthcoming.
Deputy Swanger remains in the Intensive Care Unit. We appreciate your prayers and are grateful for the support from our community. We will continue to update as more information becomes available.
June 22, 2025
-Knox County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Incident Involving Injured Deputy-
Knoxville, TN — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating an incident that occurred in the 7800 block of Stanley Road, where a complainant called 911 to report someone shooting just before 10:15 pm on June 21, 2025. When deputies arrived, there was an incident with the suspect, which resulted in injuries to Deputy Dalton Swanger.
During the incident, the suspect struck Deputy Swanger with a large rock or brick. Deputy Swanger was transported by Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to the University of Tennessee Medical Center (UTMC) for immediate medical attention. Upon arrival at the hospital, Deputy Swanger was confirmed to be in a critical condition.
The Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for the suspect involved in this incident. Efforts are underway to gather further details about the circumstances leading up to the injury, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
Sheriff Tom Spangler stated, “Our thoughts and prayers are with Deputy Swanger and his family during this challenging time. We are committed to thoroughly investigating this matter and are utilizing all available resources to apprehend the individual responsible. I am at the hospital with Deputy Swanger and asking our community to do what they do best, pray!
Request for customers to conserve energy has been lifted
Knoxville, TN – KUB is returning to normal operations following a period of increased electricity demand caused by extremely high temperatures. The regional power grid operated by Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is also returning to normal operations following the increase in demand.
The public appeal to conserve energy and reduce demand on the overall system was a precautionary effort to maintain the regional electricity supply. Requests to lower energy use have been lifted, but consumers should continue to conserve energy when possible.
“We appreciate the efforts of our customers who helped alleviate the situation through voluntary conservation measures,” said Gabriel J. Bolas II, KUB President and CEO.
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Don’t miss Tennessee’s Largest Pop Culture Event, Fanboy Expo on July 11th-13th, 2025 from 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!
This your chance to get up close and personal with some of your favorite stars. Our celebrity guests in attendance will be signing autographs, taking photos with the fans and participating in Question and Answer panels.
Gene Simmons is best known as the Co-founder, Co-lead singer and bassist for the rock band KISS. Simmons has captivated the world with his on-stage persona, The Demon since the early 1970s and became a member of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. Friday & Saturday Only!
CLICK HERE for SPECIAL PACKAGES and even BASS PACKAGES. After clicking open the Fan Packages tab.
*Please note: Limited to only 2 Autographs per person allowed for purchase. Also he does not sign any instruments or instrument parts.
Billy Dee Williams is an accomplished actor with roles like Lady Sings The Blues, Mahogany, Brian’s Song, and Batman. But most of us know him from his iconic role as Lando Calrissian in Star Wars. APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
FRIDAY BDW WILL ARRIVE AT THE CONVENTION AROUND 430PM
Elijah Wood is best known for his iconic role as Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Other roles include Happy Feet, Tron Uprising, Wilfred, Deep Impact, Green Street Hooligans, Forever Young, The Good Son, and Many More! Saturday Only!
William Shatner is best known for his legendary role as James T Kirk in the Star Trek franchise. Other roles include shows like TJ Hooker and Boston Legal and many many more! Friday & Saturday Only!
FRIDAY 5PM-7PM, SATURDAY ALL DAY
Alec Baldwin is best known for his roles in Beetlejuice, 30 Rock, The Shadow, Mission: Impossible, The Hunt For Red October, Boss Baby, The Getaway, Pearl Harbor, Glengarry Glen Ross, The Departed, He’s the narrator on Thomas & Friends, and of course his roles as Schweddy Balls and Donald Trump on Saturday Night Live. Saturday Only!
Helen Hunt is best known for her role as Dr Jo Harding in Twister and as Jamie Buchman in Mad About You. Other roles include What Women Want, Soul Surfer, Cast Away, Pay It Forward, Dr T and the Women, As Good As It Gets, Quarterback Princess and many many more! Saturday Only!
James & Oliver Phelps are best known for their roles as Fred and George Weasley in Harry Potter movie Franchise.! Friday & Saturday Only!
Tom Welling is best known for playing Clark Kent aka Superman in the hugely popular series Smallville. Tom can also be seen in the series Lucifer, Judging Amy, and movies like Cheaper By The Dozen and The Fog. APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS, SUNDAY WILL BE 11-215
Brandon Routh is best known for playing Clark Kent/ Superman in Superman Returns. He also plays The Atom in DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, Arrow and Supergirl. Other roles include Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, The Rookie Chuck , Dylan Dog: Dead of Night, and many many more!
Dean Cain is best known for playing the role of Clark Kent/ Superman in the 90s show Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of Superman. He is also known for bein the host of Ripley’s Believe It or Not! from 1999-2003. Dean is also well known for his roles in faith-based movies like God’s Not Dead and Christmas movies. APPEARING FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Gerard Christopher is best known for playing Clark Kent/Superman in the late 80s and early 90s tv series Superboy. Other credits include Tomboy, Sunset Beach, General Hospital and more! FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY!
Helen Slater is best known for playing the lead role in the 1984 Supergirl movie and in the 80s cult classic The Legend of Billie Jean. She also can be seen as Lara-El in Smallville and most recently Eliza Danvers in the Supergirl series. Other roles include Batman: The Animated Series, Ruthless People, The Secret To My Success, City Slickers, Lassie, DC Super Hero Girls and many more! FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY
John Schneider is best known for playing Bo Duke in the classic show Dukes of Hazzard. In addition, he is known for playing the role of Jonathan Kent in Smallville. Other roles include Dr Quinn Medicine Woman, The Haves and the Have Nots, The Secret Life of the American Teenager and many more! APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
Erica Durance is best known for her role as Lois Lane in Smallville and Supergirl. Other roles include Saving Hope and Hallmark Channel Christmas movies like Private Princess Christmas, Happy Holidays from Cherry Lane, We Need A Little Christmas, and many more. APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
Laura Vandervoort is best known for her role as Supergirl on Smallville and Indigo in Supergirl. She can also be seen in Bitten, Haven, and the 2009 reboot of V. APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
James Marsters is best known for his iconic role as Spike in Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel. Other key roles include Brainiac in Smallville, Capt John Hart in Torchwood, Victor Stein in Runaways, Zamasu in Dragon Ball Super and many many more! APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
Juliet Landau is known for Drusilla on Buffy The Vampire Slayer & Angel, Loretta King in Ed Wood, Rita Tedesco in Bosch & Bosch Legacy, the Little Sister in Bioshock, Tala in Justice League Unlimited and her directorial feature debut A Place Among The Dead. APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
WILL APPEAR IN THE AFTERNOON ON FRIDAY
Julie Benz is best known for her role Darla on Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel. She is also known for her roles in Dexter on Showtime, Roswell, Defiance, Hawaii Five-0, and many many more! APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
11-215 ON SUNDAY
Clare Kramer is best known for her role as Courtney in the movie Bring It On and Glory in Buffy The Vampire Slayer! APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
11-215 ON SUNDAY
Patrick Duffy (Bobby Ewing), Linda Gray (Sue Ellen Ewing), Charlene Tilton (Lucy Ewing) and Steve Kanaly (Ray Krebbs) are from the iconic series Dallas. A very special thank you to The Southfork Experience for helping to make these reunions happen. The Southfork Experience is an immersive Dallas event happening in the heart of Texas in August and will include a huge portion of the cast. APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
Josh Henderson is best known for playing the lead role of John Ross Ewing III in the revival of the series Dallas on TNT. He also played the role of Austin McCann on Desperate Housewives. Other roles include April Fool’s Day, Step Up, and 90210. APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
Barry Corbin has a career spanning six decades and has appeared in Northern Exposure , One Tree Hill, Dallas, Lonesome Dove, Modern Family, Tulsa King, Yellowstone , The Closer, Anger Management, and many many more! APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
Sheree J. Wilson is best known for her role as April Stevens in 112 episodes of the mega-hit series Dallas. She is also known for her role as Alex Cahill in Walker Texas Ranger. APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
Jamie Farr and Jeff Maxwell will join our already awesome classic TV lineup. MASH was a megahit in the 1970s and 1980s first airing on CBS in September of 1972. APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
The ladies of the 70s and 80s sitcom THREE’S COMPANY will join us including Joyce Dewitt, who played Janet, Priscilla Barnes who played Terri, and Jenilee Harrison, who played Cindy. APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
Janine Turneris best known for her role as Maggie O’Connell in the hit series Northern Exposure as well as her role opposite Sylvester Stallone in the blockbuster Cliffhanger. Other roles include Steel Magnolias, Leave it to Beaver 1997, Friday Night Lights, Dallas (YES, 3 episodes), Strong Medicine and many more! APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
Rob Morrow is best known for his role as Dr Joel Fleischman in the 90s show Northern Exposure. He also plays FBI agent Don Eppes in the tv show Numbers. Other roles include Texas Rising, Designated Survivor, The People vs Oj Simpson, and many many more! APPEARING FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
Barry Corbin has a career spanning six decades and has appeared in Northern Exposure , One Tree Hill, Dallas, Lonesome Dove, Modern Family, Tulsa King, Yellowstone , The Closer, Anger Management, and many many more! APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
Steve Burns is best known for his role as “Steve” on the Nickelodeon showBlue’s Cluesfrom 1996–2002.In 2001, he received a Daytime Emmy nomination for his work on the show. He is also a musician and one of the songs is “Mighty Little Man” used as the opening theme for the CBS series Young Sheldon. He made several appearances on the series beginning in January 2022, playing a Star Trek enthusiast whom the title character meets. He will also be joined by Donovan Patton and APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
Kate Mulgrew is best known for her role as Captain Kathryn Janeway on Star Trek: Voyager and as Admiral Janeway in Star Trek Nemesis and Star Trek: Prodigy. She is also known for her role as Red in Orange Is the New Black and Mary Ryan in Ryan’s Hope. SATURDAY ONLY!
Wil Wheaton is best known for his role as Wesley Crusher in Star Trek The Next Generation, Gordie in Stand By Me, Joey in Toy Soldiers, and as himself in The Big Bang Theory. APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS WITH SUNDAY BEING 11-2
Michael Madsen is best known for his collaborations with Quentin Tarantino including, Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill, The Hateful Eight and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Other films include Free Willy, The Natural, WarGames, Thelma & Louise , Donnie Brasco, Sin City and many, many more! APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
Vincent D’Onofrio is best known for several roles including crime lord Kingpin in the Marvel Universe with shows like DAREDEVIL and Hawkeye. He can also be seen in projects like Godfather of Harlem, Emerald City, The Magnificent Seven, Jurassic World, Law and Order: Criminal Intent, Men In Black, The Cell, Adventures in Babysitting, Full Metal Jacket and many many more!! SATURDAY & SUNDAY ONLY!
Bruce Kulick is best known as the lead guitarist for KISS from ’84 till ’96. During those years, he earned multiple Platinum and Gold records and video awards. He’s also heavily featured on KISSOLOGY II and III, as well as the A&E two-part biography called KISSTORY. In addition to his years in KISS, he toured or recorded with Grand Funk Railroad, Meat Loaf, Billy Squier and Michael Bolton. APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
Edward Furlong and James DeBello are best known as as Hawk and Trip from the 1999 Detroit Rock City Movie.
Other credits for Furlong include Terminator 2 (T2), American History X, Pet Sematary II and many more!
Other credits for DeBello include Cabin Fever, American Pie, Scary Movie 2, and many more! APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
Robby Benson was known in the 1970s and early 80s as a teen heartthrob with movies like Ice Castles, Ode To Billy Joe and Running Brave. But he is best known for being the iconic voice of Beast in Disney‘s 1991 classic Beauty and the Beast. Other credits include The Legend of Prince Valiant, Exosquad, and many more APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
Bronson Pinchot and Mark Linn-Baker from the classic 80s sitcom Perfect Strangers. Other credits for Mark Linn-Baker include Blue Bloods, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Law and Order and Succession. Bronson Pinchot is also known for Beverly Hills Cop, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, The Young and the Restless and many more! APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
Mike Colter is best known for playing Marvel’s Luke Cage in Marvel Cinematic Universe. Including Luke Cage, Marvel’s Jessica Jones, and Marvel‘s Defenders. He can also be seen in CBS show Evil, The Good Wife, Plane, Ringer, the voice of Locke in Halo and many many more!
Renee O’Connor is best known for her role as Gabrielle in the 1990s syndicated fantasy show Xena Warrior Princess and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. Friday & Saturday Only
Allen Covert is best known for his collaboration with Adam Sandler in movies like Happy Gilmore, The Wedding Singer, Big Daddy, Mr Deeds and 50 First Dates. He’s also known for the cult classic Grandma’s Boy as well as many others. APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
Nick Swardson is best known for his stand-up comedy and his over-the-top roles in movies and tv. You’ve seen him in movies like Grandma’s Boy, Malibu’s Most Wanted, Grown Ups 2, Click, The Benchwarmers, Bucky Larson: Born to be a Star and as Terry Bernadino in Reno 911! APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
Thomas Lennon is best known for his character Lieutenant Jim Dangle on Reno 911! Other projects include 17 Again, The Odd Couple, Lethal Weapon, Chief O’Hara in D.C. Batman, Santa Clarita Diet, SUPERGIRL and many many more! APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
Cedric Yarbrough is best known for his role as Deputy S Jones on Reno 911. Other roles include The Goldbergs, Paradise PD, Speechless and more! APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
Dave Barclay is an AMAZING guy! And he is best known for his puppeteer work in Star Wars Empire Strikes back and Return of the Jedi. Specifically working on Yoda and Jabba the Hut. He was also one of the lead puppeteers in Labyrinth. APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
FREE SIGNER! Mr Barclay will have 2 different photos available at his booth. These are provided by Fanboy Expo and Coolwaters Productions LLC. Everyone in line can pick from these 2 photos and have it signed for FREE!
Chris Bartlett is best known for his work on the Disney+ Star Wars series, being the droid suit actor for C-3PO as well as Q9-0. RA-7 and more in The Mandalorian, Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka, and Obi-Wan Kenobi. APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
TJ Thyne is best known for his role as Dr. Jack Hodgins in the hit series Bones. You can also catch him in Angel, Walker Texas Ranger, How High, and many more!
Michaela Conlin is best known for her role as Angela Montenegro in the FOX crime procedural comedy-drama Bones. Other credits include Yellowstone, For All Mankind, The Lincoln Lawyer and many more! FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ONLY!!
Lorraine Bracco is best known for her role as Dr Jennifer Melfi in the hit series The Sopranos. You may also know her from Goodfellas, Rizzoli&Isles, Blue Bloods and many more! APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
Gianni Russo is best known for playing Carlo Rizzi in the 1972 masterpiece The Godfather. Russo has also had parts in dozens of movies like The Freshman, Rush Hour 2, Seabiscuit, Any Given Sunday, Super Mario Bros, Out For Justice and many more. He is also an accomplished singer and Entrepreneur, owning a Las Vegas restaurant and wine brand. APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
Jed Brophy is best known for his various roles in all 6 Peter Jackson The Lord of the Rings Trilogy and The Hobbit trilogy. Nori the Dwarf, Nazgul, Snaga, Sharku, a Gondorian Knight, and even Vrath in The Rings Of Power. APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
Alyson Court is best known for her role as Loonette in 1990s kid show The Big Comfy Couch. Other roles include Lydia Deetz in Beetlejuice cartoon, Jubilee in X-MEN cartoon, the original Emily Elizabeth from Clifford The Big Red Dog, Claire Redfield from Resident Evil games, Megan from The Amazing Spiez, and many, many more! APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
Corey Dee Williams is best known for his roles as Klaatu during the scenes on Jabba’s sail barge and also doubled for his father as Calrissian in some scenes of the 1983 film Star Wars: Episode VI Return of the Jedi.APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
Jay Goede is best known as the voice of Mewtwo in the English Dub of Pokémon: The First Movie and Pokémon Live.APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
Lindsay Seidel is best known for her voice-over work in several franchises including Chainsaw Man, Attack on Titan, Assasination Classroom, My Hero Academia, Tokyo Ghoul, Black Clover, Fairy Tail, Ace Attorney and many many more! APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
“Weird” Paul Petroskey is known for creating the type of viral internet videos people make now, but he did over 40 years ago. He is a prolific musician who has written over 800 songs, released over 30 albums and performed over 700 live concerts. APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
The legendary wrestling commentating duo of Jim Ross and Jerry “The King” Lawler. This duo was a staple on WWE Raw and PPV events from the late 1990s through 2007-2008.
Matt and Jeff Hardy are best known for being one of the greatest tag teams in the history of professional wrestling. With long tenures in both WWE and TNA Wrestling.
Rick and Scott Steiner are WWE HOFers who are known as one of the hardest hitting tag-teams in wrestling history with both going on to successful singles careers. They have competed in WWE, WCW, NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING TNA Wrestling and ECW. This will be their first time appearing at Fanboy Expo together!
Carlito is fresh off his current run with WWE on WWE Raw and is currently signed with WWC • World Wrestling Council. Carlito is a member of the famed Colon Family of Wrestling and has held multiple titles in the WWC, WWE, and the independent circuit. Friday & Saturday Only!
Bob Orton was known for his classic feuds with Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka and Tito Santana and for being Roddy Piper‘s bodyguard. He is also infamous for his involvement in the main event of WWE WrestleMania I when his cheatin’ cost Piper and Orndorff the match. APPEARING ALL 3 DAYS
Cancellations are sometime unavoidable due to production and schedule changes.
Bob Eubanks is unable to attend for health reasons
Loretta Swit has sadly passed away on 5/30/25, Rest in Peace.
Kevin Von Erich is lo longer able to attend due to work commitment.
Josh Dela Cruz is no longer able to attend due to a work commitment
*Please note that all guests are subject to change without notice.
Cocke County, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway in Cocke County after a man’s body is found Monday near an abandoned car.
Officials with the Cocke County Sheriff’s Office say deputies were called out around 4:30 p.m. to the 3000 block of Messer Branch Road because a car was blocking the roadway.
CCSO says deputies found the car and the body of David Shaub, who was in a wooded area nearby; his body was sent away for an autopsy.
The Cocke County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, are investigating.
Those with information are being asked to call 423-623-3064 or 1-800-TBI-FIND.
Campbell County, TN (WOKI) A manufacturing plant in Campbell County will be closing its doors by the end of the year, laying off 153 people.
According to a WARN Notice filed with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development on Tuesday, DeRoyal Industries, Inc. is planning to permanently close its facility in LaFollette effective December 31.
DeRoyal Industries is a manufacturer and marketer of healthcare products and opened the facility in LaFollette in 2004 to manufacture custom procedure trays.
The company will reduce all significant operations of CPTs in LaFollette by September 30, and any remaining operations will cease by the end of the year.
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) A Knoxville food pantry is asking for extra help as it says it’s critically low on several staple items.
The KAPA Kitchen Food Pantry is run by the Knoxville Academy of Medicine Foundation.
“Right now, our need is greater than ever,” said Rob Patrick, Executive Director of the Knoxville Academy of Medicine Foundation. “We’re seeing more families reach out for help, and we simply don’t have enough food to meet the growing demand.”
The announcement comes after Second Harvest Food Bank, which delivers supplies to pantries all across East Tennessee, reported federal cuts had lowered their supply of food.
Specifically, KAPA is asking for:
Those interested in helping out can drop off supplies at one of the kitchen’s locations.
