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Historic Downtown Knoxville Office Building is Now for Sale

Historic Downtown Knoxville Office Building is Now for Sale

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Over 100,000-square-feet in size and 13 stories tall, a historic downtown Knoxville office building has hit the market. The newly-available building is at 607 Market Street. Co-Listing Agent Taylor Thompson says the offering “is a rare opportunity to own and reimagine a prominent piece of downtown Knoxville.” Built in 1965, the University…MORE

THP: Woman Falls Asleep While Driving in Jefferson County, Crashes into Bridge

THP: Woman Falls Asleep While Driving in Jefferson County, Crashes into Bridge

Jefferson County, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating after a woman is injured after crashing into a bridge Thursday morning on Old Dandridge Pike. THP’s preliminary report indicates the crash happened around 7:20 and that the driver, a 52-year-old woman, told troopers she fell asleep while driving and crashed into a concrete and…MORE

Knoxville Ranks #1 Nationally for People with Disabilities, New Trajector Medical Study Shows

Knoxville Ranks #1 Nationally for People with Disabilities, New Trajector Medical Study Shows

2025 rankings highlight the U.S. cities doing the best job of meeting critical needs Knoxville, Tennessee has been ranked as the best city in the nation for people with disabilities, according to a new comprehensive 2025 analysis conducted by Trajector Medical, a leading provider of medical evidence services. The recognition highlights Knoxville’s commitment to accessibility and affordability alongside the availability of…MORE

Rep. Tim Burchett Calls for Ghislaine Maxwell to Testify About ‘the truth’ Behind Jeffery Epstein

Rep. Tim Burchett Calls for Ghislaine Maxwell to Testify About ‘the truth’ Behind Jeffery Epstein

Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) Tim Burchett, the U.S. representative for Tennessee’s second congressional district, is calling on Ghislaine Maxwell to testify about “the truth” behind Jeffery Epstein. Burchett, a Republican who represents areas like Knoxville, Maryville and as far north as LaFollette, has long called for answers in the Epstein case. Burchett took to…MORE

TDOT Traffic Alert I-40 I-275 North Knox County
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TDOT Traffic Alert I-40 I-275 North Knox County

KNOXVILLE, TN (TDOT / WOKI) – Motorists traveling on I-40 and I-275 North in Knox County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a temporary impact on traffic. Beginning on Thursday evening, July 17, several ramps to I-275 North in Knox County will be intermittently closed for short periods. This will allow crews…MORE

Special Traffic Alert I-275 in Knox County this Weekend
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Special Traffic Alert I-275 in Knox County this Weekend

KNOXVILLE, TN (TDOT – WOKI) – Motorists traveling on I-275 in Knox County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a significant impact on traffic. Beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 18, I-275 will be closed in each direction as crews work to replace the bridge over Elm Street and Bernard…MORE

Campers Stranded on Island in River after Storms Cause Flash Flooding in Sevierville

Campers Stranded on Island in River after Storms Cause Flash Flooding in Sevierville

Sevierville, TN (WOKI) Pop-up storms resulted in flash flooding and stranded campers over the weekend in Sevierville. Sevierville Fire Department officials say thunderstorms caused flash flooding in the mountains with water rushing downstream into the Little Pigeon River and trapping several campers on an island in the river. SFD reports rescuers were able to reach…MORE

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