East Tennessee’s own Dolly Parton will celebrate the holiday season with the release of her first holiday album in decades. The album, A Holly Dolly Christmas, will be released on October 2nd. Dolly says she wanted the name to be cute and clever and was inspired by Burl Ives classic “A Holly Jolly Christmas”. Several…… MORE
Joe Clayton, co-founder of Clayton Homes, is being laid to rest today. He was killed in a helicopter crash on the Tennessee River last week. Joe’s brother and other founder of Clayton Homes, Jim Clayton survived the crash. A grandson and friend were also on the craft. Visitations are from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m…… MORE
An investigation is underway after a stabbing in Knoxville. A woman was found dead outside the Holly Berry Apartments on East Inskip Drive. Officials say the suspect is known and is a woman. KPD investigators say the victim arrived at a residence and a physical altercation ensued. So far no arrests have been made. Officials…… MORE
Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs will facilitate a public forum before the Board of Health meeting Wednesday. The board has been holding virtual meetings and hadn’t allowed public comment. The meeting will start with 30 minutes of public input. Each speaker will have up to three minutes. Mayor Jacobs says, “No public institution I’ve ever…… MORE
The latest COVID-19 numbers from the Tennessee Department of Health. Active Cases increased by 2,049 at 102,871. Current Hospitalizations increased 90 to 4,572. 13 new deaths reported, Total at 1,033 Deaths Connected to COVID-19. 2,105 more people have recovered from the virus bringing the Total Recovered Cases to 64,234.… MORE
A plea deal for the man arrested with a human torso found in his vehicle. Our TV News Partner WVLT says Dorrae Johnson pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and DUI 2nd offense today (Wednesday). The judge sentenced Johnson to 11 months and 29 days for the DUI offense and 10 years in a Tennessee Department…… MORE
Medic Regional Blood Center will start testing donors for COVID-19 antibodies. The screening is part of Medic’s efforts to identify and recruit potential Convalescent Plasma donors. This is not the diagnostic test and if you are sick you should not donate. You will be screened before testing and make an appointment to donate. Masks are…… MORE
Tennessee’s attorney general says mask mandates are constitutionally defensible. The opinion comes as some county mayors have moved to enact the requirements. Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery III wrote that for more than a century, the U.S. Supreme Court has recognized that communities have the right to protect themselves against an epidemic of disease. Slatery…… MORE
State officials are urging you to complete the 2020 Census. Governor Bill Lee announced only 61.5% of Tennesseans have finished it so far. The Governor is urging you to finish the Census as it brings federal money to the state and local communities. The money is used to fund hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads and…… MORE
The Knox County Health Department is resuming COVID-19 testing Wednesday at their location on Dameron Avenue. They called off testing Monday because they didn’t want people having to stand outside in the heat. They decide to move the testing to a new location, but say it won’t be available until next month. In the meantime,…… MORE
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Willie Nelson teamed with 10 “new” artists to remake his iconic hit, “On the Road Again,” which was released to digital platforms and country radio on Aug. 13. The remix features this year’s 10 ACM Award New Artist of the Year nominees: Ingrid Andress, Gabby Barrett, Jordan Davis, Russell Dickerson, Lindsay Ell, Riley Green, Caylee…
Country quartet Gone West—comprised of Colbie Caillat, Justin Kawika Young, Jason Reeves and Nelly Joy—released its debut album, Canyons, on June 12. Two months later on Aug. 12, Colbie announced via Instagram that she and Justin have decided to leave the group: “After a lot of thought during this time, Justin and I have decided…
Luke Bryan treated fans to a virtual performance of “Born Here, Live Here, Die Here” on Late Night With Seth Meyers. The tune is the title track to Luke’s new album, which dropped on Aug. 7. Penned by Jake Mitchell, Jameson Rodgers and Josh Thompson, “Born Here, Live Here, Die Here” is one of 10…
The Tennessee Senate passed a resolution honoring the memory of Charlie Daniels on Aug. 11. The ceremonial resolution, Senate Joint Resolution 8011, passed with a unanimous vote of 28 to 0, stating, in part, “that we celebrate the life of Charlie Daniels, even as we mourn his passing, and reflect fondly upon his impeccable character…
