Maynardville Pike is back open this morning following a serious accident that sent three people to the hospital. It happened about 930 last night (Thursday) at Majors Road when a truck crashed into a car, causing the car to roll over. Emergency Crews were able to get the driver and passengers out of the car.…… MORE
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is offering a $10,000 reward for information that will bring in new leads in a 2014 Oak Ridge murder case. TBI says T.S. Thrasher, a husband and father of two was murdered inside his Oak Ridge apartment on the morning of on December 8, 2014 and the case remains unsolved.…… MORE
Superintendent Bob Thomas announcing that Jason Periard is being named the district’s new Chief of Security. He replaces Gus Paidousis, who will be retiring effective July 31, 2021. Mr. Periard will start his new position on Aug. 1, 2021. Mr. Periard is currently vice president of the Community Security Initiative at the Jewish Federation of…… MORE
The Summer Movie Magic series returns to the Tennessee Theatre featuring a lineup of six movies, including classic films and family favorites. Each movie in the series includes a Friday night showing at 8 p.m. and a Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. Tennessee Theatre organist Freddie Brabson will play the Mighty Wurlitzer before the show.…… MORE
One person is dead following an accident on the Spur in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Rangers responding to a single-vehicle collision on the southbound Spur between Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg just before midnight on Monday. A Honda sedan left the right side of the roadway and collided into the rock hillside. The front…… MORE
Fire crews investigating a house fire in New Market. Crews were called to 1718 Westward Road in Jefferson County this (Monday) morning. When firefighters arrived they found the fire was in the garage of the home and were able to contain it. The garage was heavily damaged by the fire and received smoke damage. No…… MORE
Two people are facing charges of aggravated burglary stemming from a shooting during a home invasion that left one man dead. According to court records, Dewey Bowling and Caitlyn Ridenour went to 1100 Vermont Ave. on Tuesday trying to retrieve money they believed they were owed. They left and later returned with Alexander Skelton who…… MORE
After having just finished a decade of unparalleled growth, The Dollywood Company embarks on an ambitious investment strategy that will see the Smoky Mountain vacation destination invest more than half-a-billion dollars over the next 10 years across its properties. Announced today, one of the first projects in the campaign is the 302-room Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge…… MORE
The Knox County Sherriff’s Office is searching for a homeless man accused of breaking into a house a setting fire to it. KCSO reports Daniel Freeman is facing arson and assault charges after he used an ax to break into a house and set multiple fires while residents were still inside the home. Freeman is…… MORE
A federal appeals court will listen to arguments over whether to uphold a 48-hour waiting period for women seeking abortions in Tennessee. The court is scheduled to listen to the arguments today (Wednesday). The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated the waiting period earlier this year amid a lengthy battle challenging a 2015 Tennessee…… MORE
After making the 2021 Spotify Hit Country Artist to Watch list, now Kameron Marlowe is dropping his first Spotify Singles recordings. Side A features a stripped-down piano driven reworking of his song “Giving You Up” Side B is Kameron’s take on the Johnny Cash classic “Folsom Prison Blues.” Talking about the recording, Kameron says, “I…
The Circle Network has announced a new primetime series featuring NASCAR legend Kyle Petty called Dinner Drive with Kyle Petty. The new show features Kyle visiting with notable athletes, musicians, actors and personalities in the place they call home. Along the way, each guest showcases a vehicle that has a special meaning to them. Whether it’s their…
Luke Bryan has already announced his plans to hit the road next month starting out on his Proud To Be Right Here tour. Fans might have noticed when they looked at the list of concert dates, there seemed to be a break in Luke’s September dates…and now we know why. Luke will be breaking from…
This is A Day in the Country with Paul Koffy – June 9th On this day in 2016, Dustin Lynch was at number-1 with “Mind Reader” In 2009 George Jones‘ “He Stopped Loving Her Today” was added to the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry In 2007 Carrie Underwood was at number-1 on the album charts…
