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NASHVILLE, Tenn. —  With the federal REAL ID travel requirement taking effect on May 7, the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security will open 19 Driver Services Centers across the state on Saturday, April 5, for REAL ID appointments only.  The special Saturday openings are being offered by appointment only and are limited to customers…MORE

Tennessee Department of Transportation Traffic Alert for Alcoa Highway in Knox County

Tennessee Department of Transportation Traffic Alert for Alcoa Highway in Knox County

KNOXVILLE – Motorists traveling on Alcoa Highway (US 129/State Route 115) in Knox County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a temporary impact on traffic. Beginning on Monday, March 31, and continuing through Saturday, April 5, the contractor will perform rolling roadblocks on Alcoa Highway (US 129/State Route 115) between Woodson Drive and…MORE

Jonas Brothers to Play Food City Center in Their Jonas20: Living the Dream Tour
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Jonas Brothers to Play Food City Center in Their Jonas20: Living the Dream Tour

The highly anticipated JONASCON, Jonas Brothers revealed tour details for their massive “JONAS20: LIVING THE DREAM” tour – a powerful, full-circle celebration of their 20-year journey from performing in malls to headlining the biggest stadiums in the world. The brothers, who just released their new single “Love Me To Heaven,” exclusively shared the tour news…MORE

UT Student is Charged with Felony Vandalism After Multiple Vehicles On and Off Campus Have Tires Slashed
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UT Student is Charged with Felony Vandalism After Multiple Vehicles On and Off Campus Have Tires Slashed

University of Tennessee Police say a student is charged after vandalizing dozens of cars. UTPD says 29-year-old Skye Scialabba vandalized more than 40 vehicles on campus and several others off-campus according to the Knoxville Police Department. Authorities say the tires were slashed. The student was taken into custody yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon on campus for felony…MORE

Covenant Health Park Parking Plan Provides Convenient and Affordable Access

Boyd Sports has partnered with the City of Knoxville and Knox County to develop a comprehensive parking plan for Knoxville Smokies games and other event days at Covenant Health Park, downtown Knoxville’s new publicly owned sports and entertainment stadium. The collaborative parking plan features more than 1,500 dedicated parking spaces to serve Covenant Health Park,…MORE

A Water Main Break is Affecting Some Alcoa Businesses

A water main break is affecting some Alcoa businesses. The City of Alcoa’s water department is working that break at the entrance of Hunters Crossing at Louisville Road. Those in the area can expect some outages for the next several hours. Specifically, the city warned that businesses at Hunters Crossing would be affected which includes…MORE

McGHEE TYSON AIRPORT PREPARES FOR SPRING BREAK

McGHEE TYSON AIRPORT PREPARES FOR SPRING BREAK

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Starting Thursday, March 6, 2025, through Monday, March 24, 2025, McGhee Tyson Airport is expecting higher than normal passenger traffic due to Spring Break travel.  With an increased number of travelers in the airport, it is important to be aware of the following information when traveling during those dates:MORE

Lainey Wilson Confirms Extensive Whirlwind World Tour
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Lainey Wilson Confirms Extensive Whirlwind World Tour

January 31, 2025—Grammy, CMA and ACM Award-winning artist Lainey Wilson confirms her Whirlwind World Tour to kick off in March. Produced by Live Nation and sponsored by Coors Light and Wrangler, the tour will include stops at Zurich’s X-TRA, Paris’ Elysée Montmartre, New York’s Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Austin’s Moody Center, Baton Rouge’s Raising Cane’s River…MORE

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile in East Tennessee This Weekend
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The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile in East Tennessee This Weekend

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be making several stops in East Tennessee this weekend at various Kroger stores. You can see the iconic 27-foot hotdog on wheels at the following dates and times: Friday, Jan. 24Knoxville Kroger, 9501 Northshore Drive from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Maryville Kroger, 507 N. Foothills Plaza from 2-5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25Pigeon…MORE

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