The Tennessee Valley Authority says Norris Dam helped prevent millions in damage during recent flooding. According to TVA, more than $89 million in flood damages were averted on the Clinch River downstream of the dam in Clinton. TVA says the dam was able to manage several heavy rain events, including storing over 20 feet of…… MORE
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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
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
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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
Oscar Mayer
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
Free event to celebrate Dolly Parton’s birthday and 20 years of Imagination Library in Knox County
Knoxville, Tenn – On Sunday, January 19, Knox County Public Library will host a celebration at the Tennessee Theatre in honor of Dolly Parton’s birthday and 20 years of Imagination Library in Knox County. The free event, Books, Birthday Cake, and Dreaming Big presented by Verizon, will take place between 1:00 and 6:00 with craft activities, cupcakes, and live…… MORE
City of Knoxville
City of Knoxville Holding a Public Meeting and Open House for Sevier Avenue Streetscapes Project
A major project that’s been in the works for years in Knoxville is about to get started along Sevier Avenue. The city wants to hear from you about it, it’s the Sevier Avenue Streetscapes project which will add new sidewalks, a new railroad crossing, new street lights and traffic signals as well as the new…… MORE
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Knox County Engineering Department Preparing for Possible Wintry Mix
Knox County is preparing for what could be East Tennessee’s first taste of real winter. A wintry rain and possibly ice mix is being forecast over the next week or so, which has prompted the county to begin getting ready. Senior Director of Engineering and Public Works Jim Snowden says this forecast is coming with…… MORE
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Warming Centers Open in Knoxville as Temperatures Drop
As they have since early December, four local churches will be opening their doors as overnight warming centers to anyone who needs a warm, indoor space on nights when temperatures drop below 25 degrees. The Salvation Army is also opening homeless shelter overflow space at 409 North Broadway. Centers will be open tonight (Saturday, Jan. 4)…… MORE
Country News
Dasha Will Premiere New Single, “Give Me A Second” At Stagecoach, Says Being Called “Trailer Swift” Is “Creative”
SZA’s ‘SOS’ Breaks Record For Most Weeks In Top 10 On Billboard 200 Among Albums By Women, Surpassing Adele’s ’21’
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