Category Archives: Local News

A Knoxville City Councilwoman Plans to Make a Motion to Delay the Vote on the Sale of Part of Chilhowee Park to Emerald Youth
		KNOXVILLE, TN (Story courtesy of WVLT) – Councilwoman Gwen McKenzie says she is planning to motion to delay a city council vote on the sale of part of Chilhowee Park to Emerald Youth next week.T...
			
				Syndicated Author				Aug 29, 2025							
		
Care Cabinets Placed in Rural Counties of East Tennessee for Survivors of Domestic Violence
		Morgan County, TN (WOKI) There's now a new resource for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in East Tennessee.Domestic violence can happen to anyone, anywhere and people sometimes don't ...
			
				Syndicated Author				Aug 28, 2025							
		
Labor Day Traffic Volume Predicted to Set Records, Best and Worst Travel Times
		This Labor Day weekend travel sees cheaper costs for flights, hotels, and rental cars compared to last year.This year’s Labor Day travel is predicted to set records for volume.The busiest day fo...
			
				Syndicated Author				Aug 28, 2025							
		
Knox County Commission Passes Resolution Urging ‘Continued Collaboration’ with ICE
		(Story courtesy of WVLT News)Knoxville, TN (WVLT) The Knox County Commission passed an honorary resolution on Monday recognizing the Knox County Sheriff's Office's partnership with the United States I...
			
				Syndicated Author				Aug 28, 2025							
		
Court Records: Morristown West High School Teacher Charged with Sexual Battery
		Morristown, TN (WOKI) A Morristown West High School teacher is accused of making unlawful sexual contact with a teenager.According to Hamblen County Court documents, teacher Dennis G. Cupp is accused ...
			
				Syndicated Author				Aug 28, 2025							
		
A Lawsuit is Filed Against Kiddie Korner Day Care in Clinton
		A lawsuit has been filed against Kiddie Korner day care in Clinton by parents who say their child was injured while at the daycare.The parents were told their child had a "minor" incident at Kiddie Ko...
			
				Syndicated Author				Aug 28, 2025							
		
DOLLYWOOD’S HARVEST FESTIVAL NOMINATED FOR USA TODAY 10BEST AWARD
		PIGEON FORGE, TN – (Monday, Aug. 25, 2025) - Dollywood's Harvest Festival presented by Humana has once again been nominated for the USA Today 10Best Award for Best Theme Park Halloween Event.The...
			
				Syndicated Author				Aug 26, 2025							
		
Two Inmates Escape from Forestry Camp in Kentucky
		BELL COUNTY, KY – (Story courtesy of WVLT / WYMT) – State police say two inmates escaped from the Bell County Forestry Camp Monday night.Police say they were contacted just before 9 p.m. t...
			
				Syndicated Author				Aug 26, 2025							
		
A Threat Called into Police Regarding a Person with a Weapon on the University of Tennessee Campus
		Another hoax call at a University, this time close to home.Yesterday (Mon) afternoon, Knoxville Police received a phone call of a person with a weapon at Hodges Library on the University of Tennessee ...
			
				Syndicated Author				Aug 26, 2025							
		
Next Phase of Pleasant Ridge Road Project Set to Begin Soon
		KNOXVILLE, TN (Story courtesy of WVLT) – The City of Knoxville is set to begin the next phase of construction on Pleasant Ridge Road. People from the area were invited to see the city's plans fo...
			
				Syndicated Author				Aug 22, 2025							
		
Top News Stories
A Lady Vols Basketball Player Charged with Misdemeanor Simple Possession
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			East Tennessee Organizations Stepping Up as Government Shutdown Threatens SNAP Benefitss
			 
				






 
			
		 
			
		