AAA projects 72.2 million Americans will travel domestically during the Independence Day holiday period (Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6). This represents an increase of 1.7 million travelers (2.4%) over last year and 7 million more than in 2019. To better reflect holiday travel trends, AAA’s forecast now accounts for two weekends, capturing extended trips and varied departure schedules. Tennessee…… MORE
An investigation is underway after a fatal crash closes I-40 near the I-75 split. The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office say yesterday’s (Monday) crash killed at least two people. The Tennessee Department of Transportation says both sides of the interstate closed while Lifestar landed in the Westbound lanes to respond to the crash. No other information has been…… MORE
Two people in Sevierville are facing charges after leaving their dog in a hot car while shopping at Walmart. It happened Saturday at the location on the parkway. Officers found a car with the windows “barely cracked,” with an overheating dog inside. Officers didn’t see any food or water in the vehicle for the dog…… MORE
NASHVILLE — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is once again participating in Operation Dry Water (ODW), a year-round boating under the influence (BUI) and enforcement campaign. ODW’s heightened awareness and enforcement annually takes place around the July 4th holiday and this year is July 4-6. The July 4th holiday means an increase in boater activity, and…… MORE
An array of bills made their way across Gov. Bill Lee’s desk for his signature, including addressing cell phones in schools, sober DUIs, banning Glock switches and more. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV / WVLT – story courtesy of WVLT) – Following the 2025 legislative session, a new set of laws is set to take effect in…… MORE
The Knoxville Fire Department responding to a car fire which caused I-640 to close. It happened Saturday evening, crews were called to I-640 South near Western Avenue. KFD says there are no injuries and everyone made it out of the car safely. All Southbound lanes reopened after crews put the fire out and no danger…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, TN. (story courtesy of WVLT) – Deputy Dalton Swanger with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office is awake and off the ventilator, according to an update from KCSO. “He can speak and is doing well,” a KCSO spokesperson said in a Facebook post on Saturday. “He faces a long road to recovery.” Swanger was critically…… MORE
Anderson Co. TN – TVA statement – Saturday morning Tennessee Valley Authority safely completed the planned implosion of retired stacks at the Bull Run Fossil Plant. This marks a major milestone in the site’s ongoing decommissioning process. The Bull Run Plant served our region for decades and its legacy lives on, not as an ending…… MORE
Pigeon Forge, TN (WOKI) The city of Pigeon Forge has a new city manager. City commissioners announcing Friday that Mayor David Wear has been selected for the role, filling the vacancy left by the retirement, after more than four decades, of Earlene Teaster. Aside from public service, Wear is also currently the vice president of…… MORE
Clinton, TN (WOKI) Police in Clinton and the Department of Children’s Services are investigating after a child is injured at a daycare facility. While information is limited, officials with the Clinton Police Department confirming Friday that “officers are currently conducting a parallel investigation with DCS” of an incident at the Kiddie Korner Daycare at 98…… MORE
