Help is on the way for some East Tennessee counties continuing to clean up from last month’s storms which caused severe damage and flooding in areas. President Biden has released federal disaster assistance to the state of Tennessee by FEMA which will make public assistance federal funding available to affected state and eligible local governments…… MORE
If you’ve ever wanted to see the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile up close, you have your chance if you’re in Blount County today. You’ll also have a few more chances in East Tennessee for the rest of this week and weekend. The iconic 27-foot, or 40 hotdog length, hotdog on wheels is at the Maryville Kroger…… MORE
Updated story: An investigation is underway into a fire at a Blount County cemetery. The Blount County Sheriff’s Office and Fire Department called to the scene at Grandview Cemetery yesterday afternoon. Fire Officials initially thought the crematorium had caught fire but believe it started in a chapel and mausoleum and at this time believe it…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Dolly Parton is teaming up with the Tennessee Vols again, this time to release a UT-themed version of her rock album “Rockstar.” The album, a double CD edition, marked Dolly’s first jump into rock music. Now, Vol fans can treat themselves to a special version that includes a live recording of “Rocky…… MORE
Blount County, TN (WOKI) UPDATE (9/27): A Blount County man at the center of a Silver Alert issued by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation earlier Wednesday morning has been found. TBI officials report that 92 year-old Keith Gordon was found safe around 12:30 Wednesday afternoon, September 27. Officials say he had been missing since September…… MORE
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration is giving the U.S. Forest Service over 4 and a half million dollars in “quick release” emergency funds to repair road damage caused by August’s storms and flooding in Tennessee. The money is mainly for repair work in the Cherokee National Forest where flood damage caused several…… MORE
Officials are investigating the 24th fatal boating incident on Tennessee waters this year. It happened on Fort Loudon Lake and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says two men were on board the boat, presumably fishing when the boat was pulled into the spillway of Fort Loudon Dam and capsized, sending both men into the water.…… MORE
Park reports 5-10 acre wildfire on Fontana Lake shore Great Smoky Mountains National Park firefighters are suppressing a 5-10 acre wildland fire near backcountry campsite 87 on Fontana Lake’s shore. The Lake Fire was reported at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26. Firefighters were on scene early this (Tuesday) evening and will remain in the area overnight to monitor and continue to suppress the fire. No structures are threatened by the fire. Smoke may be visible. The fire is smoldering and…… MORE
Update: Robert Lawson has been found safe. Original story: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issues a Silver Alert for 72 year-old Robert Lawson out of Campbell County. He was last seen yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon in the area of Pleasant Ridge Road in Lafollette. He may be traveling on a bronze Honda Foreman Rubicon four-wheeler. He…… MORE
Kodak, TN (WOKI) Smokies Stadium is expecting near-record attendance for Thursday’s upcoming Oliver Anthony concert, and as such, stadium representatives have released a plan for parking. Due to crowd expectations for the “Rich Men North of Richmond” singer, the stadium is opening up three overflow lots with complimentary shuttles. The main lot can only hold…… MORE
