An investigation is underway following a fatal crash on North Broadway. Knoxville Police Officers were called to the 1700 block of North Broadway early this morning (Wednesday) and found a Jeep on fire and flipped on its side. Preliminary investigation shows that a car was attempting to pull left into the Kenjo gas station, driving…… MORE
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV / WVLT) – A controversial bill that would allow Tennessee public schools to keep illegal immigrants out of classrooms died this legislative session. As the session wrapped up, HB0793/SB0836 sat in a House subcommittee for more than a week. The proposal passed in the Senate but was moved behind the budget over…… MORE
CLINTON, Tenn. (WVLT) – The Anderson County Commission passed Monday night a resolution changing how it collects occupancy taxes. It’s the latest East Tennessee county to change tax rates to fall in line with state legislation. A Tennessee bill passed last year set a deadline of July 1 for counties and cities to limit how…… MORE
Turkey Creek Medical Center announced Tuesday that it is taking minimally invasive robotic surgery to the next level. The hospital said it now has a newer, more sophisticated robotic system that offers more than 150 enhancements over previous versions, including improved accuracy and precision, enhanced 3D imaging and better ergonomics for surgeons. Dr. Marc Campbell,…… MORE
Turkey Creek Medical Center announced Tuesday that it is taking minimally invasive robotic surgery to the next level. The hospital said it now has a newer, more sophisticated robotic system that offers more than 150 enhancements over previous versions, including improved accuracy and precision, enhanced 3D imaging and better ergonomics for surgeons. Dr. Marc Campbell,…… MORE
One person is facing charges following a police chase after a failed traffic stop in Blount County. The Blount County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a crash on Chapman Highway Friday night started as a traffic stop Old Knoxville Highway near Sam Houston School Road because deputies were suspicious the car was stolen. 30-year-old Joshua Mayes, refused…… MORE
One person is facing charges following a police chase after a failed traffic stop in Blount County. The Blount County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a crash on Chapman Highway Friday night started as a traffic stop Old Knoxville Highway near Sam Houston School Road because deputies were suspicious the car was stolen. 30-year-old Joshua Mayes, refused…… MORE
Greenback, TN (WOKI) The Blount County Sheriff’s Office is warning of major traffic delays near Maple Lane Farms as the Rock the Country Music Festival rolls into town this weekend. The sheriff’s office says the festival is expected to bring between 12 and 15 thousand people to Greenback. Officials remind you that traffic will be…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville-Knox County Design Review Board has passed a proposal to bring a parking garage and apartments to the Old City. The proposal comes from Nick Patel of Turkey Creek Hospitality and outlines buildings that would be located at 207 E. Jackson Avenue which is currently a parking lot. That location is…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department Tuesday alerting you to a fake post making the rounds on social media which officials say is sparking concern. The post claims that a two year-old child was dumped on the side of a Knoxville road and is currently with officers. It also features the tagline “bump this…… MORE
