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Knoxville Police Investigating a Fatal Pedestrian-Involved Crash

Knoxville Police Investigating a Fatal Pedestrian-Involved Crash

Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian-involved crash. It happened this morning on Dandridge Avenue near Hazen Street when calls came in for an unresponsive person believed to have been hit by a car. Responding Knoxville Fire Department and AMR personnel attempted life-saving measures but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Police believe…MORE

More Information from Deadly School Shooting in Nashville which Killed Seven People Including Three Students and the Suspect Including Ways to Help Victims

More Information from Deadly School Shooting in Nashville which Killed Seven People Including Three Students and the Suspect Including Ways to Help Victims

Talks of stricter gun control being talked about by lawmakers following the tragic shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville this week which left seven people dead, including the suspect. Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett says changing gun laws isn’t the answer to end gun violence changing the hearts of people is the answer. The victims…MORE

Road Closures in Downtown Knoxville this Weekend and Police are Urging for Patience as Several Big Events are Taking Place

Road Closures in Downtown Knoxville this Weekend and Police are Urging for Patience as Several Big Events are Taking Place

Knoxville Police say this will be an extraordinary busy weekend with several big events going on ranging from festivals to tournaments and concerts. Some events include The Big Ears Festival, The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, Dogwood Arts’ Chalk Walk, The Eagles concert and the second home match of Knoxville’s new professional soccer team One Knox…MORE

A Woman and Her Dog are Safe Following North Knoxville House Fire

A Woman and Her Dog are Safe Following North Knoxville House Fire

The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating the cause of an early morning house fire in North Knoxville. Crews responding to Cedar Heights Road after someone driving by called to report the fire then knocked on the door of the home, a woman and her dog were inside and they made it out safe. The caller…MORE

Dogwood Trails Set to Open This Weekend

Dogwood Trails Set to Open This Weekend

The Historic Dogwood Trails open once again this Saturday to kick off Knoxville’s favorite springtime celebration. Dogwood Arts is celebrating 68 years of its Trails & Gardens program by featuring the Trails of North Knoxville in 2023: Fountain City, North Hills, and Halls/Timberline. The Dogwood Trails, Open Gardens, and Camera Sites are open to the…MORE

Special Hiring Event for Buc-ee’s in Sevierville Announced

Special Hiring Event for Buc-ee’s in Sevierville Announced

Buc-ee’s, is hosting a hiring event in Sevierville next month. The gas station chain’s newest location means job openings starting at $17 an hour, up to $20 an hour. The hiring event is scheduled for April 11 through 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The positions offered are full time and come with full…MORE

Dozens of Animals are Seized by Macon County Sheriff’s Office for Abuse

Dozens of Animals are Seized by Macon County Sheriff’s Office for Abuse

The investigation continues after the Macon County Sheriff’s Office seize 26 large dogs, a small dog, five cats and two chinchillas from a property. The owners of the animals were arrested and charged with animal cruelty after a search of the property revealed the dogs were living in horrible conditions. The dogs were found living…MORE

Cause of the Fire at Y-12 in Oak Ridge is Released

Cause of the Fire at Y-12 in Oak Ridge is Released

Officials with Y-12 released the reason behind a fire in one of their buildings last month. Chips of uranium metal from machining activity had been processed for storage which was done in accordance with the standard operating procedure sparked the February 22nd fire. Officials say the metal underwent rapid exothermic oxidation, which is a chemical…MORE

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