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
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Knoxville-Knox County Design Board Approves Old City Apartments, Parking Garage
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 Police Warn of Fake Post about Abandoned Two Year-Old
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
Nine People in Custody after Monroe County Drug Busts, Sheriff Says
Monroe County, TN (WOKI) Nine people are in custody after two drug busts in Monroe County. Sheriff Tommy Jones says narcotics detectives executed the first search Monday in the Gamble Gap area of Tellico Plains. There, detectives found four grams of fentanyl, other drugs and several guns. Later in the afternoon, detectives executed another warrant…… MORE
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Two East Tennesseans are Arrested in South Carolina in a Stolen Vehicle
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF / WVLT) – Two people from Tennessee were behind bars in the Pee Dee after leading deputies on a chase over the weekend. The Florence County Sheriff’s Office said Mara Ivey, of Caryville, and Charles Owens, of Lafollette, were arrested Saturday. Both were charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, while…… MORE
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Knoxville Man Sentenced for Having Meth, Fentanyl after Passing Out and Crashing into a Garage
Knox County District Attorney Charme Allen says a Knoxville man is sentenced after he passed out and crashed into a garage. Knoxville Police went to a home on Orangewood Road on May 8th last year after 33-year-old Jeremiah Mills drove off the road and crashed into a garage. Officers found Mills unresponsive in the driver’s…… MORE
DOLLYWOOD’S PUBLIC EMPLOYEES APPRECIATION DAYS RETURN
As a thank you to our military, first responders, teachers and more who work tirelessly every day to serve our country and communities, Dollywood’s Public Employees Appreciation Days returns this spring and provides qualifying guests the opportunity to buy a one-day Dollywood admission ticket online for just $49 plus tax. The exclusive offer can be…… MORE
KPD: CERT Officers Arrest One, Seize Multiple Firearms in Sunday Traffic Stop
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A 20-year-old man is arrested and multiple firearms are seized following a traffic stop Sunday on Clinton Highway. Knoxville Police Department officials say Community Engagement Response Team officers stopped 20-year-old Timir Thomas around 7:30 p.m. after spotting his Lexus sedan on Clinton Highway. KPD says Thomas had an outstanding warrant for felony…… MORE
Blount County Names New Director of Schools
Maryville, TN (WOKI) Blount County Schools officials Monday announcing a new director of schools. Justin Ridge has been named the district’s new director, replacing Dr. Alisa Teffeteller, who has been serving in an interim role since late February. According to BCS, Ridge is an experienced educator and administrator, overseeing homebound, homeschool and alternative programs for…… MORE
Girl Scouts Round Out Cookie Season with Dogwood Arts Festival Sale
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) At the tail-end of cookie season, groups of Girl Scouts across the country are hoping to sell the last of their stock, including here in Knoxville. The Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians are hosting a cookie pop-up shop as part of the Dogwood Arts Festival. May will mark the end of…… MORE
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