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‘You’ve asked… A LOT!’ | Southwest Airlines Coming to McGhee Tyson Airport

‘You’ve asked… A LOT!’ | Southwest Airlines Coming to McGhee Tyson Airport

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Southwest Airlines will soon be offering flights out of McGhee Tyson Airport. Airport officials taking to social media Thursday with the announcement say Southwest will take flyers to four locations: Nashville, Dallas, Orlando and Baltimore. Flights will head to Nashville twice a day, with one daily flight planned for the other locations.…MORE

PENTATONIX ANNOUNCE 2025 HOLIDAY TOUR
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PENTATONIX ANNOUNCE 2025 HOLIDAY TOUR

CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY TOUR KICKS OFF NOVEMBER 8TH PLAYING ARENAS ACROSS THE US NEW YORK, NY (August 14, 2025) – Kickstarting the season in style, three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning and Daytime EMMY® Award-nominated vocal quintet Pentatonix have announced their Christmas in the City Tour. Pentatonix will hit the road on what promises to be their boldest,…MORE

Governor Bill Lee Says He Won’t Endorse a Candidate for Governor
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Governor Bill Lee Says He Won’t Endorse a Candidate for Governor

NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV – story courtesy of WVLT – WOKI) – Following Marsha Blackburn’s recent announcement of running for governor, Lee said he hasn’t and won’t endorse in the governor’s race. Lee made the comments during a groundbreaking ceremony for Barrett Manufacturing and Technology Campus in Murfreesboro, where he mentioned many things, including the Mason…MORE

Great Smoky Mountains National Park reminds visitors that feeding bears is illegal and dangerous 
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park reminds visitors that feeding bears is illegal and dangerous 

Park rangers have responded to three reports of visitors feeding bears this week GATLINBURG, Tenn. — The National Park Service urges visitors to not feed or approach black bears in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The park has seen an increase in incidents involving visitors feeding bears. Feeding wildlife is illegal and endangers you, other visitors and…MORE

TBI Releases Latest Age Progression Photo of Missing Summer Wells

TBI Releases Latest Age Progression Photo of Missing Summer Wells

Hawkins County, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released an updated age progression photo of Summer Wells. Wells is the young girl whose disappearance in 2021 made headlines across the country. She was reported missing around 6:30 p.m. on June 15, 2021 from her Hawkins County home, eventually becoming the subject of an…MORE

Knoxville Police Searching for Attempted Murder Suspect

Knoxville Police Searching for Attempted Murder Suspect

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department is asking for help in its search for a man accused of attempted second-degree murder. KPD says 40-year-old Marico Jackson is wanted for attempted second-degree murder following a domestic incident on Monday, August 11. No additional information regarding the nature of the domestic incident that led to the…MORE

Moped Driver Critically Injured in Knoxville Crash, Police Say

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville police are investigating after a moped driver was critically injured in a crash Wednesday morning. KPD reports the crash happened at Division Street and Cary Street and that a woman was driving a moped when she and a Waste Connections truck collided. KPD says the moped driver suffered life-threatening injuries and…MORE

TDOT Traffic Alert I-75 Campbell County Lane Closure
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TDOT Traffic Alert I-75 Campbell County Lane Closure

KNOXVILLE – Motorists traveling on I-75 in Campbell County should be aware of upcoming bridge repair activities that will have a significant impact on traffic. Beginning at 7 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, I-75 South will be reduced to one lane just past Exit 134 (Caryville/Jacksboro/LaFollette).  In addition, beginning at 7 p.m. on Monday, August 18, I-75…MORE

MUSE KNOXVILLE TO EXPAND INTO JABOB BUILDING AT CHILHOWEE PARK, TENNESSEE VALLEY FAIR OFFICIAL QUESTION THEIR FUTURE AT CHILHOWEE PARK
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MUSE KNOXVILLE TO EXPAND INTO JABOB BUILDING AT CHILHOWEE PARK, TENNESSEE VALLEY FAIR OFFICIAL QUESTION THEIR FUTURE AT CHILHOWEE PARK

KNOXVILLE, TN (Story courtesy of WVLT) – Officials with the Tennessee Valley Fair have questions about their future in Chilhowee Park. This comes after the city announced Muse Knoxville would move into the Jacob Building in a couple of years. The Tennessee Valley Fair utilizes the Jacob Building for some of its events and shopping…MORE

Woman Hit by a Car in Pigeon Forge Has Died

Woman Hit by a Car in Pigeon Forge Has Died

The Pigeon Forge Police Department says a woman hit by a car has died.The crash happened Friday night when 58-year-old Daisy Vines was hit while crossing Dollywood Lane at the intersection of U.S. 441. She was flown to the UT Medical Center where she later died. The driver of the car involved in the crash,…MORE

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