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Police search for tips after Blount County man killed in Oak Ridge crash
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Louisville man died in a single-vehicle crash in Oak Ridge Thursday night according to the Oak Ridge Police Department. In a release shared on Friday, police said officers responded to the 200 block of Lafayette Drive at 8:55 p.m. after receiving a report about an erratic driver at 8:51 […]
Gatlinburg’s $3M animal-resistant dumpster project nearing completion
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WVLT) -On Friday, the City of Gatlinburg announced that the approximately $3 million animal-resistant dumpster project is almost complete. According to city representatives, the project aims to enhance sanitation, public safety, and ultimately reduce human-bear encounters. The city also said that the project is ahead of schedule. Originally, after launching in Nov. 2023, a full rollout of the program was anticipated by Dec. 2024 based on a monthly production schedule of 40 containers per month. The city has beat-out that projection, installing 454 dumpsters as of July 25, which breaks down to just under 51 containers per month.
Hot air balloon festival returning to Townsend on Aug. 17
This August, the skies over Townsend, Tennessee, will be transformed into a mesmerizing display of color and light during the sixth annual Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival. Scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 17, from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Townsend Visitor Center, located at 7930 E. Lamar Alexander...
Greeneville Airport closing for maintenance
GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Greeneville Municipal Airport will close for maintenance for a short period of time starting on Aug. 12. Three projects will be conducted at the airport over the next month. “One of them is a statewide pavement resealing project, they are doing cracks, sealing, pavement sealing and redoing the markings on […]
Ex-Police Employee Facing Charges For Most Insane Crime Involving Vienna Sausages
Nothing beats a small-town scandal. Not quite sure where to even start with this one, to be honest — but the most insane crime just happened, and you should buckle up as this story is weird and twisted for sure. This all played out in the small town of...
Knoxville Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder After Deadly Axe Incident
A Knoxville man has been charged with second-degree murder following a deadly altercation that left another man dead; the suspect then appeared at a local church seeking aid for his injuries. As reported by WVLT, Tavares Harrison, 26, arrived at the Cokesbury United Methodist Church with stab wounds Tuesday before noon.
100 years: Knoxville community celebrates Great Smoky Mountains history
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Estimated 12 million people come to visit the Great Smoky Mountains every year, making it the most popular and most traveled national park in the country. Late July marks 100 years since the communities of Knoxville and East Tennessee worked to help preserve the park. From...
Tennessee football single-game tickets on sale but you must act fast
Tennessee football single-game tickets went on sale to the general public on Thursday morning, but they'll go quickly. Tickets are limited in number and the games available. They can be purchased for Tennessee home games against Chattanooga (Aug. 31), Kentucky (Nov. 2), Mississippi State (Nov. 9) and UTEP (Nov. 23) on StubHub or UT's...
Lady Vols Ink Elim Yan
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Freshman signee Elim Yan is officially the newest member of the Tennessee women's tennis program, head coach Alison Ojeda announced on Thursday morning. The Adelaide, Australia, native and Marryatville high school graduate will join the Lady Vols in 2024-25 with four years of collegiate eligibility remaining. Yan will be the second Australian on the 2024-25 squad, joining Catherine Aulia. Yan comes to Rocky Top after compiling an impressive junior tennis resume across the world. Most recently, she claimed both the J3 ITF Gallipoli Youth Cup title and the J2 ITF Thailand Doubles title. Yan was also the...
Fight back against the onslaught against DEI. Diversity strengthens communities and workforces
My role as the minority leader in the Tennessee state Senate is crucial in ensuring that every voice in our community is heard. In June, we began the “Freedom to Be Heard” summer field hearing tour at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis. This location holds historical significance as it is where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was tragically assassinated.
GOP Congressman files articles of impeachment against VP Kamala Harris
A Tennessee Republican has filed articles of impeachment against Vice President Kamala Harris, citing her record on immigration and “breach of public trust” regarding President Joe Biden’s physical and mental health. Congressman Andy Ogles has previously introduced articles against Harris regarding immigration and lack of border control...
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