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Carl Cowan Park is closed for a water leak, but crews hope to reopen July 4
Carl Cowan Park near Northshore Drive in west Knox County is temporarily closed because of a water leak and pump issues. A huge amount of water leaked out of the splashpad's tank over a two-day period, forcing officials to close the whole park for repairs. Jason Halliburton, Knox County park...
Carl Cowan Park Splashpad Closed for Maintenance
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Carl Cowan Park splashpad on Northshore Drive has been closed for maintenance. Knox County representatives making the announcement Monday, July 1 encourage you to visit the county’s other splashpad locations in the meantime. “We still have other splashpad locations you can visit in the meantime!”...
Will commission candidate attend event? Andy Fox’s tactics are divisive | Ashe
A meet and greet for candidates in South Knoxville and Knox County is set for 6:30 p.m. July 9 at South High Senior Living, 835 Tipton Ave. District 9 County Commission candidates Matthew Park, Bryan Smith and Andy Fox are expected, but Fox recently has avoided being with Park and Smith. He might not be there. The Fox campaign tried to remove Smith from the ballot and later ensured that he was excluded from a Conservative Republican...
Knox County community rallies to preserve local ballpark
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A local ballpark off of Chapman Highway could be turned into a residential area and people in the community are speaking out in opposition. In 2021, Thunder Mountain Properties bought the land Bower Field is on. In November they proposed to the Knoxville- Knox County Planning Commission to rezone the area […]
The Knoxville Focus for July 1, 2024
Buyers came with deep pockets to score property at the annual Knox County Tax Sale Wednesday at the Grande Event or Knoxville Expo Center. The yearly event is held by the Knox County Trustee’s Office in order to recover delinquent tax revenue. Knox County Trustee Justin Biggs said that...
Former Cleveland teacher arrested after police say he assaulted man who bumped into him
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — A former Cleveland teacher was arrested after Knox County deputies say he assaulted a man who bumped into him at a gas station. An affidavit says Jonathan Dycus was at a Circle K when a man accidently bumped into him. The man said "excuse me."...
Some community members plan protest against possibility of South Knox Co. field being used by developers
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — A group of South Knox County neighbors plan to gather for a protest on Saturday and demonstrate against the possibility of zoning rules changing in the area around Bower Field Park. The changes would allow the area to be used commercially. "I grew up playing...
Knoxville Democrats want voters to focus on Biden's 'policy, not performance' after debate
Knox County Democrats are standing behind President Joe Biden, even as some members of his party are suggesting he should bow out to allow another Democrat to run instead. At a CNN debate June 27, Biden's voice was hoarse and raspy from the start. After he stumbled over words and looked far from vigorous, some prominent national Democrats are asking if it's time to replace him on the ballot.
Lawsuit alleges Knox County Schools wrongly disciplined disabled student
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A federal lawsuit against Knox County Board of Education and the Tennessee Department of Education claims that a disabled Knox County Schools student was wrongly disciplined, resulting in him missing nearly 300 instructional days worth of school since 2022. According to the lawsuit, the case centers around the education of […]
Key dates, voting locations, registration deadlines and more for Aug. 1 election
Voters only have a couple more days to register to be eligible to cast a ballot in the August election. The registration deadline is July 2. Voters can go to ovr.govote.tn.gov or fill out the forms in person at the Knoxville Election Commission office inside the Old Courthouse, 300 Main St., Knoxville.
Knoxville City Council member Andrew Roberto advocates for driver safety after daughter’s death
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s been more than three months since Knoxville City Council member Andrew Roberto announced that his daughter Kylie was killed in a car crash. Kylie, who was just 21, was a Bearden High School graduate and spent her time working to help find brides the perfect dress for her wedding day.
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