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Law adding specific restrictions to state's 'Age-Appropriate Materials Act' went into effect on Monday
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — A new Tennessee law that specifically bans books with sexually explicit imagery went into effect on Monday. It changes the state's existing restrictions on materials allowed in schools, explicitly barring materials that contain nudity sexual excitement, sexual conduct or excess violence. It also said materials could not appeal to the "prurient interest," a term that faced intense debate in earlier legislative sessions.
TDOT: Northbound lanes reopened on Alcoa Hwy at Woodson Drive
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — Northbound lanes are reopened on Alcoa Highway at Woodson Drive after debris fell on the roads, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. TDOT said there were "blasting activities" on Alcoa Highway around noon which caused the debris to block the roads. TDOT suggested drivers...
Knox Co. hopes to reopen splash pad at Carl Cowan Park by Fourth of July
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knox County leaders said they hope to have a popular splash pad back open by the time families gather for Fourth of July festivities. They said the splash pad at Carl Cowan Park has been closed for around a week, as an installation contractor completed maintenance work on it since the splash pad was still under warranty. The county said it was told that the splash pad would be open on the Fourth of July.
Family of fallen KCSO deputy honors his birthday month with a fundraiser for animals
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — According to Ty Blakely, brother of the late Knox County Sheriff's Office Deputy Tucker Blakely, the decade's birthdays were something of a big deal to the Blakely family. Tucker was a huge animal lover. Even when he and Ty were kids, Tucker always looked out for...
Knox Pride receives $10,000 donation to expand its community and resource center
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knox Pride Community and Resource Center will be expanding its location, the nonprofit said on Monday. It will be moving into the space between its resource center and its thriftique space, adding around 1,500 square feet of space. The nonprofit said it could move into...
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...
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...
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