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Kids activities to end summer
Summer break may be coming to an end, but there is still plenty of fun activities planned according to Elle Colquitt’s Outdoor Knoxville calendar and Knox County Parks and Recreation. The full Legacy Parks calendar is here but below are some particular activities with a youngster focus. Wednesday, July...
Why these well-known Republicans donated to a South Knox County Democrat
Fundraising totals for candidates in the Knox County general election are trickling in, and some candidates are making a splash. Democrat Matthew Park has far outpaced his Republican opposition, Andy Fox, in fundraising for the District 9 Knox County Commission race. Park raised almost $30,800 while Fox raised about $17,500. In the most recent campaign finance filings, Fox only received 14 donations, while Park received 327.
Gas station development in Concord area approved by Knox Co. Planning Commission
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — Plans for a proposed gas station in the Concord area are moving forward, with the Knox County Planning Commission having approved the development. The project will build a new gas station and space for a restaurant with a drive-thru behind Concord Road. Behind the road,...
Pigeon Forge firefighter dies in motorcycle crash, department holds procession
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Pigeon Forge firefighter died in a motorcycle crash Sunday night, according to the Pigeon Forge Fire Department. The firefighter was identified as Aaron Huss, 20. Department representatives said he died in the crash on I-40 in Knox County. “It is with heavy hearts that...
'Everyone's staring at their phones': Knox County delegates recount RNC experiences as history unfolds
The Republican National Convention is underway in Wisconsin, and Knox County's three delegates are experiencing history firsthand. The already weighty gathering of Republicans took on a new tone after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump this weekend. Delegate Tim Hutchison told Knox News the mood at the Tennessee...
'This is a new day for the party': Local RNC delegate says convention reflects a shift
It's day two of the Republican National Convention in Wisconsin, and Tennessee's delegates are representing the state's Republicans clad in "country cool" western attire. On July 16, Knox County's three delegates will attend trainings and panels with various conservative organizations like Moms for Liberty, the Black Republican Mayors Association and the American Principles project....
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