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Thousands affected by power outages in Knox, Morgan Counties after severe weather
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -According to recent reports, thousands of people are being affected by power outages caused by severe weather in Knoxville and some surrounding areas. According to PowerOutage.us, KUB has the most customers affected in the Knoxville area, with 8,284, which was last reported early Friday afternoon. Morgan County...
Word from the Smokies: Cities near the park ensure bear, human safety with new trash bins
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to an estimated 1,900 black bears — about two per square mile — with more than 14,500 of these iconic mammals roaming the four-state mountain region. Bears share their territory with increasing numbers of human neighbors, which can lead to conflict that turns dangerous for bears and people. Gateway communities around the park and initiatives like BearWise are working to address these issues, raising awareness among residents, visitors and businesses about best practices for wildlife conservation.
‘Significant’ road work to cause delays for weeks on Old Knoxville Highway in Sevierville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Sevierville Police Department said a “significant road project” on Old Knoxville Highway between Loop Road and Gists Creek Road will cause traffic delays beginning on Monday, July 8. SPD said the project, which will be led by the Sevierville Department of Public Works,...
'Hopefully they'll get reclaimed' | Young-Williams reports long intake line as people find lost animals in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — People may find fireworks exciting and pretty, but for animal companions across the East Tennessee area, they can be frightening. This can cause dogs and cats to panic, scrambling away from home and eventually being reported missing. On Friday, the day after July 4, the Young-Williams...
Report: Knoxville average rent reaches slightly above national median
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The average Knoxville resident is now paying over $1,400 for an apartment in the area, mirroring the national median rent according to a recent report by Apartment List. “People can only afford a very small percentage of the rentals available in the housing market that’s available,” said VFL Real Estate’s Steven […]
East TN Artists' work sells for record high at auction
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Beauford Delaney and Catherine Wiley are both East Tennessee natives who left a deep mark on the art world. "To have paintings by two of East Tennessee's most important artists on the national art scene is just a real thrill for us," said Sarah Drury, VP of Fine and Decorative Arts.
Your indispensable guide to voting
Welcome to Your Week in Knoxville, emailed every Sunday only to subscribers, from Knox News editor Joel Christopher. A selection of our best pieces from this past week are featured at the bottom of this newsletter. In all the noise around national politics, it's easy to forget there's an election Aug. 1 and that it's a really important one. ...
The Tennessee Department of Transportation with More Lane Closures on Alcoa Highway and Information on Project
Motorists traveling on Alcoa Highway (US 129/State Route 115) in Knox County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a temporary impact on traffic. Beginning on Monday, July 8 and continuing through Friday, July 12, the contractor will perform rolling roadblocks on Alcoa Highway (US 129/State...
Downtown Knoxville Ten Day Planner (7/7 – 7/16/2024)
If you want your event included, please make a Facebook event, invite me via the “invite” button on the event page (Alan Sims – you’ll have to friend me), and it will be included. I need enough lead time that the list can be put together the Wednesday before you want your event included.
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