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Volunteers and Supplies Needed for Knoxville, Knox County Homeless Warming Centers
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – Knoxville and Knox County area homeless service providers and churches plan to open overnight warming centers for people who live outside during the year’s coldest days, but they need some help.
The Knoxville-Knox County Office on Housing Stability is partnering with various locations to offer warming centers. Still, the office said it needs volunteers and supplies to make it happen.
It needs volunteers to deliver meals, set up cots, check people in or stay overnight from Jan. 1 to Jan. 15. It also needs new or used supplies like sleeping bags, bedding (especially comforters) and scrubs of all sizes. It’s also asking for toiletries, socks and underwear, but only in new condition.
Those interested in donating can contact Knox Area Rescue Ministries at (865) 673-6540 or by email at [email protected] . Those interested in volunteering can do so by calling 211 or emailing the Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability at http://[email protected].
A Knoxville Laundromat Re-Opens After a Car Crashes Into Their Building
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – A Knoxville laundromat is in the process of repairs after a car crashed into their building early Tuesday morning around 7 a.m.
According to the Knoxville Police Department, the driver hit a curb, overcorrected, possibly hydroplaned, and veered off the road, and crashed into the front of Bluewater Laundromat.
“We just had a good ole day and were all ready to come into work, and then pow! There comes a car,” said employee Haley Smith.
The crash shattered multiple sets of glass windows of the business along with Christmas decorations in the front of the building.
There are now boards over the windows so the laundromat can remain open, as employees are thankful nobody was injured.
“We usually have people here early in the mornings, and if someone was there, someone could have gotten really, really hurt. Like, I mean, my mamaw was back there cleaning, and she could have gotten run over. I mean, it was a few minutes after she was done mopping,” said Smith.
The driver was cited for no proof of insurance but was not arrested, according to KPD.
Bluewater Laundromat is open once again after closing for one day, and are actively working to repair and replace the damaged areas.
Christmas Tree Recycling in Knox County Begins Next Week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – With Christmas in the rear-view mirror, Knox County is preparing to take Christmas trees for recycling from any and all Knox County residents.
The county’s tree recycling program begins after the new year. Throughout the month of January, residents can bring their trees, cleared of all ornaments, lights, wire and other decorations, to drop-off centers at no cost. It’s a free service that also benefits the environment.
The county is planning to reuse the trees to make things like mulch and other soil products, keeping the trees out of landfills. Anyone with an unwanted tree can take it to one of these locations:
- Carter Convenience Center – 8815 Asheville Hwy
- Dutchtown Convenience Center – 10618 Dutchtown Rd.
- Halls Convenience Center – 3608 Neal Dr.
- John Sevier Convenience Center – 1950 West John Sevier Hwy
- Karns Convenience Center – 6930 Karns Crossing Ln.
- Powell Convenience Center – 7311 Morton View Ln.
- Tazewell Pike Convenience Center – 7201 Tazewell Pk.
TWRA: Black Bear Takes Unexpected Ride to Knoxville Waste Center
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A black bear took an unexpected ride to a Knoxville trash center this week.
Officials with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency say the bear was dumpster diving when a truck came along and picked up the dumpster, taking its cargo to the Waste Connections trash center on Prosser Road.
The TWRA then responded to the scene, relocating the bear to a wildlife management area.
TWRA says the bear was a young male in good health. Officials remind you to always alert the right people and keep your distance whenever you do see a bear.
Rural Metro Rescues Three Dogs in Farragut House Fire
Farragut, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway into the cause of a house fire in West Knoxville with several pets rescued.
Rural Metro Fire crews rescued three dogs from the home in the 200 block of Fruitwood Lane in Farragut Wednesday morning.
Officials say crews contained the fire to one room, but the majority of the home suffered significant smoke damage.
No one other than the dogs was home at the time of the incident. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
ELK CALF POACHED ON WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA IN CLAIBORNE COUNTY
TWRA is seeking any information leading to the identification of the person or persons responsible for the poaching of a young calf elk in the Valley Creek area of the Ed Carter Unit of North Cumberland Wildlife Management Area in Claiborne County.
A hunter discovered the elk calf on Friday, December 22 and contacted TWRA. Wildlife officers responded to the area and say that the elk appears to have been shot by a small caliber rifle.
A $3,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible has been generously donated by Campbell Outdoor Recreation Association (CORA), Tennessee Wildlife Federation (TWF), and the Pine Mountain Longbeards Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF).
Please contact Wildlife Manager Brenden Marlow at 615-571-4792, Wildlife Officer Stone Payne at 731-441-6018, or Wildlife Officer Michael Cavins at 865-318-3349 with any information regarding this poaching incident.
A Member of Clinton-Based The McKameys Southern Gospel Group has Died
A local, popular southern gospel group announcing the death of one of their members.
The McKameys say Peg McKamey Bean, also known as Ms. Peg, passed away yesterday (Tuesday) after suffering a stroke earlier in this month.
The McKameys are a family group based in Clinton making music for over six decades, performing across the U.S. and were regulars at Dollywood. In 2016, Peg McKamey Bean was inducted into The Southern Gospel Music Hall Of Fame.
An Investigation is Underway in Strawberry Plains Following a Structure Fire
An investigation is underway in Strawberry Plains after a structure fire damages a building.
New Market Fire crews called to the fire last night (Tuesday) near Hamilton Street and Boulder Lane. Due to safety concerns, roads in the area were closed but have reportedly re-opened this morning.
Knoxville Police, Crime Stoppers Looking for More Information in Downtown Shooting
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Knoxville Police and East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers are looking for more information after a man was shot in Krutch Park Saturday night, December 23.
The victim is in stable condition, and an investigation is underway with Knoxville Police and East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers asking for help to find that suspect.
Police say the shooting was an isolated incident. The
Executive Director for Crime Stoppers, Stacey Payne, adding that the event doesn’t mean that the downtown area is not safe.
“It’s a safe place,” said Payne. “Yes, these incidents happen, but you need to stop and take a look that overall, you’re in a safe location.”
Knoxville Police have increased their presence in the downtown area and will continue to do so throughout the holidays.
You are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 865-215-7165 if you have any information.
