The Blount County Fire Department is investigating an overnight fire at a popular Townsend Restaurant. The Walkers Catfish Cabin and BBQ restaurant on Lamar Alexander Parkway is said to be a total loss. A spokeswoman for the Blount County Sheriff’s Office says two firefighters were treated for heat-related issues.… MORE
The Knoxville Fire Department responds to a call for a woman trapped in her home. Crews arriving at the home on Pinecrest Road after a tree fell on the home this morning (Tuesday) with the woman inside. She was able to escape and was not injured but the home is severely damaged.… MORE
Tennessee death row inmate Oscar Smith gets a short reprieve on his scheduled execution. He was scheduled to be executed last night Governor Bill Lee releasing a statement on the postponement “Due to an oversight in preparation for lethal injection, the scheduled execution of Oscar Smith will not move forward tonight. I am granting a…… MORE
UPDATED STORY: Great Smoky Mountains National Park firefighters and multiple agencies continue firefighting efforts to extinguish the Thomas Divide Complex Fire east of Bryson City, North Carolina. The complex is comprised of two wildfires including the Stone Pile Fire and the Cooper Creek Fire. Ignition of both fires has been confirmed as down power lines…… MORE
The TBI is investigating after a man was shot and killed by police Saturday night. Oak Ridge Police got a call of a man in need of assistance around 9:30 p.m. at a home on the 100 block of Briar Road. Officers say they found 41-year-old Fred John Henry Arcera armed with two knifes. Officials…… MORE
May 1 marks the first day of Mental Health Awareness month. In honor of the month, Tennessee quarterback Brian Maurer took to social media to tell his story about his battle with mental health issues.… MORE
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – Following a five-year battle with cancer, legendary Carson-Newman head football coach Ken Sparks passed away Wednesday morning at 1:30. He was 73. Sparks announced his retirement on Nov. 14. He finished his Carson-Newman career after 37 seasons, 338 wins, 99 losses and two ties. His career winning percentage of .7699 is…… MORE
