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University of Tennessee / Credit: UT AthleticsKnoxville, TN (WOKI) With it’s growing nationwide popularity, admission to the University of Tennessee has become very selective, prompting anxiety ...

Photo courtesy of WVLTPeople are making their way to Pigeon Forge for Rod Run, the annual event that brings automotive lovers together from all over the country.The event's rising popularity has dedic...

The Blount Special Operations Response Team recovered the body. (Courtesy: WVLT)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) UPDATE 9/8: One of two bodies found in Fort Loudon Lake last week has been identified.The Blount Co...

James Lawson, 36 (Courtesy: Anderson County Sheriff’s Office)Clinton, TN (WOKI) A former Anderson County school resource officer takes a plea deal Thursday after allegedly "engaging in inappropr...

Photo courtesy of WVLTThe 30-year anniversary of the Battle of Mogadishu, also known as Operation Gothic Serpent, is approaching.The battle was made into a book and movie commonly know as Black Hawk D...

Knoxville’s Sunsphere (Courtesy: Visit Knoxville)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Big changes are in-the-works for Knoxville's most iconic structure: the Sunsphere.The showpiece in World’s Fair Park i...

Photo courtesy of WVLTA woman is charged with elder abuse after breaking into a Knoxville home.It happened Friday night on Babelay Road. When officers arrived, the 91 year old homeowner told them that...

Photo courtesy of WVLTA Knoxville woman is in jail after abandoning two children while running from the police.Police say 37 year-old Kasey Clevenger was taken into custody after leaving the children ...

Road construction sign (Courtesy: WVLT / WSAW)Knoxville, TN (WOKI) If you travel Alcoa Highway (US 129/State Route 115), plan for delays starting after Labor Day.The Tennessee Department of Transporta...

Incumbent Indya Kincannon won Knoxville Mayor and will enter her second and final term as Mayor following yesterday’s Primary Election receiving 55% of the vote.In the city council races, the to...