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Oakes Farm Corn Maze in Corryton Opens

Oakes Farm Corn Maze in Corryton Opens

Corryton, TN (WOKI) It’s officially fall, and with corn mazes a seasonal staple, the maze at Oakes Farm in Corryton is now open. Planning for the season started in July, from design to the planting of the crop. Planners used GPS location for the designs which cover eight acres; but don’t worry, no one has…MORE

Where you can see the Wienermobile in East Tennessee this week

Where you can see the Wienermobile in East Tennessee this week

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is officially back and touring East Tennessee. The iconic 27-foot hotdog on wheels took a brief hiatus over the summer after being renamed the Frankenmobile, which was not well-received by the public. You can see the Wienermobile Thursday from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m at the Maryville Kroger on Foothills Plaza…MORE

A Discrimination Lawsuit is Filed Against the Oak Ridge Schools System

A Discrimination Lawsuit is Filed Against the Oak Ridge Schools System

On Thursday, parents suing Oak Ridge Schools claimed that the softball teams are not treated equally to the baseball teams. The lawsuit claims the softball teams do not receive equal funding, equipment, travel, game schedules, practice times, locker rooms, facilities for practice and competition or publicity. Oak Ridge Schools officials allow more funds to go…MORE

Amazon Looking to Fill 1,000 Position Ahead of Busy Christmas Season

Amazon Looking to Fill 1,000 Position Ahead of Busy Christmas Season

With Christmas just three months away, Amazon is gearing up for an increased workload by offering thousands of jobs across the country. Nearly 1,000 jobs are now available in East Tennessee between the Knoxville and Blount County Amazon facilities, which will average at around $20 an hour for pay. “Starting pay starts around $17 but…MORE

KARM Christmas Store Opens in New Location This Week

KARM Christmas Store Opens in New Location This Week

The KARM Christmas store is set to open this Friday and it has a new location. It will open at 11 a.m. at 5425 Clinton Highway in Knoxville near the Expo Center in the old Kroger building. This is a seasonal attraction which helps KARM in their mission of restoring lives by providing meals, shelter…MORE

‘Homeschool Days’ Happening this Fall at WonderWorks

‘Homeschool Days’ Happening this Fall at WonderWorks

Pigeon Forge, TN (WOKI) Homeschool parents can bring their children’s education experience to a new level by visiting WonderWorks during “Homeschool Days” on weekdays in September and October. Homeschoolers can visit the attraction at a discounted rate before 3:00 p.m. The event is open to homeschool families, teachers, students, and groups. In addition to the…MORE

Plans Scrapped for Buc-ee’s in Clarksville

Plans Scrapped for Buc-ee’s in Clarksville

Clarksville, TN (WOKI) Buc-ee’s fans north of Nashville won’t be seeing the plucky beaver anytime soon. Officials with the popular convenience store chain say plans for a new Buc-ee’s location in Clarksville have been withdrawn over possible traffic issues. The Buc-ee’s was slated for a location at Exit 1 off Interstate 24 near the Kentucky…MORE

Knoxville Police Make an Arrest in Montgomery Village Shooting

Knoxville Police Make an Arrest in Montgomery Village Shooting

A man is arrested in connection to a shooting at Montgomery Village. The Knoxville Police Department’s Community Engagement Response Team arrested 43-year-old Dexter McMillan last (Thursday) night at an apartment in the 4000 block of Peaks Landing Way. McMillan wanted on various charges including attempted first-degree murder from a shooting in the 1500 block of…MORE