U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), who led over 40 of her Senate Republican colleagues in an amicus brief to the Supreme Court, released the following statement on the court’s decision. “Tennesseans should not be forced to pay for coastal elites to get their PhD in gender studies,” said Senator Blackburn. “Today’s Supreme Court ruling confirms what we’ve known…… MORE
The Fourth of July is just around the corner and you may be wondering if you will be able to celebrate with fireworks. If you’re looking for firework fun but they aren’t allowed where you live, WVLT News has a list of activities for the whole family to celebrate July 4th. https://www.wvlt.tv/2023/06/21/how-celebrate-independence-day-east-tennessee/ WVLT News has…… MORE
Knox County Commision has passed a resolution to support the renaming of Clingman’s Dome in the Great Smoky Mountains. That resolution passed in an eight to two vote yesterday (Monday). The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians tribe is pushing to restore Clingmans Dome to its original name, “Kuwohi”, which means mulberry place, can be the…… MORE
MEDIC and Bruster’s are teaming up for the annual Pint for a Pint event on June 28 – 29. Donors will receive a voucher for a pint of ice cream for donating during those two days. Donors will also receive a MEDIC T-shirt, Texas Roadhouse coupon, and a Rowdy Bear Snow Park ticket for one…… MORE
Nashville, TN (WOKI) In a video appeal to education leaders across Tennessee Wednesday, Governor Bill Lee announced that nearly $200 million in grants aimed at increasing student safety is now available to both public and non-public schools. The money will come from two programs established in the “School Safety Bill” passed by the General Assembly…… MORE
An investigation is underway after a fisherman from South Carolina dies after he fell from a boat into the Holston River in Grainger County. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says it happened yesterday (Tuesday) downstream of Smoky Island near Mary Lane in Rutledge. 75 year-old Robert Cogan fell overboard from a drift boat while on…… MORE
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announces the launch of Project Milkweed, a new mail-order resource aimed at restoring and preserving habitats for monarch butterflies and other pollinator species across Tennessee. Project Milkweed provides free native milkweed seeds to Tennesseans upon completion of an online form. Orders are taken on a rolling basis and will be fulfilled during…… MORE
Another important milestone for Dollywood’s newest resort property, the much-anticipated Dollywood’s HeartSong Lodge & Resort, takes place on June 26 as guests can begin making reservations for stays this fall. The earliest available stay date is November 3, 2023. On June 26, guests can visit Dollywood.com/HeartSong and search available dates to plan their visit to…… MORE
The Knoxville Fire Department continuing their investigation into a fire on Proctor Street involving industrial equipment. It happened Friday and the initial investigation shows a large piece of industrial equipment used for chopping paper caught fire. The building’s commercial sprinkler system helped to keep the fire from spreading to other equipment and KFD personnel were…… MORE
Tennessee ranks 36th in child well-being, according to the 2023 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, a 50-state report of recent household data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation analyzing how children and families are faring. While 36th is a familiar spot for the state, evaluating changes in the individual indicators provide a guide for the state…… MORE
