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The Volunteer Baseball Team is Omaha Bound

The Volunteer Baseball Team is Omaha Bound

The Tennessee Volunteers are Omaha bound for the second time in three years. The Big Orange defeating Southern Miss in the winner-take-all game three of the NCAA Hattiesburg Super Regional late last night. The Vols will take on No. 5 national seed LSU on Saturday night at 7 p.m., that game will be broadcast on…MORE

Some Tennessee State Parks are Offering Father’s Day Meals to Celebrate Dad

Some Tennessee State Parks are Offering Father’s Day Meals to Celebrate Dad

Three Tennessee State Parks restaurants will have Father’s Day meals, one of many options at the parks to treat Dad (or your favorite father figure) with a special occasion Sunday, June 18. Information about all Father’s Day gift ideas involving Tennessee State Parks can be found at this link. Fall Creek Falls State Park in…MORE

The 2016 Wildfires Memorial and Tribute Plaza Opens in Sevier County

The 2016 Wildfires Memorial and Tribute Plaza Opens in Sevier County

The City of Gatlinburg and Sevier County dedicates a memorial to honor those who lost their lives in the deadly wildfires in Gatlinburg in 2016. The 2016 Wildfires Memorial and Tribute Plaza dedicated today (Friday) at 2 p.m. at Mynatt Park in Gatlinburg. Gatlinburg officials say that there will be limited public parking at Mynatt…MORE

TBI Identifies Victim; Asks for Help in Solving Claiborne County Homicide

TBI Identifies Victim; Asks for Help in Solving Claiborne County Homicide

Claiborne County, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is asking for your help in solving a 30-year-old homicide out of Claiborne County. TBI says that skeletal remains found in 1986 have now been identified as those belonging to Jerry Harrison of Little Rock, Arkansas. Investigators say Harrison was 29 years old at the time…MORE

Some East Tennessee Communities are Getting a New 729 Area Code

Some East Tennessee Communities are Getting a New 729 Area Code

The Tennessee Public Utility Commission has added the area code 729 in East Tennessee to merge with the 423 area code. Officials say the 423 area code will run out of numbers by the fall of 2025. The new area code will ensure there are enough numbers for businesses and residents to serve the area.…MORE

New Details in the Fire that Destroys Green Acres Flea Market

New Details in the Fire that Destroys Green Acres Flea Market

New details in the fire that destroyed the Green Acres Flea Market Saturday night. Blount County building code officials say several of the buildings were listed as unsafe and people were barred from entering. The county cited the buildings for not being up to international fire and building codes and causing fire safety concerns, specifically…MORE

Budget Plan for 2023-24 KCS School Year Will Promote Student Success

Budget Plan for 2023-24 KCS School Year Will Promote Student Success

Knox County Commission on June 5, 2023, approved the General County Budget, which included the $660.7 million Fiscal Year 2024 general purpose budget for Knox County Schools, as well as the county-wide Capital Improvement Plan (including district construction projects). The spending plan will make significant investments in crucial areas, including: “We are grateful for the…MORE

TDOT Announcing Lane Closures in Sevier County Expected to Last Until the End of July

TDOT Announcing Lane Closures in Sevier County Expected to Last Until the End of July

The Tennessee Department of Transportation has announced road work on Dolly Parton Parkway (SR 35/US 411) beginning Tuesday, June 6. Motorists should expect delays during heavy traffic periods and be alert for changing traffic patterns. TDOT has provided the following information on the project. Motorists traveling on SR-35 (Dolly Parton Parkway/US 411) in Sevier County…MORE