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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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
The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees will be considering tuition and fee increases for each of its campuses when it meets on June 30 in Memphis. In preparation for the meeting, the University has requested feedback from the public in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated §49-7-1603, which requires boards of public universities to provide…… MORE
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
