For the first time in over 20 years, you can visit East Tennessee dams. The Tennessee Valley Authority is hosting the first dam tours since 9/11. The tours are being offered as part of the TVA’s 90th anniversary. Tours will be offered to the public at the following locations and dates: Kentucky Dam – June…… MORE
An investigation is underway following a shooting in Blount County. Authorities called to at a home on Mentor Road and found a man who had been shot. He was taken to the hospital; his condition has not been released. Officials with the Blount County Sheriff’s Office say the suspect is not in custody and investigators…… MORE
Yee-Haw brewing is one of Knoxville’s busiest bars and now a certified Safe Bar. The Safe Bar certification offers businesses the opportunity to train employees how to spot and treat possible sexual assault. It’s a two-hour training and costs the business nothing to have the Health Department come and perform Safe Bar training. Charles Ellis…… MORE
Morristown Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in a deadly shooting. That shooting happened early Saturday morning near the Sunoco gas station in Buffalo Trail. Surveillance video captures the car, a 2005 white Pontiac Vibe and anyone who may have seen it Friday night into early Saturday morning…… MORE
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announces the appointment of Lizzette Gonzalez Reynolds as commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE), effective July 1. Reynolds will succeed Dr. Penny Schwinn, who will step down at the end of the school year after more than four years of service to Tennesseans. “During her years of dedicated service,…… MORE
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee proclaimed the month of May ‘Foster Care Month’ in Tennessee and recognized foster families for providing loving, permanent homes to children in need. Lee also marked this year’s successful passage of bipartisan legislation and an historic $600 million in funding to accelerate child placement and support foster and adoptive families. “This ‘Foster Care…… MORE
Officials with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have some updated information into the search for a missing Florida man. 68-year-old Gordon Kaye of Tampa was last seen near a backcountry campsite on April 23 with search teams focused on trails and areas in and around the Deep Creek Campground. Crews are prepared to continue…… MORE
Officials with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park have some updated information into the search for a missing Florida man. 68-year-old Gordon Kaye of Tampa was last seen near a backcountry campsite on April 23 with search teams focused on trails and areas in and around the Deep Creek Campground. Crews are prepared to continue…… MORE
KCHD to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month with Safe Bar Training WHAT: Knox County Health Department (KCHD), along with the Sexual Assault Center of East Tennessee, the Title IX Office at University of Tennessee, and the Family Justice Center are continuing the Safe Bar TN training to prevent sexual violence and create safe nightlife spaces. The next training…… MORE
Medic Regional Blood Center is offering a $10 e-gift card for donors through Sunday. Their inventory is low across the board so all blood types are needed. Donors will need a valid e-mail address to receive their gift card. Please go to medic blood dot org to schedule your appointment today, walk-ins are also welcome.… MORE
