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Many Grocery Items will be Tax Free in Tennessee During the Month of August
Beginning August first and throughout the entire month, grocery items like food and food ingredients may be purchased tax free.Food and food ingredients are defined as liquid, concentrated, solid, fro...
Jul 28, 2022
A Young Girl Dies in the Great Smoky Mountains After a Tree Falls on Family’s Tent
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers say a seven-year-old girl from Georgia has died after a tree fell on the family’s tent in Elkmont Campground.The other family members, including fathe...
Jul 27, 2022
TDOT Warns Sevier County Motorists of an Indefinite Bridge Closure
The Tennessee Department of Transportation says drivers in Sevier County need to be aware of a bridge collapse that has closed State Route 339 (Jones Cove Road) near Wilhite Road in Sevier County.Heav...
Jul 26, 2022
The Blount County Sheriff’s Office Alerting Resident’s of a Scam
A scam caller impersonating officers has been making rounds in Blount County, according to authorities.Blount County Sheriff James Lee Berrong warned citizens to be careful after getting reports of an...
Jul 25, 2022
Dollywood’s Dreammore Resort and Spa Looking to be Number One on the 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Family Resort by USA Today
Photo Courtesy of WVLTAfter being named runner-up in 2021 by USA Today Readers in the publication's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards for Best Family Resort, Dollywood's DreamMore Resort and Spa has anoth...
Jul 20, 2022
An Investigating is On-Going and a KCSO Officer is on Leave Following a DUI Arrest
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after one of their officers is arrested for DUI by the Knoxville Police Department.Officer Sean McElyea has been placed on administrative leave ...
Jul 18, 2022
What Should you do if Bitten by a Brown Recluse Spider?
Although experts said brown recluse spiders are not as common in East Tennessee as in other parts of the state, they still exist around the area.Christopher Smith said while outside Saturday, he was b...
Jul 13, 2022
Medic Regional Blood Center’s Annual Summer Cookout is Coming up This Month
Medic Regional Blood Center says blood product usage continues to be high and inventory is low to critical for most blood types.Medic staff will be grilling hot dogs at various locations from the July...
Jul 12, 2022
Governor Bill Lee Speaks Out Following Reports of Negative Comments Made About Public School Teachers
Governor Bill Lee spoke out Wednesday following reports of negative comments that were made about public school teachers.Governor Lee was reportedly at a reception in Cool Springs hosted by Hillsdale ...
Jul 07, 2022
Knox County Schools Show Improvement in ELA and Math Scores
Knox County Schools saw growth in English Language Arts (ELA) and math scores according to TCAP scores released today, even as the effects of the pandemic remain evident.The latest round of scores ref...
Jul 07, 2022
What's your interest level in Tennessee vs. Illinois in the Music City Bowl?
KNOXVILLE, TN – November 29, 2025 – Quarterback Joey Aguilar #6 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Elliot Walker/Tennessee Athletics
Voting Ends: Dec 30, 2025 | 9:00 PM