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Loudon County Tornado Injures Five People, National Weather Service Says

Loudon County Tornado Injures Five People, National Weather Service Says

Philadelphia, TN (WOKI) UPDATE: The National Weather Service confirming that a tornado touched down Friday morning in Loudon County. NWS officials say the storm, which blew through the Philadelphia area near Holt Road at Stockton Valley Road, involved an EF-0 tornado, two miles long and 200 yards wide. Officials report five people were injured during…MORE

Discover the Smokies with New Summer and Fall Public Programs

Discover the Smokies with New Summer and Fall Public Programs

GATLINBURG, TN — Join us this summer and fall for a series of exciting, family-friendly programs in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, starting June 7. Visitors are invited to take a hike with a ranger, learn about mountain life, meet some of the creatures that call the Smokies’ home, trek into the dark and much more.  …MORE

McGhee Tyson Airport Adding Direct Flights to Memphis, Key West

McGhee Tyson Airport Adding Direct Flights to Memphis, Key West

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Visiting Memphis or Key West, Florida from Knoxville just got easy! Officials with McGhee Tyson Airport announcing Wednesday that nonstop service to Memphis and Key West is slated to begin in the fall. Allegiant Airlines will be taking passengers to the two new stops. According to the airline’s website, a ticket to…MORE

Flo Rida to Perform at Tennessee Valley Fair

Flo Rida to Perform at Tennessee Valley Fair

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) An iconic American rapper and singer-songwriter is coming to the Tennessee Valley Fair. Fair representatives announcing Tuesday that Flo Rida will be performing at this year’s upcoming fair on Thursday, September 11 at 8:00 p.m. “From ‘My House’ to ‘Right Round’—this is a show guaranteed to get the party started,” the Tennessee…MORE

Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Days to begin Next Month

Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Days to begin Next Month

GATLINBURG, TN (WOKI) Great Smoky Mountains National Park will offer the first Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Day of the year on June 18. Vehicle-free days provide opportunities for pedestrians and cyclists to experience the 11-mile Cades Cove Loop Road without motor vehicles.  Vehicle-free days will continue every Wednesday through September 24.   Reminders for vehicle-free day: …MORE

Concerts on the Square Returning to Downtown Knoxville
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Concerts on the Square Returning to Downtown Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The City of Knoxville has announced free live music will soon return to downtown Knoxville. Concerts on the Square will be held on Tuesdays in May, June and September, and on Third Thursdays from May through September, all from 7-9 p.m. The festivities kick off on May 6 with the first…MORE