More than 125 Soldiers from the Tennessee National Guard’s 1175th Transportation Company departed Tennessee Wednesday, October 11, on the first leg of a year-long deployment to the Southwest border. The 1175th, headquartered in Tullahoma and with a detachment in Brownsville, is a transportation unit comprised of National Guardsmen trained in various logistics, maintenance, and combat…… MORE
Governor Bill Lee says flags in Tennessee will fly at half-staff for the rest of the week to honor the people who died in the Israel-Hamas conflict. The most recent bout of violence began after a Hamas surprise attack against Israel on Saturday, which the Governor condemned as an act of terrorism. The date marked…… MORE
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), in partnership with the City of Knoxville and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has purchased 2323 W. Blount Ave. This piece of land is the primary part needed for the city to construct a new pedestrian bridge. “This strategic acquisition is a critical step in realizing our community’s vision, which…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A man found guilty in April for the 2020 murders of three women has been sentenced to life without parole plus 37 years. In April 2023, 27 year-old Desmon Rhea was convicted of First and Second Degree Murder, as well as other charges, in the March 2020 deaths of Juliana White, 29;…… MORE
Townsend, TN (WOKI) The second bear in three days has died at Appalachian Bear Rescue. ABR officials Tuesday announcing that Burrito Bear passed away Monday night, October 9. Curators have determined that there is some sort of illness traveling between the bears, and have called in University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine doctors to…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a shooting Monday night on Chapman Highway near Shoney’s. KPD officials say officers responded to 2401 Chapman Highway around 10:30 p.m. to find a 52-year-old man in the parking lot who had been shot. He was taken to UT Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. While there…… MORE
As the conflict in Israel continues, people here in East Tennessee are coming together to help those in the line of danger. The Knoxville Jewish Alliance held a prayer rally Monday night where nearly 100 people came together to pray. If you couldn’t make it to the prayer rally, there are other ways you can…… MORE
Voter Registration Deadline – the deadline to register to vote, as well as to register as a property qualified voter, in the November 7th, 2023 City of Knoxville Regular Election is Tuesday, October 10th, 2023. Individuals wishing to register to vote can visit or https://ovr.govote.tn.gov/visit either of the two Knox County Election Commission offices. 3rd Quarter Campaign Financial Disclosures…… MORE
An investigation is underway following an early morning structure fire in North Knoxville. Knoxville fire department crews responding to the 2800 block of Linden Avenue and found flames at the back of the structure which is a small residential apartment complex. Residents were evacuated and there were working smoke alarms. No injuries were reported. The…… MORE
Nashville, TN (WOKI) The Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office, south of Nashville, is out with advice for all Tennesseans on what to do if you spot a cow that’s gone rogue. RCSO officials say the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Crime Unit (ACU) is responsible for locking up cows on the loose. Residents concerned about wandering…… MORE
