Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials announced that Greenbrier Road, Porters Creek Trail, Brushy Mountain Trail, and campsites 31, 32, and 33 are now open to public use. Old Settlers Trail and Grapeyard Ridge Trail re-opened to public use earlier this month. Ramsey Cascades Road and Ramsey Cascades Trail will remain closed until the trail…… MORE
A man was arrested on Wednesday after he reportedly shot at a truck, according to a report obtained by WVLT News. At around 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, officers responded to a possible shooting on the I-75 South entrance ramp on Emory Road. When officers arrived they spoke with Trey Bailey, who was standing outside his…… 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
Great Smoky Mountains National Park rangers are searching for a 69-year-old man in the Deep Creek area of the park. Gordon Kaye from Tampa, FL was last seen in the lower loop of Deep Creek Campground this past Saturday and his family reported him missing on Wednesday. He may be suffering from a mental health…… MORE
Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon presents her proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year in her State of the City address. The almost $433 million proposed budget does not include a property tax increase. A main focus for Kincannon’s proposed budget is the need for housing in the city. $7.5 million dollars will go toward affordable…… 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
The U.S. Justice Department files a lawsuit challenging Tennessee’s new law banning transgender youth from receiving gender-affirming care. The federal government is seeking to invalidate the statute because they say “no person should be denied access to necessary medical care just because of their transgender status. The DOJ says the law violates the Constitution’s equal…… MORE
The largest expansion ever at Anakeesta is underway with a development designed to bring the whole family together. Sounds of construction erect some of the largest birdhouses you’ll ever find. This is Birdventure where you can play in the birdhouse or slide down the side. “This facility is really supposed to get our guests playing…… MORE
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park say visitors will be able to view the highly-anticipated synchronous fireflies from June 4 through June 11. You will be able to enter a lottery for vehicle reservations starting Friday at 10 a.m. the lottery will close on May 1st at 8 p.m. Those interested will be able to…… MORE
An investigation is underway to determine the cause of a North Knox County house fire that injures a Rural Metro firefighter. It happened yesterday morning in the 9200 block of Old Maynardville Pike, Crews made an aggressive attack to stop the spread but the fire had already reached the attic and was spreading rapidly throughout…… MORE
