The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a motorcycle on Western Avenue. It happened Wednesday night near University Avenue. Police believe the motorcycle was driving west on Western Avenue when it was rear-ended by a vehicle, believed to be a silver or a light-colored sedan, that drove away from the scene.…… MORE
Hardin Valley Academy has dismissed students early after a gas valve in a science lab was left running overnight, causing disruptions to learning.
Knox County Schools says the air was tested and no trace of gas was detected.
Due to the smell, the school is still dismissing.
Students officially left at 1 p.m.… MORE
A military investigation is underway and nine soldiers are dead after two Blackhawks from Fort Campbell crashed on Wednesday night in Trigg County, according to Fort Campbell officials. Fort Campbell officials confirmed two 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) helicopters were involved in a crash and confirmed all nine crew members died as a result. The…… MORE
Officials with the Knoxville Fire Department are investigating two early morning fires. Crews were first called to Beaumont Avenue and McSpadden Street area for a church fire. Due to heavy fire and rapidly changing conditions, the crew was forced outside to fight that fire. The building is a total loss. The second fire on Baxter…… MORE
Knoxville Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian-involved crash. It happened this morning on Dandridge Avenue near Hazen Street when calls came in for an unresponsive person believed to have been hit by a car. Responding Knoxville Fire Department and AMR personnel attempted life-saving measures but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Police believe…… MORE
Talks of stricter gun control being talked about by lawmakers following the tragic shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville this week which left seven people dead, including the suspect. Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett says changing gun laws isn’t the answer to end gun violence changing the hearts of people is the answer. The victims…… MORE
Knoxville Police say this will be an extraordinary busy weekend with several big events going on ranging from festivals to tournaments and concerts. Some events include The Big Ears Festival, The Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon, Dogwood Arts’ Chalk Walk, The Eagles concert and the second home match of Knoxville’s new professional soccer team One Knox…… MORE
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating the cause of an early morning house fire in North Knoxville. Crews responding to Cedar Heights Road after someone driving by called to report the fire then knocked on the door of the home, a woman and her dog were inside and they made it out safe. The caller…… MORE
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating the cause of an early morning fire at a North Knoxville home. Crews called to Hayes Road near High School Road and found heavy fire coming from the rear of the home. KFD says no one was home at the time of the fire. No pets were found inside…… MORE
The Historic Dogwood Trails open once again this Saturday to kick off Knoxville’s favorite springtime celebration. Dogwood Arts is celebrating 68 years of its Trails & Gardens program by featuring the Trails of North Knoxville in 2023: Fountain City, North Hills, and Halls/Timberline. The Dogwood Trails, Open Gardens, and Camera Sites are open to the…… MORE
