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TN Higher Education Officials Announce FAFSA Deadline Extended to Aug. 1

TN Higher Education Officials Announce FAFSA Deadline Extended to Aug. 1

Nashville, TN (WOKI) The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) and the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) Friday announced one final extension of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) deadline for the Tennessee Promise scholarship program. The new FAFSA deadline is extended to Thursday, August 1 for students wanting to remain eligible for the…MORE

Mead’s Quarry Lake to be Closed Longer than Expected

Mead’s Quarry Lake to be Closed Longer than Expected

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A popular swimming hole in South Knoxville will remain closed for the time being following a dangerous rock wall collapse over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Officials with Ijams Nature Center announcing Thursday that Mead’s Quarry Lake will be closed longer than expected after a portion of the rock wall at the…MORE

Sunset Cinema: Movies in the Park Series Announced

Sunset Cinema: Movies in the Park Series Announced

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.— Knox County is hosting its second annual Sunset Cinema: Movies in the Park Series. The Sunset Cinema is a perfect way to spend a night in the great outdoors, with popular movies showing throughout the summer months. “Folks from here and across the region love these events, and it’s a good chance to…MORE

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Expecting Crowds for Memorial Day Weekend

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Expecting Crowds for Memorial Day Weekend

Gatlinburg, TN (WOKI) If you are planning an escape to the mountains this Memorial Day weekend, Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials say preparation is everything and have compiled a list of suggestions for making sure you enjoy your time in the park. Topping their list, officials say you should plan your trip to include…MORE