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Dollywood’s Dreammore Resort and Spa Looking to be Number One on the 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Family Resort by USA Today

Dollywood’s Dreammore Resort and Spa Looking to be Number One on the 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards for Best Family Resort by USA Today

After being named runner-up in 2021 by USA Today Readers in the publication’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Family Resort, Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort and Spa has another opportunity to be named number one in the category. DreamMore Resort, which celebrates its seventh anniversary this month, has quickly become a sought-after resort. With the upcoming…MORE

Murder Suspect Dies From Self-Inflicted Gun Shot Wound

Murder Suspect Dies From Self-Inflicted Gun Shot Wound

A man wanted for murder died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after he barricaded himself in his home on Monday night, according to the Knox County Sheriff. The suspect, later identified as Christopher David Price, was walking down the street when he saw officers, according to KCSO officials. He ran into his nearby house, Smoky Mountain…MORE

An Investigating is On-Going and a KCSO Officer is on Leave Following a DUI Arrest

An Investigating is On-Going and a KCSO Officer is on Leave Following a DUI Arrest

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after one of their officers is arrested for DUI by the Knoxville Police Department. Officer Sean McElyea has been placed on administrative leave with pay while an internal investigation is conducted into his arrest Saturday. Officer McElyea is assigned to KCSO’s juvenile transportation division. Sheriff Tom Spangler’s statement…MORE

Operation Southern Slow Down is Underway

Operation Southern Slow Down is Underway

Operation Southern Slow Down is underway in five southeastern states, including here in Tennessee. The operation is an effort to stop the increase of people driving over the speed limit. The operation that lasts until July 24. Tennessee Office of Highway Safety says speeding drivers are almost three times more likely to be involved in…MORE