Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The YWCA will be renovating its building to help more members of the community as well as their own residents.

“Keys of Hope” at the YWCA helps women who otherwise would be without a place to live.

It focuses on transitioning to permanent housing and self-sufficiency. Assistance programs include financial and mental health counseling as well as addiction recovery.

The new building will be named the Nancy J Land Center, and its namesakes are proud to support an organization that supports so many others.

The building is still $1.6 million away from being fully funded.

If you would like to donate to Keys of Hope, please click here.

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Two men are facing charges after Knoxville Police find firearms in a car during a traffic stop early Wednesday morning.

Knoxville Police Department officials say officers stopped a car around 12:20 a.m. after witnessing a traffic violation at the intersection of Kenner Avenue and McConnell Street.

While searching the car, officers found three loaded firearms, including an “assault-style rifle” and over $2,500 from suspected drug sales.

An 18-year-old faces weapon and drug charges, while a 23-year-old was charged with convicted felon in possession of a weapon and resisting arrest.

Knoxville Police did not release the men’s names.

Oak Ridge, TN (WOKI / WVLT) Although it has yet to be signed into law, a bill passed Tuesday allowing teachers and staff state-wide to request to carry a concealed handgun inside schools, will not fly in Oak Ridge.

WVLT reporting that representatives with Oak Ridge Schools issued a statement Wednesday indicating that the system “will not allow teachers or school staff to carry firearms in [its] buildings” even if Governor Bill Lee signs the measure.

“Should Governor Lee sign the legislation allowing concealed firearms in schools into law, Oak Ridge Schools will not allow teachers or school staff to carry firearms in our buildings,” the school system said in a statement. “As educators, it is our duty and privilege to keep our students and staff safe, and we remain committed to implementing effective and comprehensive policies that prioritize the well-being of everyone in Oak Ridge Schools.”

Representatives also stated that the school system feels no need to arm teachers, given its relationship with Oak Ridge law enforcement and safety regulations.

“We are grateful for our partnership with Oak Ridge law enforcement agencies and believe that our School Resource Officers and ongoing investments in safety infrastructure have a greater positive impact on our overall safety than arming staff would,” the statement said.