NASHVILLE– The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) has announced the Lee Administration’s new proposed investment of $3 million to reach families in need on Friday. If approved by the Tennessee General Assembly, the department will provide a $120 one-time payment to eligible children in SNAP and TANF households in underserved or unserved counties identified…… MORE
Murfreesboro, TN (WOKI) University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd delivered his annual ‘State of the University’ address Thursday. Boyd says that after 230 years, the state of the university is stronger than it’s ever been. “I’m happy to report that after 230 years, the state of the university is stronger than it’s ever been…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) In the wake of devastation wrought months ago by Hurricane Helene comes some good news for Cocke County. The Federal Emergency Management Agency will cover 75% of the cost to rebuild Conway Bridge, a historic structure in Cocke County. The bridge, previously spanning the Nolichucky River, was built around 1925 and was…… MORE
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (Wednesday, February 12, 2025) — With hiring events in full swing for Dollywood’s 40th anniversary season, another national publication has recognized Dollywood as one of America’s best. Announced today, Forbes has placed Dollywood on its 10th annual list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. The Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, park is the only theme park to rank on…… MORE
(Story courtesy of WVLT / WSMV) Nashville, TN (WSMV) U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty has announced his run for re-election. The former Ambassador to Japan was elected to his position in the U.S. Senate back in 2020. “I am pleased to announce my candidacy for re-election to the United States Senate. It has been the honor…… MORE
(Nashville – WVLT/WOKI) The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Tennessee announced the indictment of eight Venezuelan nationals allegedly connected to a human trafficking operation. The indictment alleges all eight worked together to recruit and bring women from Central and South America to the U.S., specifically to Tennessee and other states, to operate…… MORE
Story courtesy of our news partner WVLT UPDATE: SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) Megan Boswell’s murder trial began on Wednesday, Feb. 5 in Sullivan County. Boswell is accused of killing her 15-month-old daughter, Evelyn Boswell, in December 2019. She was reported missing in February 2020 and found dead the following month. Day Six Day six of…… MORE
Some Tennessee Lawmakers are making another push to raise the state’s minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $20 an hour. A Memphis Democratic Representative and Senator are behind a renewed push to raise minimum wage. Tennessee is one of 20 states that have a minimum wage set at the federal minimum, according to the…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Zoo Knoxville is mourning the loss of Dolly, a 56-year-old Southern white rhinoceros who called Zoo Knoxville home since 1976. Zoo officials making the announcement Thursday say Dolly was euthanized humanely following a decline in her mobility. Zoo Knoxville says that Dolly’s care team had been managing age-related conditions for some time,…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A burger restaurant, known to be among the best of the best, is planning to expand in Tennessee. In-N-Out Burger is primarily found out west, but now there appears to be several new locations coming to the Volunteer state. The Memphis Journal is reporting nine Tennessee cities will have In-N-Out locations, including…… MORE
