Advance Knox Seeks Community Input on Transportation Projects. During what is being called Priorities Week, Knox County is launching the third and final round of community input for Advance Knox where the community is being asked to weigh in on proposed transportation projects.There will be five in-person and two virtual meetings where attendees will be…… MORE
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office charge a man with money laundering and selling Schedule VI drugs to underage people. KCSO using an undercover, underage person on two occasions at Al’s Market on Wesst Emory Rd, both times the underage operator was able to purchase Delta-9 THC without having their ID checked. After testing, police determined…… MORE
Local companies to offer shuttle services at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Visitors encouraged to plan ahead to avoid parking congestion. Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials are pleased to announce shuttle services for visitors to access some of the most popular park destinations. Several local commercial businesses will provide shuttle services to locations where…… MORE
University of Tennessee Police say a man is charged after breaking into a Fraternity House on campus. WVLT reporting Justin Hopkins was reportedly charged with reckless threatening an act of mass violence on school property, aggravated burglary, carrying a weapon on school property and aggravated criminal trespass after UT Police responded to a break-in call…… MORE
Tennessee lawmakers looking at many bills this session they expect will help keep children and the community safe. Many bills involve more driving regulations for distracted drivers, harsher penalties for suspects accused of harming children and a new approach to informing youth about voting. Some of those include: Bill: SB0531 Goal: Requires the Department of…… MORE
A two-day undercover operation by special agents with the TBI Human Trafficking Unit, the Bristol Police Department, the 2nd Judicial District Drug Task Force, Homeland Security Investigations, and the 2nd Judicial District Attorney General’s Office has resulted in the arrest of eleven men accused of seeking illicit sex from minors. Over a two-day period beginning…… MORE
MEDIC Regional Blood Center is kicked off Blood Bank Madness with participating blood centers across the nation beginning Monday, March 6. Inspired by the collegiate level basketball tournament, the second annual Blood Bank Madness includes 10 teams competing for the champion title to see which donor base rolls up their sleeves for some friendly competition.…… MORE
MEDIC Regional Blood Center is kicked off Blood Bank Madness with participating blood centers across the nation beginning Monday, March 6. Inspired by the collegiate level basketball tournament, the second annual Blood Bank Madness includes 10 teams competing for the champion title to see which donor base rolls up their sleeves for some friendly competition.…… MORE
Fort Kid Park reopens in Downtown Knoxville after getting some much needed improvements. Fort Kid offering new ADA improvements, connectivity to the Knoxville Museum of Art and a play structure designed following extensive community input. Some other improvements include an accessible play surface, fort tower and slide, fully-accessible merry-go-round and more. The upgrades cost nearly…… MORE
Knox County Election Commission to begin issuing petitions for City of Knoxville Elections on Monday, March 20 Individuals who wish to run for office in the 2023 City of Knoxville Elections can pick up a petition from the Knox County Election Commission beginning Monday, March 20th, 2023. The offices on the ballot will be: All…… MORE
