Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Tennessee airports discovered a total of 319 firearms in travelers’ carry-on luggage in 2024, an increase of six from the 2023 statewide total. Nashville International Airport (BNA) led the state with 188 guns found, the fifth highest 2024 total nationwide. While BNA matched their 2023 total, Memphis International (MEM)…… MORE
An investigation is underway after a person is injured in a rollover crash. Rural Metro Fire says crews responded to the crash on Tazewell Pike near Mountain Shadow Drive early last night (Tuesday) and had to forcibly open the car door to get the person out. They were taken to the hospital with what appeared…… MORE
Sweetwater, TN (WOKI) The Sweetwater Police Department is investigating the distribution of flyers that claim to be from the Ku Klux Klan. Officials with the department took to social media stating that they are working to identify where the materials came from. Text on the flyers alongside a drawing of Uncle Sam tell people to…… MORE
(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Nashville, TN (WOKI) Dolly Parton’s upcoming Broadway musical will be making a stop in Tennessee before heading to New York. The country superstar announced on Tuesday that Dolly: An Original Musical will open for the first time on Belmont University’s campus in July. “It just seemed right to premiere the story of…… MORE
A major road project is set to get underway in North Knox County in August. The Tennessee Department of Transportation says the project in Powell to help alleviate traffic on Emory Road at I-75. They are planning to add a diverted diamond interchange similar to the one at I-40’s exit 407, the Sevierville exit. TDOT’s…… MORE
UPDATE: The Blount County Sheriff’s Office is thanking the public for their help finding77-year-old Jerry Austin who left his Maryville home on Blockhouse Road yesterday (Monday) afternoon. He has been found safe. Original Story: The Blount County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding a missing Maryville man. 77-year-old Jerry Austin left his home on…… MORE
Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler provides a timeline of events that led up to David Batts’ death, saying that officers committed no wrongdoing. Spangler says Batts was arrested on January 7th for sexual battery at UT Medical Center and taken to the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility. Due to for not complying with authorities. Spangler says…… MORE
Seminar will be held on Saturday, March 1st Register at www.knoxvotes.org Knoxville – What steps do I need to take to run for elected office? Why is the ballot ordered a certain way? How do Knox County and the State of Tennessee ensure fair and accurate elections? Why did my polling place change? These are just a few…… MORE
2024 was a record-breaking year at TYS, McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) welcomed 3.3 MILLION passengers, marking a 17.8% increase over 2023. In addition, here are a few more numbers of interest. In 2024 at TYS: McGhee Tyson officials say to everyone who traveled with us this year: THANK YOU! Chances are, you’ve noticed just how…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) The Knox County Sheriff’s Office has ended its investigation into a Farragut priest. Father Joseph Reed was placed on leave in December after being accused of violating boundaries within the Knoxville Diocese’s Safe Environment Policy. The diocese sent out a letter to the congregation when Reed was first placed on leave, indicating…… MORE
