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Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Days to begin Next Month
GATLINBURG, TN (WOKI) Great Smoky Mountains National Park will offer the first Cades Cove Vehicle-Free Day of the year on June 18. Vehicle-free days provide opportunities for pedestrians and cyclists ...
Cumulus Media May 08, 2025

Concerts on the Square Returning to Downtown Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The City of Knoxville has announced free live music will soon return to downtown Knoxville.Concerts on the Square will be held on Tuesdays in May, June and September, a...
Cumulus Media May 06, 2025

The Alternative was to do Nothing’ | Blount County DA Calls for Change after Former Gym Teacher‘s Sentencing
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The Blount County District Attorney behind the sentencing of a former gym teacher accused of inappropriately touching students released a statement explaining the laws ...
Cumulus Media May 04, 2025

Body Found Along Nolichucky River Identified as Man Missing from Flooding Caused by Helene
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WVLT) – A body found along the Nolichucky River on Thursday has been identified as a man who went missing from flooding caused by Helene.The body was found Thursday afternoo...
Cumulus Media May 04, 2025

Gatlinburg Police Reminding People to be BearWise
Gatlinburg police reminding people that as spring is here so are the bears.Officials say whether you live here or are visiting the area, it is important to take proper precautions to remain BearWise.I...
Cumulus Media May 01, 2025

Cherokee National Forest Crews to Close Road for Repairs
Newport, TN (WOKI) The U.S. Forest Service announcing Wednesday that crews would be closing a portion of Rocky Top Road in the Cherokee National Forest for road repairs in June.According to officials,...
Cumulus Media Apr 30, 2025

Synchronous Firefly Lottery and Viewing Dates for 2025
GATLINBURG, Tenn.- Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host its annual synchronous firefly viewing opportunity at Elkmont from May 29-June 5. The public can apply for this opportunity by entering...
Cumulus Media Apr 29, 2025

These Private Schools in East Tennessee are Accepting School Vouchers
Applications for Tennessee's Education Freedom Scholarship program launch in less than a month for all families across the state.According to the state Department of Education, the majority of the 210...
Cumulus Media Apr 29, 2025

Knox County Residents Get a Chance to Visit the Observation Deck in the Sunsphere Free
Visit Knoxville says Knox County residents can enjoy free local Sunsphere days from May through October.Those with a physical copy of their Knox County driver's license can visit the observation deck ...
Cumulus Media Apr 28, 2025

One Person is Facing Charges after Failed Traffic Stop in Blount County Ends in a Police Chase and Crash
One person is facing charges following a police chase after a failed traffic stop in Blount County.The Blount County Sheriff's Office confirmed a crash on Chapman Highway Friday night started as a tra...
Cumulus Media Apr 22, 2025