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Date set for switch to new Alcoa Highway off-ramp to UT Medical Center

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The construction of the new Alcoa Highway interchange near the University of Tennessee Medical Center will soon hit a notable milestone with the opening of a new off-ramp. Depending on favorable weather conditions, the new off-ramp for northbound Alcoa Highway to Cherokee Trail is scheduled to open at 6 a.m. on […]

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Tennessee Rep. Jeremy Faison Stepping Down After 16 Years Representing District 11

COCKE COUNTY, TN (WOKI / WVLT) – After more than a decade and a half in the Tennessee General Assembly, State Representative Jeremy Faison is ending his tenure representing District 11, saying it is time for new leadership and fresh ideas. Faison, a Cocke County native, has represented District...

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‘A Claiborne County Christmas’ set for Nov. 14,

“A Claiborne County Christmas” is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 14, from 1 to 6 p.m. on Main Street in Tazewell. The event will feature local performers, vendors, food trucks, activities […]

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Annual ‘Aging: A Family Affair’ conference connects Knox County seniors, caregivers with vital resources

The CAC Office on Aging hosted the 42nd annual “Aging: A Family Affair” conference, offering sessions on Medicare, estate planning and healthcare to 350 seniors and caregivers. Why It Matters. Knox County is home a growing population of adults aged 60 and older, creating high demand for resources...

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Disruptive threats pile up at Knox County schools, but fall from national highs

Threats made at schools are hugely disruptive. Everyone has to evacuate , police officers sweep and secure school grounds, and the community is left feeling uneasy after a student makes an oftentimes impulsive decision. After Hardin Valley Middle School administrators got tired of responding to threats – especially vague ones scribbled on restroom walls, which they have to take seriously nonetheless – they called on parents and volunteers to step in as monitors. Now all restrooms are closed during class time. Students can only go in one at a time, signing in and out when they do, with an adult volunteer checking the restroom between visits. "It's almost like a daily thing now. We need to get the word out to not only our kids, but have them have conversations with their friends about how this can backfire on them, how this can make them juvenile delinquents," said Lee Ann Eaves, the Hardin Valley school board representative. Police have responded to 98 calls for threats at Knox County Schools in 2026. Threats are defined as "any kind of verbal or written messaging with intent to cause mass destruction or (mass) casualty." Get the Daily Briefing newsletter: Keep up with the

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Hardin Valley Community Center moves toward construction

Plans for the new Hardin Valley Community Center are moving forward, with land preparation for the building now underway. The Knox County facility will be built on a 4.5-acre site at 12734 Hickory Creek Road in Knoxville. The planned 3,800-square-foot community center will provide a dedicated gathering place for residents in the growing Hardin Valley area.

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Check Knox County retention rates to see if teachers are staying at your school

Nearly 88% of Knox County Schools teachers stayed in the district for the 2024-25 school year, bouncing back from an eight-year record low in the 2023-24 school year, state data shows. Knox County is retaining its teachers at the same rate as Tennessee is, but that hasn't always been the case. Between 2019 and 2023, KCS consistently retained a lower percentage than the state average, according to data available from the Tennessee Department of Education since 2017-18. Data is not yet available for the 2025-26 school year, but is expected with the release of the state's annual report card this winter. Here's a comparison of retention rates between Knox County Schools and Tennessee since 2017-18: Knox County Schools 2017-18: 88.4% 2018-19: 91.8% 2019-20: 88.7% 2020-21: 86.6% 2021-22: 88.9% 2022-23: 88.7% 2023-24: 71.3% 2024-25: 87.6% State of Tennessee 2017-18: 90.9% 2018-19: 91.2% 2019-20: 90.9% 2020-21: 88.1% 2021-22: 92.1% 2022-23: 91.5% 2023-24: 85.4% 2024-25: 87.8% While new data won't be available for a few months, survey findings from the Tennessee Educator Survey show positive indicators for retention. Over 80% of teachers said they planned to continue teaching at their schools, according to the Tennessee Education Research Alliance. Outside of other/personal reasons, teachers

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People who live near Kentucky, Tennessee border share fun rivalry ahead of Saturday’s big game

Williamsburg, Ky. (WKYT) - People in Whitley County who are Kentucky fans have friends and family who are Tennessee fans, and residents say Saturday’s Kentucky-Tennessee football game carries added weight because of it. Church and the rivalry. Ralph Davis lives in Tennessee but goes to church in Kentucky. He...

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Overnight Lane Closures Planned on James White Parkway Next Week

KNOXVILLE, TN (WOKI) – Motorists traveling through downtown Knoxville will encounter overnight lane closures on James White Parkway next week as crews perform maintenance work on a bridge along the route. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, one lane in each direction on James White Parkway, also known...

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Knoxville Seeks Public Input on $22 Million Chapman Highway Safety Improvement Project

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) — The City of Knoxville is asking residents to help shape the future of safety improvements along Chapman Highway as planners move forward with a major transportation project aimed at reducing crashes and making the busy corridor safer for everyone. City officials hosted an...

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Knox County woman mistakenly flagged as convicted felon during early voting

After 18 years away from the ballot box, Stephanie White was ready to make her voice heard. But when she went to Knox County's Downtown West polling location during early voting, workers told her she was flagged in the system as a convicted felon. "He turned the screen so that...

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Groundbreaking at Former St. Mary's Hospital Site

DGA Residential, along with community leaders and partners, officially broke ground Nov. 4, 2026, on Riella at Oakwood, a 170-unit multi-generational affordable housing community at the former St. Mary’s Hospital site in North Knoxville. Participants in the ceremony, from left, are: Becky Wade, KCDC board; Ben Bentley, KCDC executive director and CEO; Peter Hall and Mark Taylor, Dominion; Craig Cobb, DGA Residential; Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon; Knoxville City Councilman Charles Thomas; Walter Perry, HUD; Ralph Perrey, THDA; Eric Schmittou, Pinnacle Financial Partners; Rob Rotach, Walker & Dunlop; and Drew Sutherland, Empire. Image by DGA Residential.

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St. Mary’s redevelopment will bring 160 housing units to North Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Construction of a $70-million housing development on the former St. Mary’s Hospital site in North Knoxville has begun. City leaders joined state and federal partners for a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday on the Riella at Oakwood project, which will add around 160 new housing units. Local developer Dominion Group will preserve […]

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Some South Knoxville residents concerned about wildlife near homes

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As residential development continues around South Knoxville, some neighbors said wildlife is losing its natural habitat and increasingly showing up on their properties. This includes unwelcome visitors like bears and coyotes. In Tarklin Valley a bear popped up on Monday. Bruce Powell, who lives in Tarklin Valley with his wife, Cindy, […]

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Three East Tennessee counties to get mental health clinicians through grant

ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee government plans to hire mental health clinicians to serve several rural counties using a federal grant. Tennessee plans to use part of a $10 million grant to expand its Co-located Mental Health Services at County Health Departments program into Anderson, Cumberland, Hawkins, Bradley, Coffee, Montgomery, and Tipton Counties.

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Lighting upgrades to illuminate Knoxville’s Sunsphere in 2027

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Another project to improve the Sunsphere is underway, with Visit Knoxville and the City of Knoxville working together to light up the exterior of the iconic landmark. On Wednesday, the partnership announced the third phase of upgrades for the Sunsphere was underway to showcase Knoxville’s iconic skyline and celebrate the city’s […]

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Knoxville faith group to host vigil, walk through downtown for Transgender Day of Remembrance

A multi-faith group will be hosting an event to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance. The event is slated for 7 p.m. on Nov. 19. Pride Interfaith Knox is made up of multiple area faith groups “dedicated to the ongoing support and enrichment of Knoxville’s LGBTQIA+ community.”. Catch Up.

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