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Jefferson County mayor pleads guilty to DUI in a county vehicle
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — Jefferson County Mayor Mark Potts pleaded guilty and was sentenced after driving under the influence in a county vehicle in 2023. Potts was sentenced to one year in jail but only has to serve 48 hours behind bars, according to court records. He can't drive for one year and he must go to driving school.
KCSO: Hardin Valley Middle student charged after bomb threat
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knox County Sheriff's Office said a seventh-grade Hardin Valley Middle School student was charged after a bomb threat at the school on Wednesday. KCSO's Explosive Device Unit responded to the school and cleared a suspicious backpack, according to the sheriff's office. The student was charged...
Driver killed after CSX train crashes into car, CSX reports
VONORE, Tenn. — One person is dead after a CSX train crashed into them Friday morning, according to a spokesperson with CSX Transportation. At around 7:56 a.m., the train crashed into a vehicle at the Evans Street and Old Slag Road crossing in Vonore. Monroe County officials responded to...
'I wish I would've seen it a long time ago' | Blount Co. leaders expand investigation into former PE teacher accused of misconduct with kids
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — For the first time in a while, a Blount County Commission meeting attracted a full house of attendees Thursday. On the agenda was whether to expand an investigation into Joseph Dalton, a former teacher with Blount County Schools who pleaded guilty to five counts of offensive touching.
Centro Hispano hosts 2024 Latino Awards Thursday evening, honoring prominent community members
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Centro Hispano's biggest fundraiser of the year kicked off in downtown Knoxville Thursday evening, bringing together the area's Hispanic community for an evening to celebrate the people and organizations who made the biggest impact. The 2024 Latino Awards marked 19 years of service, and during the...
Parents and teachers get legal representation to address safety concerns at Jefferson Elementary School
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. — Parents and teachers at Jefferson Elementary School are pursuing legal help to get further information about the health and safety of the environment at the school. The Milberg Group is representing parents but is not suing anyone, according to Adam Edwards, a Senior Partner with...
'Things probably got out hand' | Jefferson Co. neighbors speak on woman charged with animal cruelty
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. — On Sept. 16, the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office said a woman was facing 55 animal abuse charges after authorities found dozens of dogs in poor condition in her care. WBIR obtained the sheriff's office's preliminary investigative report, which said Detective Sergeant Jacob Gentry reported being "overwhelmed...
Morgan Wallen concerts at Neyland Stadium will affect UT classes, parking
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Students and faculty are bracing for an influx of fans expected to show up for Morgan Wallen's weekend performances at Neyland Stadium. The East Tennessee native and country music singer will perform on Friday and Sunday. Each performance is expected to draw 80,000 fans, the university said.
Temporary outage planned for SNAP EBT cards across the state
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — There will be a temporary Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) outage from Saturday to Sunday, according to the Tennessee Department of Human Services. This means EBT cardholders will not be able to use their cards for food and cash purchases or cash withdrawals this weekend. The outage is due to a vendor conversion by TDHS.
Sevier Co. leaders say auto parts manufacturer will stop operations in area, impacting over 170 employees
SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. — Sevier County leaders said Thursday they were disappointed to hear that Tenneco, an auto parts manufacturer with facilities across the globe, would soon stop operations in Sevier County. Its Sevier County location is located near Sevierville. Leaders said the company has been a part of...
Knoxville installs new safety measures at intersection near West HS to protect pedestrians
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knoxville leaders said crews recently installed curb safety improvements at an intersection near West High School, months after a student was hit by a vehicle. A release from the city said the student was crossing Sutherland Avenue along a crosswalk when a vehicle hit the student....
Gibbs Ruritan Park to be renovated after $140,000 donation by Morgan Wallen Foundation
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A 30-acre Knox County park that offers families and teams a chance to play on several baseball and softball fields will soon be renovated after a $140,000 donation. The Morgan Wallen Foundation said Thursday it would make the donation ahead of the country music singer's performance...
Great Smoky Mountains Superintendent Cassius Cash stepping down to take Yosemite Conservancy job
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Cassius Cash, superintendent of Great Smoky Mountains National Park for nearly a decade, said he is stepping down from his position. The Memphis native will become president and CEO of the Yosemite Conservancy, leading projects that boost and protect Yosemite National Park in California. He takes the job in January.
UCS: 2 Union County High School students arrested, accused of assaulting school resource officer
UNION COUNTY, Tennessee — Two students from Union County High School were arrested Thursday after assaulting a school resource officer. According to Greg Clay, the Director of Schools for Union County Schools, the school was dealing with "an unruly student." He also said the officer was not seriously injured and only received a few scratches from the incident.
No. 6 Tennessee announces uniform combination for matchup against No. 15 Oklahoma
NORMAN, Okla. — The No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers announced their uniform combination for the team's first SEC matchup of the season. The players will be wearing their all-white "Storm Trooper" uniforms against No. 15 Oklahoma on Saturday night. The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. in Norman. You can...
Where UT students, staff can park on campus as fans come to see Morgan Wallen perform at Neyland Stadium
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — East Tennessee native Morgan Wallen is coming to Neyland Stadium to perform for two nights starting Friday. But how will this affect parking on the University of Tennessee campus for students and staff?. UT said all campus lots will close starting at 2 p.m. Students or...
Fall, feasts, festival and fun! || 10About Town Things to Do for the fall season
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — It's finally fall and there are plenty of fun things to do in East Tennessee! The possibilities are endless, from fall festivals to pumpkin patches to going to a Vols game to going through a corn maze. Here are some events you can expect this fall...
'The trails you are walking are trails created by my people' | Kuwohi name restored to Great Smoky Mountains' highest point
Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — The U.S. Board of Geographic Names has approved restoring the "Kuwohi" name to a location in the Great Smoky Mountains, with a vote of 20-0. In 2022, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians' Tribal Council passed a resolution that officially began the process...
'It's time to do this' | TSA to start enforcing REAL ID rules in airports on May 7, 2025
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Anyone planning to catch a domestic flight inside the United States will need to have a REAL ID to fly starting May 7, 2025. The Transportation Security Administration plans to start enforcing new rules then, requiring people to have a REAL ID at airports. The REAL...
Second Harvest warns about scammers illicitly asking for donations in public
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee said Wednesday that it learned people were using the nonprofit's name and logo to illicitly ask for donations in public locations and on street corners. It said the people may use buckets to collect donations, but they are not...
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