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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...
Oak Ridge company working on replacing lithium-ion batteries as a safer way to store energy
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — A new type of battery is in the works in Oak Ridge. BioLargo Energy Technologies is working to create a battery that could replace the lithium-ion battery. It said the batteries struggle in high heat, often catching fire or not working once they get too hot, but a molten, salt-based battery thrives in heat.
Knoxville Vice Mayor: Reopening Gay Street Bridge is a 'high priority'
KNOXVILLE, Tenn — Gay Street Bridge has been closed for around two months. It closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic on June 25 after a routine inspection by the Tennessee Department of Transportation. TDOT's spokesperson said the inspection revealed a "compromised element" which led to the complete closure. Tuesday...
Sistene Chapel exhibit arrives in Pigeon Forge, showing life-sized images of Michelangelo's paintings
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. — A new exhibit in Pigeon Forge lets families see examples of world-famous images painted by Michelangelo on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, for a fraction of the cost of seeing them in Vatican City. The Sevier County exhibit is displayed on canvases, walls and...
24th annual HoLa Festival to be held at World's Fair Park on Saturday, celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The 24th annual HoLa Festival celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month is set to kick off on Sept. 21 at 11 a.m. in World's Fair Park. It's expected to last all day, ending at around 10 p.m. According to the festival's website, there will be countless activities including...
Man pleads guilty to 2022 Loudon Co. stabbing, sentenced to 10 years in prison
LOUDON COUNTY, Tenn. — District Attorney General Russell Johnson said Wednesday that a man pleaded guilty to a 2022 Loudon County stabbing case. In a release, he said Eric Giovanni Santano-Lopez pleaded guilty to fatally stabbing his roommate during a physical altercation that followed an argument. According to Johnson,...
Body found in Laurel County near location of I-75 shooting, Kentucky authorities say
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. — Kentucky State Police said Wednesday that a body was found near where Joseph Couch was accused of shooting and wounding five people in Laurel County. Police said on social media that the body was found near Exit 49, where law enforcement increased patrols following the Sept. 7 shooting. Kentucky State Police said authorities were working to identify the body.
Woman who turned to dark web in murder-for-hire plot to spend 8 years in prison
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Knoxville woman who tried to hire a hitman on the dark web to kill someone she saw as a romantic rival will spend a little more than 8 years in prison. Melody Sasser was sentenced Wednesday afternoon by U.S. District Court Judge Thomas Varlan. The judge imposed a 100-month term, which works out to 8 years and 4 months.
Man facing charges for impersonating a security guard at the Tennessee Valley Fair, warrants say
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A man is facing a charge of impersonating a licensed professional, among others, after telling staff he was working security at the Zach Top concert at the Tennessee Valley Fair, according to court records. On Sept. 9, Luke Jones arrived at the fair wearing black pants,...
GCSO: 16 South Greene Middle School students charged after investigation into TikTok video
GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. — Several juveniles have been charged with disorderly conduct after an investigation into a video posted on TikTok, the Green County Sheriff's Office said in a press release. According to the department, in the afternoon of Sept. 17, Bill Carr, a deputy with GCSO and the...
USPS announces plans that will keep some mail processing operations in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The United States Postal Service has announced that several local mail processing operations will continue at the Knoxville postal facility, thanks to a proposed operational strategy that will save USPS an annual $3 billion nationwide. The $3 billion in savings will allow the postal service to...
Public's help sought to identify dead man found near Ten Mile Creek Greenway in West Knox County
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knox County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to identify a man whose remains were found last year near a West Knox County road. The remains were found near the wood line the afternoon of Aug. 5, 2023, near Walker Springs Road and the Ten Mile Creek Greenway. Homeless people walking through a field found the remains, according to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, or NamUs.
KPD investigating after 2 men shoot each other after a heated argument at West Knoxville apartment
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Two men are wounded after shooting each other during a heated argument Tuesday night, according to the Knoxville Police Department. At around 9:50 p.m., officers responded to the Adelade Apartment complex where they found a 26-year-old man suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Around the same...
10About Town Things to Do: Morgan Wallen at Neyland Stadium (twice), Oktoberfest and HoLa Festival (Sept. 19 to Sept. 24)
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — There are plenty of fun things to do in Knoxville this week! From celebrating National Pawpaw Day at Seven Islands State Birding Park to getting the ultimate Led Zeppelin experience at the Bijou Theatre, here are some events you can expect. Thursday, Sept. 19. National Pawpaw...
In unusual move, commissioner asks to rezone properties in South Knox Co.
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — South Knoxville residents are continuing to oppose dense development in their rural neighborhoods. Newly-elected Knox County Commissioner Andy Fox represents the 9th District, which includes South Knox County. He said residents aren't opposed to all development, but rather are opposed to development that doesn't mix well with their community.
Jefferson Co. community comes together to support dogs in 'poor condition' after woman arrested for aggravated animal cruelty
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tennessee — Paula Whitt, 55, runs the nonprofit "A Life 2go2 Rescue." The nonprofit said it helps all animals "regardless of the situation, breed, age" or sex. Jefferson County deputies, animal control workers and a local shelter went to her location expecting to rescue a few dogs.
National organization to stop by Oak Ridge on Oct. 5 and give away Narcan as part of work to prevent substance abuse
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — Since May 2023, the Oak Ridge Police Department said the city has given out 194 doses of Narcan. The drug, otherwise known as naloxone, is commonly used to reverse the effects of opioid overdoses, often saving lives. "It's been more common for officers to respond...
East TN law enforcement agencies to hold National Night Out to interact with communities in September and October
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Many local police stations are gearing up for National Night Out, with the Maryville Police Department holding its on Sept. 24 and the Knoxville Police Department hosting its own event on Oct. 1. According to Knoxville, this first-ever event will be held from 4 p.m. -...
Knoxville City Council denies downtown apartment building appeal, considers spending $1 million on bridge repair work
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knoxville City Council is set to meet Tuesday and discuss an agenda that could halt the development of a new apartment building. The city could also spend around $1 million to address concerns about the city's bridges. The council is also expected to discuss a proposal...
Local agencies working together to prep for massive crowds with upcoming Morgan Wallen concerts
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — When Morgan Wallen comes to town, the University of Tennessee is expecting 80,000 people to come as well. Multiply that by two, because Wallen is playing two concerts, one on Friday and one on Sunday night. Tuesday, UT held an operations and logistics meeting with local...
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