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Loudon County Sheriff’s Office offers $1,000 reward for information on illegal tire dumping
Loudon County Sheriff’s Office is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for illegally dumping tires. → Read More
Cocke County DA requests $10K reward for missing woman
It’s been almost two months since Lora Hale Costner was reported missing and family members say so far there has been nothing to indicate where she is. → Read More
Clinton residents prepare for deep freeze
While some people are dealing with snow, others are getting ready for the deep freeze. Customers in Clinton have been coming in and out of the city's hardware store all day Monday. → Read More
Knoxville City Council mulls payday lender ordinance
Knoxville City Council members are one step closer to keeping payday lending businesses from taking over people's neighborhoods with a new law. → Read More
Knoxville group collecting water for Flint, Michigan
So far the community has responded Ajanaku says various individuals and organizations have already donated. → Read More
Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Project moving forward
Plans for renovations and enhancements on Magnolia Avenue are moving forward. The Magnolia Avenue Streetscapes Project will cover six blocks between Jessamine and North Bertrand. → Read More
Campbell County hit with 6 inches of snow
Knoxville got around two to three inches of snow Wednesday but Campbell County received double that. → Read More
East Tennessee school bus drivers prepare for cold temperatures
Freezing temperatures have school bus drivers in east Tennessee getting up extra early Tuesday to make sure students get to class safely. → Read More
Lenoir City artist honors lost loved ones through artwork
A portrait of Zaevion Dobson, Kendale Garner and Hannah Tate has received hundreds of shares and likes. → Read More
Knoxville man's yard floods every time it rains
Imagine stepping out of your front door and landing in a puddle of water every time it rains. That's not a good way to start the day but that's the reality for Neal Rudd who lives on Woodglen drive... → Read More
Emotional farewell for Alcoa teen, Hannah Tate
People across Tennessee and the world spoke at Hannah Tate's funeral about how the teenager inspired them through her fight with cancer. → Read More
North Knoxville neighbors concerned about new pain clinic
Business owners and neighbors in North Knoxville are concerned about a pain management clinic that's moving to their area soon → Read More
Vet kicked-out of Sevierville restaurant over service dog
An Army veteran said he plans to file a lawsuit after he says he was asked by a manager at a Sevierville bar and grill to leave because of his service dog. → Read More
Knoxville community prays for Fulton High School
Students return to school Tuesday after the tragic loss of one of their classmates. → Read More
Kid-friendly New Year's Eve ideas in Sevier County
Just about every hotel and bar in East Tennessee will have some kind of a New Year's Eve party planned, but if you have kids that go to bed early, plans can be tough. There are options for you and ... → Read More
Free AAA Tow to Go program offers rides during holiday celebrations
With New Year’s celebrations coming up, law enforcement expects to see an increase in drinking and driving this holiday season. AAA is offering its free "Tow to Go" service to help decrease drunk ... → Read More
Vols fans prepare for Outback Bowl trip
The 2016 Outback Bowl in Tampa, Florida, is just days away and Vols fans are excited and ready to get down there. → Read More
Heavy rains, flooding leave Blount County farmer's land swamped
Weeks of rain have left the once green pastures of a Maryville cattle farm muddy and wet. → Read More