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Street Resurfacing to Cause Traffic Delays in Knoxville
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Street Resurfacing to Cause Traffic Delays in Knoxville

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (story courtesy of WVLT) – Some ongoing street maintenance in Knoxville will cause some delays through the week. There’s projects planned on several roads. Specifically, city crews are working on milling and paving projects: Milling Schedule Paving Schedule Drivers can expect crews to use flags to move cars through the construction zones, but…MORE

Knox County, Community to Unveil Newly Replaced Statue Stolen from Tank Strickland Park Last Year
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Knox County, Community to Unveil Newly Replaced Statue Stolen from Tank Strickland Park Last Year

WHEN: 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 WHERE: Tank Strickland Park, 4618 Asheville Highway, Knoxville BACKGROUND: Knox County Parks and Recreation, the Community Action Committee (CAC), and Knox County Public Library are proud to announce the return of a cherished statue to Tank Strickland Park in East Knoxville. A public unveiling ceremony will be held…MORE

TDEC SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR FAST CHARGE TN NETWORK GRANTS
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TDEC SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR FAST CHARGE TN NETWORK GRANTS

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has released its second solicitation for Light Duty Zero Emission Vehicle Supply Equipment projects under the Fast Charge TN Network grant program. Funds are available for local power companies, for-profit or non-profit organizations, and government entities, including local governments or public institutions of higher education based…MORE

TDOT with a Special Traffic Alert for I-275 in Knox County
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TDOT with a Special Traffic Alert for I-275 in Knox County

KNOXVILLE – Motorists traveling on I-275 in Knox County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will have a significant impact on traffic. Beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 11, I-275 will be closed in each direction as crews work to replace the bridge over Elm Street and Bernard Avenue.  Motorists can bypass the…MORE

Knoxville Police Identify Man who Died after Falling from Crane
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Knoxville Police Identify Man who Died after Falling from Crane

UPDATE: The victim from this incident has been identified as Jackson Gervasio, 21 of Marquette, Michigan. KPD NEWS RELEASE: 21-year-old man dies after falling from crane A man died after falling from a crane at a construction site in the Fort Sanders area early Saturday morning. At around 2 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, 2025,…MORE

ROCKWOOD MAN FACES FIRST-DEGREE MURDER CHARGE IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHOOTING
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ROCKWOOD MAN FACES FIRST-DEGREE MURDER CHARGE IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY SHOOTING

CUMBERLAND COUNTY – A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in an arrest. At the request of 13th Judicial District Attorney General Bryant Dunaway, TBI special agents began investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday night in the 200 block of George Anna Drive in…MORE

Shots Fired in Multi-County Chase Involving a Robbery Suspect in Knox County
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Shots Fired in Multi-County Chase Involving a Robbery Suspect in Knox County

A multi county police chase which started with a robbery suspect in Knox County and ends in Loudon County. The Loudon County Sheriff’s Office says the suspect was taken into custody early Sunday morning after firing shots following the chase on Highway 70. A suspect wanted on robbery charges led deputies with the Knox County…MORE

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