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Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Millions of dollars in state money is going to parks across the state, including right here in East Tennessee.The state’s Office of Outdoor Recreation says they’re giv...

Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) As students across East Tennessee head back to class, parents and teachers are getting the chance to weigh-in on what their kids are being taught, focusing specifically on ...

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Despite recent protest, another high rise is coming to downtown Knoxville.The Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission approved the development last week. It’s going to be ...

Claiborne County, TN (WOKI) Three minors have now been charged in connection to an "incident" that happened at Claiborne High School.The news coming from District Attorney General Jared Effler’s...

Claiborne County, TN (WOKI) The Claiborne County Director of Schools has now spoken about an ongoing hazing investigation involving students.The Claiborne Co. Board of Education hosted a meeting Thurs...

Nashville, TN (WOKI) As school starts back, lawmakers are reminding everyone of Tennessee's new parental consent law.The new law requires the doctor or nurse to consult with parents by phone or text b...

KNOX COUNTY – An ongoing investigation by special agents in TBI's Drug Investigation Division and agents with the 5th Judicial District Drug Task Force has resulted in the indictment of 15 ...

NASHVILLE- Tennessee’s state forests are undergoing a comprehensive inventory aimed at promoting sustainable forest management.The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry (TDF) ...

MEDIC and Chattanooga-based Blood Assurance kick off their annual competition on August 6 - 11. The center collecting the most red blood cells through the week will be the winner! This competition ali...

Knoxville Police say collaborative efforts to reduce gun violence in the area are paying off.Officials say "If you look at our numbers year-to-date right now, all fatal and non- fatal are down 33 perc...