It’s no secret that 11-time Billboard Music Award-winner Morgan Wallen has remained loyal to his Tennessee roots throughout his career. Growing up in Sneedville, Tennessee, before moving to Knoxville as a teenager, Wallen’s affinity for the University of Tennessee Vols has inspired hits such as “Tennessee Fan” and “Had Me By Halftime,” while he continues to cheer…… MORE
The Knoxville Fire Department is investigating a house fire in Northwest Knoxville. Crews called to a house fire in the 1800 block of Silver Cloud Lane early last night (Sunday). The female caller said her home was full of smoke and that her husband was going back in. Everyone was out of the home when…… MORE
Rural Metro Fire is investigating a three alarm fire in North Knox County. Crews were called to a structure fire Saturday morning in the 9300 block of Pedigo Road and found a “huge structure fully engulfed in flames on one end.” Officials say there were multiple challenges while battling the blaze, including intense heat and…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Longtime football coach Monte Kiffin has died. During his six decade career, Kiffin coached with eight NFL teams and seven universities, including the University of Tennessee. In 2009, he was an assistant coach for the Vols under his son Lane Kiffin. Monte helped Nebraska win back-to-back national titles in 1970 and 1971.…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) A former punter for the University of Tennessee who went on to play in the NFL has died. Neil Clabo played at Farragut and UT before moving on to the NFL where he where he spent three years with the Minnesota Vikings before retiring after the 1977 season. According to…… MORE
Early voting starts tomorrow (Friday) for this year’s August 1st election. This is the election to vote for the U.S. Senate and House races along with State Senators and Representatives. You can vote in person at several early voting locations across Knox County. State/Federal Primary, County General, Town of Farragut Election Early Voting begins Friday,…… MORE
Knoxville, TN (WOKI) Hemp retailers in East Tennessee are planning to sue the state Department of Agriculture because of new rules the agency is creating. The Department of Agriculture is looking to redefine what’s legal in Tennessee, which could cause business owners to lose more than half of the products on their shelves. Now, hemp…… MORE
Hendersonville, TNJ (WOKI / WVLT) Longtime member of the Oak Ridge Boys Joe Bonsall has died. He was 76. The band making the announcement Tuesday morning, saying he died from complications of ALS. Bonsall was a member of the Grand Ole Opry and had been indicted into the Philadelphia Music Hall of Fame, the Gospel…… MORE
Donors to MEDIC Regional Blood Center will receive Dollywood Tickets next week. Dollywood is helping MEDIC celebrate blood donors who make a successful blood donation from July 15th – 19th. Deferred donors will not receive a Dollywood ticket but will receive a coupon for Bruster’s ice cream. Appointments are required for donors and MEDIC will…… MORE
A woman is recovering after she is scratched by a bear in Gatlinburg. It happened over the weekend at the Super 8 Motel on Historic Nature Trail. The Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency says the woman left her hotel room and a bear was outside eating from an unsecured trash can and scratched her leg. The…… MORE
