KNOXVILLE, TN- Several counties in East Tennessee are beginning recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene brought downpours and flooding into the area. Counties in East Tennessee were hit hard, including Cocke County, Unicoi County and Greene County, among others. The flooding has destroyed property and infrastructure, meaning people are without incredibly important resources like water. For…… MORE
A man was hit and killed by a train near E. Inskip Drive on Monday afternoon. At around 5:30 p.m. on Monday, September 30, 2024, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to the area of E. Inskip Drive near Morton Place Way, where a man who has not yet been identified was struck by a Norfolk Southern…… MORE
A man was hit and killed by a train near E. Inskip Drive on Monday afternoon. At around 5:30 p.m. on Monday, September 30, 2024, Knoxville Police Department officers responded to the area of E. Inskip Drive near Morton Place Way, where a man who has not yet been identified was struck by a Norfolk Southern…… MORE
Great Smoky National Park is receiving many questions regarding the status of the park and surrounding areas. We posted the below update on social media and the park website this evening (Monday 9/30/24) in response to these questions: Wondering whether you should reschedule your trip to the Smokies due to impacts from Hurricane Helene? While…… MORE
Unicoi County, TN (WOKI) More than a hundred people are still missing in two of the hardest-hit areas in East Tennessee after the remnants of Hurricane Helene brought massive flooding, damaging infrastructure and leaving people stranded. Rescue crews, to include those from Knoxville and Knox County, are assisting the search efforts in Unicoi County, responding…… MORE
(Story courtesy of WVLT News) Cocke County, TN (WVLT) Cocke County Mayor Rob Mathis provided an update on storm damage and deaths Sunday evening. Mathis said the county has suffered two deaths in relation to the flood. Cocke County Sheriff CJ Ball later identified those two as Jean and Mike Obrist. During the update, Mathis…… MORE
Local emergency officials Sevier County are decreasing the amount of areas under evacuation orders due to flood waters from the French Broad, Pigeon and Nolichucky Rivers along with Douglas Lake. In the latest update from Sevier County, emergency management officials have coordinated with TVA officials and advised the current release of water will remain the…… MORE
KEY HIGHLIGHTS from Tennessee Emergency Management Agency’s update regarding Hurricane Helene’s impact on Tennessee – Sunday evening September 29, 2024 CURRENT SITUATION While local communities appreciate the volunteer spirit during disasters, please DO NOT send donations that have not been requested by state or local authorities. Do not self-deploy to disaster areas – this will…… MORE
The Chief of Police in Greeneville asking people to conserve water as the pumping station fails and very little is salvageable. The Greeneville Water Commission says its intake structure was enveloped by the Nolichucky River Friday night after the Dam almost failed. Saturday afternoon Officials say the pumps that feed the distribution system were turned…… MORE
There are four weather related deaths in Tennessee in the aftermath of Hurricane Helena. At least 93 deaths have been reported across 6 states. The confirmed deaths are out of Johnson and Unicoi counties. A list of missing people is being compiled by TBI and TEMA, at least 70 people are missing out of Unicoi…… MORE
