Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is holding a Flood Relief event for those affected by flooding in East Tennessee. You can see the items needed and they also need volunteers. They are located at 711 S. Northshore Drive.… MORE
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Ways to Help Flood Victims in East Tennessee
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
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Knoxville Police are Investigating after a Man is Hit and Killed by a Train in North Knoxville
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
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Knoxville Police are Investigating after a Man is Hit and Killed by a Train in North Knoxville
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
Many Roads Remain Closed in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Outdoor Recreation Discouraged
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
Crews Looking for More than 100 Unaccounted for in Unicoi, Washington County
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
Sheriff Identifies Two Killed in Cocke County after Flooding
(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
Sevier County Officials Lifting Some Evacuation Orders Due to Flooding
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
TEMA with an Update Regarding Hurricane Helene’s Impact on Tennessee
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
Greeneville pumping station heavily damaged by flooding, treatment plant pumps turned off(Greeneville Water Commission)
Officials Ask Residents to Conserve Water after Greeneville Pumping Station Damaged by flooding, Treatment Plant Pumps Turned Off
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
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