GSMNP Issues Warning About Elk
Officials with the Great Smoky Mountains National park are issuing a warning to park visitors, about elk. The annual elk breeding season, known as rut, is currently happening and that can make elk, especially...
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Alzheimer’s Tennessee Bringing Workshop To Newport
It is estimated that more than 120,000 Tennesseans are affected in one way or another by Alzheimer’s Disease. It’s not just the patient effected, but also the caregivers and family members. If you are...
Fall Rod Run Keeps PFPD Busy
This past weekend Pigeon Forge hosted the Fall Rod Run, the most visited automobile event in the area. While the Rod Run is a fun event for most visitors, it can be a major...
SPD Identifies Man Whose Body Was Found In River
The Sevierville Police Department has released the name of the man whose body was found in the Little Pigeon River Sunday evening. Police say that the body is that of 58-year-old Richard Myers, of...
TN Division Of Forestry Accepting Tree Seedling Orders
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry’s East Tennessee Nursery is now accepting tree seedling orders. The ordering period is open till March 15, 2026 or while supplies last. More than two dozen...
Tractor Trailer Rear Ends School Bus In Hamblen County
The truck driver that ran into the back of a school bus Monday morning in Hamblen County is facing charges. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says that the bus was stopped on Hwy 25E just...
Drug Shortage Compounding Patient Act of 2025 Being Introduced
Tennessee’s first US district Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) and Georgia Congressman Buddy Carter introduced legislation this week call the Drug Shortage Compounding Patient Act of 2025 (H.R. 5316). The legislation strengthens patient access to...
Cocke County Fire Department Respond To Camper Fire
The Cocke County Fire Department responded to a camper fire on Thursday. Firefighters and police arrived to see flames coming out of the roof from the inside of the camper. The owner, Richard Gregory,...
Walmart Victim Of Shoplifting
Newport police are looking to identify a man who stole numerous items from Wal-Mart on Thursday. A loss prevention employee stated that while walking the store he noticed two open boxes in the men’s...
Tennessee Retains Top 15 Ranking After Loss
Tennessee’s loss to Georgia in overtime Saturday did not drop UT in the latest Top 25 poll. The Vols took the lead over Georgia with about 9 minutes left in the game, but Tennessee...