Spotted Lanternfly Is In East Tennessee
An invasive pest has been spotted in East Tennessee. Earlier this year, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture had put out a warning about the Spotted Lanternfly, after it had been seen in Middle and...
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Stabbing Suspect Arrested In Cocke County
A woman wanted as a suspect in a stabbing in Sevier County was apprehehended in Cocke County. The Sevierville Police Department says they and other first responders were dispatched to the Helen Ross McNabb...
Newport Medical Center Recognized With Award
The Newport Medical Center has been recognized by the Tennessee Hospital Association by receiving a Zero Harm Award. The Zero Harm Awards program celebrates hospitals and clinical departments that have reached zero healthcare-associated infections...
Man Faces Drug Charges
A man is facing charges after police discovered he had a hidden pocket containing illegal drugs. Newport police had pulled over a vehicle on Cosby Hwy Tuesday, due to spotting the passenger who was...
Nightflight Expedition Coming To Dollywood
Get ready to take flight…Nightflight…Dollywood made a major announcement earlier today unveiling a new attraction for the park coming in 2026. Nightflight Expedition is being billed as the single most ambitious adventurous ever undertaken...
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...
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...