Event Brief
Downed Tree Knocks Out Power at Rockwood Walmart
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: A fallen tree behind the local Walmart triggered a brief power outage this morning, leaving the retail store and nearby businesses without electricity for nearly an hour. Jason Jolly of Rockwood Electric Utility said the downed tree caused the disruption, and crews restored power within about an hour.
WHO: Jason Jolly, Rockwood Electric Utility; utility crews
WHAT: A downed tree caused a power outage affecting Walmart and nearby businesses.
WHEN: Sep 21, 2026 at 3:02 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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