Lightning Strikes Tree in Knoxville Posted By: adminknia June 4, 2016 @ 8:40 am Today’s Local News Tweet Share Email Lightning struck a tree in the 700 block of West Larson in Knoxville in the overnight hours. The road is currently blocked. MidAmerican Energy and Mediacom are responding, as are city crews. MidAmerican reports seven customers are without power. Tweet Share Email