Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run in Knox County, sheriff’s office seeking tips
The Knox County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to identify a suspect in a hit-and-run that left a pedestrian dead early Tuesday morning.
Vendors to showcase handmade items at Pilot Club of Oak Ridge’s Arts and Crafts...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Pilot Club of Oak Ridge is preparing to host its 48th annual Arts and Crafts Fair at the Oak Ridge Civic Center on November 21 and 22, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. The...
Some Knoxville residents concerned, others excited about 2026 growth
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A study by moveBudda says that Knoxville will be the top city to move to for people in 2026. The predicted influx of people has some who live in the Scruffy City excited, and others concerned. The study explained that Knoxville has the highest move in...
‘I want you to stay here’: Councilwoman-elect Karyn Adams to prioritize affordable housing, student...
On Tuesday, Nov. 4, the voters of Knoxville elected Karyn Adams to represent the constituents of South Knoxville and Fort Sanders, in Knoxville’s 1st District. Adams sat down with The Beacon to discuss how her term will address the concerns of students living in Fort Sanders. Adams, originally from...
Debate Ignites: Study Forecasts Knoxville as the Top City for Relocation in 2026
wvlt.tv - 11/08/2025 09:47:00 PM. A recent study by moveBuddha has predicted that Knoxville, Tennessee will be the most popular city for people to move to in 2026, surpassing Savannah, Georgia. The study suggests that for every person leaving Knoxville, 1.61 newcomers will arrive. Nashville, Tennessee also features...
All 14 victims identified from fiery UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville
Families mourn 14 people killed in last week’s UPS plane crash. Officials say all victims have now been found and identified.
Knoxville employees to go door-to-door explaining neighborhood resources
Residents of the Vestal community in South Knoxville should expect a knock at the door Wednesday morning.
Tax defeat, council pushback mark recent challenging stretch for Mayor Kincannon
Voters’ rejection of Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed sales tax increase on Tuesday, Nov. 4, marked the most recent of speed bumps to her agenda. The proposal lost by a wide margin, being turned down by more than 60% of voters. This major public rebuke of Kincannon’s flagship fiscal initiative highlights the...
10Investigates: More former patients sue Knoxville surgery center over infections
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — Four more patients are suing a Knoxville surgery center alleging poor care, doubling the number of complaints filed against it in Knox County Circuit Court. 10News reported in May about the first four patients. The East Tennesseans allege they became infected with a virulent, unusual form...
‘Very stressful’ East TN families scramble for food while waiting for SNAP benefits
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee Department of Human Services announced it will be issuing 65% of SNAP benefits to SNAP recipients beginning Wednesday after the Department received updated guidance from the US Department of Agriculture, which funds the program. “I wish they would honestly give us the full...

















