Knoxville TN

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler has awarded Deputy Matthew Kirchner the 2025 Deputy of the Year and the Medal of Valor for bravery and heroism in the line of duty while serving as a patrolman on June 21, 2025 — the night Deputy Dalton Swanger was injured in the line of duty during an episode...

When you wish to have a great steak, you don’t need to make a reservation and wait weeks to get into that fancy steakhouse. Across Tennessee, there are certain humble restaurants that are serving steaks that could easily compete with the best-known spots in the state. These places may...

ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - Classes are still in session at Claxton Elementary, but the current building is expected to close within roughly a year. A new school is under construction across the highway, though it is not yet open, and community members and county leaders are now raising questions about what...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A person died in a house fire on the 400 block of Bays Mountain Road on Tuesday morning, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Neighbors have since reacted with their initial thoughts after seeing the house’s blaze. The fire was reported at approximately...

A bout of severe weather is expected to hit Knoxville and East Tennessee on March 11. Storms will usher a cold front into the region, bringing scattered showers on March 10 and 11. Additionally, there is a possibility of severe weather on the evening of March 11, according to the National Weather Service. Heavy rain...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Knoxville man is facing charges after trying to sell a stolen handgun at the Clinton Highway expo center, according to a police report obtained by WVLT News. The case centers on Keithy Cobb. According to the report, two Knoxville Police Department detectives saw him trying...

West Knoxville just picked up a fresh caffeine pit stop, as 7 Brew opened its first Knoxville drive‑thru stand on March 2 at Pinnacle at Turkey Creek. The quick‑service coffee and soda chain is now pouring dessert‑style coffees, matcha, smoothies, and fizzy sodas for shoppers and commuters at 11495 Parkside Drive,...

All eyes are on a strong cold front moving into east TN late day Wednesday into Wednesday night bringing in a chance for spicy storms.

Developers have been sinking a lot of resources into elevating downtown Maryville to destination status. New restaurants continue to make their debuts not only on Broadway Avenue but also in the growing Greenway Village enclave, between downtown and the city’s municipal building. That area is where The Grub Spouse...

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