Death at Knox County detention facility under investigation
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A death at the Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility in Knox County is under investigation, a spokesperson for the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said. At the request of Knox County District Attorney General Charme Allen, TBI agents are investigating an in-custody death involving an...
Quick-Thinking Neighbor Extinguishes Late-Night Condo Fire in Knoxville, Averts Larger Disaster
Last night at 10:13 P.M., an alert of a possible fire at a condominium on Metropolitan Way brought emergency response into swift action. The Knox County 911 Center received the call, signaling distress within the ordinarily peaceful residential area. According to a social media post from the Knoxville Fire Department...
Last-minute Christmas shoppers flock to Tanger Outlets in Sevierville
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — With time running out to buy gifts ahead of the holidays, last-minute shoppers packed stores at Tanger Outlets on Tuesday. Allie French, the marketing director at Tanger, said they were expecting big crowds. “Everybody is out today and tomorrow, we’re getting that last minute shopping in,...
‘Knoxville is crazy about coffee’ | Local coffee shop opens second location
Mia Piccola expands with a second Knoxville location, showcasing Nathan Kitner's dedication to local coffee culture after years in the industry.
Record-breaking 5,000 babies delivered at UT Medical Center this year
Hospital staff welcomed baby Ti’onna into the world over the weekend, the 5,000th baby delivered at UT Medical Center in 2025.
What To Do On New Year’s Eve in Knoxville 2025
2025 is nearly over. Time to move on. Move to the new. The New Year. 2026. And here's an ever growing list of what there is to do on New Years Eve 2025 in Knoxville!. We're going to keep updating as we get new information, and please let us know in the comments below what we missed, or email [email protected].
Knoxville’s ‘Pillow Project’ transforms houses into homes with essential items
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee helps individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency. This includes housing assistance, but the agency emphasizes the importance of having essential resources alongside just a roof. "You put somebody into housing, and those places don't come...
East TN charities seek end-of-year contributions amid national drop in donations
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — From Venmo to online giving, the Salvation Army Knoxville Area Command has tried to fill the gap left by a decline in the number of volunteers to collect donations at its Red Kettles. Now, a new Associated Press poll has found most Americans will not make a charitable contribution in the […]
Knoxville Police Apprehend Karisma Woolard for Outstanding Warrant Following Community Assistance
The Knoxville Police Department shared an update on social media regarding the status of Karisma Woolard. According to their Facebook post, Woolard was found, questioned, and subsequently taken into custody related to an outstanding warrant for her failure to appear in court. The concise announcement from the police...
Blount County Animal Center Dog of the Week: Loki
Loki is the brother of The Daily Times star Lake, who you may have read about in last week’s Tuesday edition. Lake took a trip from the Island of Misfit Pups to the Blount County Animal Center in order to find his fur-ever home. Like Lake, Loki got a bit too much wiggle powder when he was being assembled, with a...
