Former Knox County trustee’s office worker gets plea deal on misconduct charge
Jason Dobbins, the former deputy to Knox County Trustee Justin Biggs, agreed to a plea deal over one count of official misconduct. The charge will be dismissed after two years if he follows the court's instructions. In the agreement, Dobbins admits he drove a county vehicle for personal use. His attorney said in a...
Josh Heupel offers early impressions of Faizon Brandon, other quarterbacks
Tennessee coach Josh Heupel met with reporters on Thursday to discuss the Vols’ progress during spring practice. Heupel was asked about true freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon, who signed with the Vols as a 5-star prospect this offseason. Heupel was complimentary of Brandon while also emphasizing that he still has...
‘Tennessee surprised me’ – Highly coveted quarterback leaves no doubt on how he feels...
Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Vols are always searching for quarterbacks. The Vols have a 2027 quarterback commit in Derrick Baker, and they're already looking at potential options in the 2028 recruiting class. The post ‘Tennessee surprised me’ – Highly coveted quarterback leaves no doubt on how he feels about the...
Knoxville makes list of 100 most livable small to mid-sized cities
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Livability.com has released its 2026 Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S. list, highlighting the country’s best small or mid-sized cities. Of the four Tennessee cities to make the list, Knoxville was the highest rated. The annual rankings, now in its 13th...
Man charged with attempted murder in Knoxville stabbing, police say
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A man is facing an attempted murder charge after a stabbing in Knoxville, according to the Knoxville Police Department. A representative of the department made the announcement Friday morning. “Twenty-four-year-old Xavien Richie was taken into custody and charged with attempted second degree...
Knoxville church offering drivers free gas for Easter weekend
A Knoxville church is looking to help at least 400 drivers this Easter weekend by offering to fill up their gas tanks, free of charge.
Alabama homicide suspect arrested in Knoxville
Records say Dotson ran from Alabama to Knoxville to avoid being prosecuted for homicide by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office.
23-Year-Old Arrested After Assault At Peyton’s Place In Knoxville
Knoxville police say a 23-year-old man is in custody after a weekend parking lot assault outside Peyton's Place left a 19-year-old woman in the hospital with injuries that were described as non-life-threatening. The attack happened Saturday in the parking lot of Peyton's Place on Schubert Road. The victim was taken...
The Strange Castle In Tennessee Is Hidden Deep In The Woods
On a quiet rural road in Tennessee, a castle waits quietly in the trees. Most people drive past without ever knowing it exists. No tour buses arrive here. No brochures promise a visit. It’s a hand-built fortress, crafted by one man with a vision, determination, and a surprising collection of...
Knoxville Cranks Up to Mid 80s, Then Slams Into Rainy Easter Cool Down
Knoxville woke up to clear skies and comfortably mild temperatures on Thursday morning, April 2, with local observations showing roughly 72°F and light winds to start the day. That calm beginning will not stick around for long: a strong spring warm-up is expected to push highs into the mid 80s later Thursday, with...

















