This Tennessee Roadside Restaurant Is The Classic Stop Travelers Never Skip
For anyone driving through Tennessee, Hot Rods 50’s Diner is a classic stop you won’t want to miss. This vintage diner takes you back in time with its retro décor, jukebox tunes, and a menu full of comforting favorites. Known for its hearty breakfasts, burgers, and milkshakes,...
Local barber who traveled the world cutting hair opens shop in Oak Ridge
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — Chelsey Bledsoe has always been fascinated by barbering; she believes it started when she was a little girl watching her dad get his hair cut. "I asked his barber one day, I was probably 8 or 9-years-old, I said, 'Do you think I can be a barber?" Chelsey, owner of Oak and Blades Barbershop, said.
MPD: Part of Wilkinson Pike shut down due to serious crash
MARYVILLE, Tenn — Wilkinson Pike is shut down in both directions from Holland Springs Drive to Forster Street due to a serious crash in front of Ross Springs Drive, according to the Maryville Police Department. MPD said the crash involved a motorcyclist, a pickup truck and an SUV. Two...
This Tennessee Restaurant Serves All-You-Can-Eat Seafood Worth The Drive
Captain Jim’s Seafood Buffet is a must-visit Tennessee restaurant serving up all-you-can-eat seafood that’s worth every mile of the drive. Known for its endless selection of fresh shrimp, crab legs, fish, and clams, this spot has become a favorite among seafood lovers. The buffet offers something for everyone,...
Smoky Mountains Weather: Difficult Travel in Sevier, Blount and Johnson Counties Into Late Monday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Morristown, Tennessee – Snow will continue to blanket the higher elevations of the Smoky Mountains through Monday night, with up to 7 inches above 4,000 feet and wind chills dipping below zero at times....
Texas woman facing charges after Luttrell man found dead in barn
Nearly six months after a Luttrell man was found dead, a Texas woman has been arrested and faces charges related to his death.
Update: Two missing teens located, sheriff’s office says
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. — The Sevier County Sheriff's Office said two teens who went missing from Sevier County have been found safe as of 2:45 p.m. Saturday. SCSO said Miguel Carr, 15, and Christian Escobar, 16, were last seen on Feb. 21 near Haney Road. According to SCSO, Carr is...
Knoxville police to host child seat safety checkpoint
During the event, child car seats will be inspected by a certified car seat technician to ensure proper use and installation.
Knoxville man sentenced to 22 years after aggravated rape, assault conviction
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A 29-year-old Knoxville man, who was convicted of rape and assault, was sentenced to 22 years in prison. Deangelo Rogers, 29, was sentenced to 22 years in prison without the possibility of parole on Friday, Feb. 20, after being convicted of aggravated rape, aggravated assault, and assault in...
Major New Development Connects Old City & Beyond
Natural and (mostly) man-made barriers squeeze downtown as we’ve come to accept it into a tiny footprint the size of West Town Mall and its parking lot. For that reason, our imperative in building a dense, walkable downtown is to cross barriers and connect the nodes as they develop. Short of the Interstate and...

















