City announces major renovations for historic World’s Fair Park Amphitheater
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The City of Knoxville announced major improvements coming to the historic World’s Fair Park Amphitheater. The city is replacing the tensile roof and adding an LED lighting system and a motorized stage curtain. Crews will also replace infrastructure near the amphitheater, including stormwater...
Uncle Nearest Founder Fawn Weaver Remains ‘Unbothered’ Despite Receivership, Calling It An ‘Attempted Robbery...
Founder Fawn Weaver remains “unbothered” despite challenges surrounding her whiskey brand Uncle Nearest.
Historic Giffin School to become affordable housing in South Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A historic South Knoxville school will be converted into affordable housing for families as part of a community redevelopment project. Officials broke ground Monday on Historic Giffin Square, which will preserve the 98-year-old Giffin Elementary School while creating 77 affordable...
Celebrate National Pizza Day with Baker Boy Pizza
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — It’s National Pizza Day, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with a slice (or two) from Baker Boy Pizza! This morning on Living East Tennessee, our own Noemy Sanchez stopped by Baker Boy for a live shot you won’t want to miss.
Proposed Tennessee legislation poses to end UT’s ability to grant tenure
The Tennessee General Assembly has proposed a bill that would end the ability for the University of Tennessee to grant any faculty members tenure status on or after July 1, 2026. This would not affect currently tenured faculty. The bill, Senate Bill 1838, was filed for introduction on Jan. 21, 2026.
Alcoa city, schools look to move forward with Blue Line Solutions three warnings model
Alcoa city and city schools officials have tentatively agreed to partner with public safety organization Blue Line Solutions to address speeding concerns and projected traffic increases along school zone roadways. At a joint meeting of the Alcoa City Board of Commissioners and the City Schools Board on Thursday, City...
Maryville’s Pasta Game Heats Up As DSB Provisions Moves Into Greenway Village
Maryville is about to get a serious bump in its carb culture. DSB Provisions, the farm-to-table project led by chef and farmer Dustin Busby, is setting up shop in Greenway Village with a pasta-focused Italian restaurant that will feature both a full dining room and a grab-and-go window built around house-made pasta...
University of Tennessee named as one of America’s best large employers
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Forbes has named the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, as one of America’s best large employers in the 2026 list that was announced Feb. 10. “Being acknowledged by Forbes as one of America’s Best Large Employers is a powerful affirmation of who we strive to be as a higher education...
County Veterans Invited to Community Breakfast Saturday, February 14th
County Veterans Invited to Community Breakfast Saturday, February 14th. CLINTON—Military veterans from Anderson County are once again invited to come. together for a community Veterans Breakfast to honor veterans. The breakfast, hosted by Anderson County citizens, is co-sponsored by the Clinton. Lions Club and Emory...
East TN salesman with history of complaints ordered to pay $6,400
Warranties offer peace of mind by covering repair costs if something goes wrong. However, an East Tennessee businessman was taken to court after he didn't honor his warranty.
