Knoxville TN

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Construction has started on a diverging diamond interchange at Interstate 75 and Emory Road, with the Tennessee Department of Transportation aiming to move more cars through the area. Judy Coffman, who travels Emory Road at least once a week for physical therapy, said she is concerned...

ALCOA, Tenn. (WVLT) - New speed cameras are set to be installed in Alcoa school zones. The city made the announcement Wednesday, saying the Safe Streets for All Safety Grant program would be behind the new cameras. The city said a third party would come in and install the cameras...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Each year, the city's administration spends millions of dollars on road resurfacing throughout Knoxville. On Tuesday night, the city council approved spending $5 million to start resurfacing projects this year. The city's Engineering Director, Tom Clabo, said each year funding is usually around $10...

ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - Mayor Terry Frank delivered a state of the county address Tuesday night, outlining the county’s focus on safety, health, jobs and growth in what leaders called an effort toward transparency. Frank said businesses are moving into the county and bringing more jobs. She cited...

What do "The Walking Dead," '90s hit song "Sucked Out" and the meme "Sing to me, Paulo" have in common? They all have ties to the town of Farragut. The Farragut Museum is honoring celebrated local artists with its “Farragut Focus: A Creative Community,” including Linds Edwards, who appeared in "The Hunger Games:...

The Tennessee Lady Volunteers have earned the top spot in the NFCA poll for the first time since 2014, marking a historic moment for the program

Bella Mason was presented with the Hero Kid Award at a ceremony on Monday at Central Bearden. KnoxTNToday, Food City, Zoo Knoxville, Wallace Real Estate, and Southeast Bank provided a special gift to recognize her service. Bella has gone above and beyond to make a difference in our community, and...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Vaccine skepticism has been spreading across the United States for decades, and since the COVID-19 pandemic the anti-vax movement has reached new heights. And as the anti-vaccine movement grows, measles has spread with it. So why has measles not spread in East Tennessee? 6 News spoke with...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Picky Chick Consignment is set to this week for its spring sale. The sale features everything from infant and teen clothing to summer toys, Lego, shoes and more. “We try our very best to put out only quality items,” Michelle Lee with Picky Chick said. “Now,...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A man convicted of molesting a child over the course of eight years has been sentenced to decades behind bars, according to Knox County District Attorney General Charme Allen. On Wednesday, Allen’s office said 48-year-old Jarrett David Simoneaux was sentenced to 30 years in prison without...