Bold predictions for the 2026 Bassmaster Classic
As we count down the days to the 2026 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour, it’s time to pull out some bold predictions for the Classic. Each year the Classic provides unexpected twists and turns that nobody sees coming. On a body of water like the Tennessee River (Fort Loudoun Lake/Tellico...
Tennessee Weather Outlook: Seasonal Spring Pattern Emerging March 13–19 Across Nashville, Memphis
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nashville, Tennessee – A more familiar mid-March weather pattern may begin settling across Tennessee as the second half of the month approaches, bringing a stretch of conditions that closely resemble...
Thousands of baby monitors recalled over sparking, fire hazard
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Over 80,000 baby monitors have been recalled over the risk of overheating or sparking when charging. About 81,000 Babysense Max View Baby Monitors, model number VBM55, were recalled on Feb. 26, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The unit, which lets...
1st Trash Compactors Coming to Downtown
Two small milestones at a City Council meeting signaled how managing trash and recycling is changing for the better. Council authorized Mayor Indya Kincannon’s administration to partner with Keep Knoxville Beautiful to staff the City’s four recycling drop-off centers. The $396,611 annual agreement will fund the...
The Knoxville marathon needs 1,000 volunteers: sign up here
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knoxville Marathon organizers have sounded the call, and they need more than 1,000 volunteers to help put the event on. The marathon is slated for April 11 and 12. Race organizers said Thursday they needed volunteers to help staff the health and fitness expo on Saturday, monitor the courses...
Overturned Bellamy Excavating truck shuts down U.S. 129 N for 2.5 hours Wed., MPD...
Residents traveling the U.S. 129 northbound ran into a bit of a snag late Wednesday morning after an overturned dump truck forced officials to temporarily shut down both lanes of travel between West Broadway Avenue and Mall Road. Maryville Police and Fire Chief Tony Crisp told The Daily Times that the accident...
Behind The Curtain at University of Tennessee Knoxville
Take a Behind the Curtain look at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, home of the 2026 Bassmaster Classic!
New Tennessee Valley Authority board chair chosen after Bill Renick resigns
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors has chosen a new Chair of the Board after the previous chair resigned. Director Mitch Graves will serve in the role until April 1, 2027. Then, following his term, Director Jeff Hagood will serve as Chair-elect. Both men joined the board after...
Knoxville Area Transit to restore 30-minute bus frequency on key routes
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Knoxville Area Transit plans to return service on three of its routes to 30-minute frequency starting Monday, March 9. The routes are Route 12: Western Avenue, Route 17: Sutherland/Bearden, and Route 20: Central/Clinton Highway. This comes as KAT has recruited 27 new operators since...
Freezo has a nearly 80-year history. Get the scoop on its retro glory
It might be the oldest restaurant in Knoxville . For a moment, it seemed like it would soon be gone. The Original Freezo is a cornerstone of the Happy Holler neighborhood, with its familiar all-American color palette, retro vibes and smiling ice cream cone mascot. Newcomers might give it a dubious squint, perhaps...
