Knoxville TN

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A suspect has been charged in a deadly crash along Maynardville Highway that left two people dead on Thursday. Jose Roberto Rivera Recarte, 39, faces multiple charges including two counts of vehicular homicide by driver intoxication, driving without a license, and evading arrest following...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The area south of the Tennessee River has been a lifetime home for many residents. Sylvia Woods is one of those people. Woods said the area attracts people who tend to stay because of its proximity to amenities. However, she also has concerns about the infrastructure needed to support new...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Knoxville firefighter who suffered a career-ending injury while on duty has been rejected again for Social Security disability. Chris Patterson said he and his attorney were disappointed with the judge’s decision. For two years now, he has been seeking Social Security disability benefits....

A student at Stone Elementary School will be charged after they were accused of making a threat on Monday.

KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — Records show scammers stole more than $750,000 from a Knox County government agency after workers fell for a spoofed email that appeared to come from a regular vendor. The Public Building Authority, which manages public parking garages and government facilities for Knoxville and Knox County,...

ALCOA, Tenn. (WVLT) - The City of Alcoa is set to open a Costco and a Holiday Inn, and while some people are excited for the additions, others are concerned about all the extra traffic. The city said roads in the development area, known as Spring Brook Farm, already has...

Following a shooting in North Knoxville, two suspects — Jamarcus Murphy, 20, and Jamahus Murphy, 18 — have been charged with attempted first-degree murder. Knoxville police responded around 4:45 p.m. Friday to W. Oldham Avenue and Worth Street after reports of gunfire. Officers found a vehicle down an embankment with...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee Department of Veteran Services named the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, a 2026 Veteran Ready Business, UT announced. This award is for organizations in the state that do a good job of recruiting, hiring and retaining veterans, service members and their families, said UT,...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knox County Commissioner Kim Frazier has officially announced her bid for Knox County mayor. Frazier filed for her candidacy in September, but has held off on an official announcement until now. The at-large commissioner outlined several of her policy priorities ahead of the May 5, 2026...

A Maryville Police officer has been put on administrative leave after being arrested and charged with domestic assault. On Friday, Dec. 5, Alcoa Police officers responded to a domestic assault call. When they arrived, a 46-year-old Alcoa woman who claimed to be the girlfriend of Reid Gray Walker, 35, told officers...