Knoxville TN

The Tennessee Vols could be heading to a bowl game that won't generate much excitement on Rocky Top. In fact, it'll probably do the opposite. One bowl game destination that's reportedly looking like a strong option for Tennessee is the Music City Bowl in Nashville. While it would be great for fans ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Three Gresham Middle School students have been charged in connection to a potential threat at the school. According to the Knoxville Police Department, officers were told about a potential threat made by a Gresham Middle School student Wednesday morning. While investigating, officials found...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - WVLT Sports Director Rick Russo is hard at work getting healthy again so he can continue reporting on East Tennessee sports. “It’s like a roller coaster ride,” Rick said, checking in with the WVLT team Thursday. “Some days you’re feeling better than others, both physically and mentally. And...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knoxville officers arrested a previously convicted felon after he ran from officers during a traffic stop Thursday, the Knoxville Police Department said. Officers pulled over a truck on Western Avenue just after midnight for driving without headlights, according to KPD. Michael Cook, 32, a...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A company plans to open a new sports bar at Knoxville’s Covenant Health Park, potentially creating 100 jobs, according to a release from marketing company MoxCar. Jonathan’s Grille, a sports bar based in Nashville with locations throughout the state and Alabama, plans to open the new bar in...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Adam Barnett, the Knoxville Police Department officer who was charged Monday with aggravated assault in Sevier County, choked a family member until they lost consciousness, according to court documents obtained by WVLT News. It happened around 5:22 p.m. Monday, according to Barnett’s...

A Knoxville man has pleaded guilty to a 2024 in which he threatened to shoot a woman, District Attorney General Charme Allen's office announced on Friday.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn — A 90-year-old former hospital in Knoxville could find new life as supportive housing for people in need. Serene Manor, which now sits empty, holds special meaning for Knoxville's black community. It's where they could access health care. The City of Knoxville owns it, and leaders are explaining...

A pedestrian is dead after they were struck by a vehicle on Chapman Highway in South Knoxville Thursday evening.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn — A Powell man accused in a June rock attack that seriously wounded a Knox County deputy will face trial on counts that include attempted first-degree murder. A Knox County grand jury returned a seven-count indictment this week against Christopher Michael Hensley, 45. Authorities say Hensley hit...