Four-Star Tennessee Target From Mike Matthews’ High School Announces Spring Commitment Date
Tennessee is one of the five finalists for a highly-touted safety in the 2027 class, and now we know when a commitment announcement will come. According to a report from Rivals’ Chad Simmons on Friday, four-star safety KJ Caldwell will announce his decision on Friday, Apr. 3. Caldwell will be deciding between...
Blount County Band Festival makes for a bonding of the bands
It’s been said that appreciation of the arts is most effective when it’s nurtured early. When Maryville College invites five high school bands to perform in the Clayton Center for the Arts on Tuesday, Feb. 17, it offers student musicians an opportunity to share their talents and challenge themselves at the same time....
Researchers unveil plans for groundbreaking facility that could unlock nearly limitless energy: ‘It’s exciting...
"We very much look forward to the insights gleaned from these partnerships." Researchers unveil plans for groundbreaking facility that could unlock nearly limitless energy: 'It's exciting to witness' first appeared on The Cool Down .
This Tennessee Restaurant Is Winning Fans With Its Remarkably Good Fried Scallops
Some dishes earn loyal fans simply by getting everything right, bite after bite. Storming Crab – Seafood Restaurant Knoxville has been doing exactly that with fried scallops that keep people talking long after the table is cleared. Crisp on the outside and tender inside, each serving strikes a balance...
Crews fight 31-acre wildfire on Clinch Mountain in Grainger County
BLAINE, Tenn. (WATE) — Multiple crews fought a wildfire on Clinch Mountain in Grainger County on Saturday and Sunday. By 4 p.m. on Sunday, the fire was 31 acres and was 60% contained, according to the Tennessee Division of Forestry. The fire is still listed as active. However, at 2:12 p.m., the Blaine Volunteer Fire...
Casey Kasem’s 70s at 7 features Feb. 10, 1979, Saturday on WLAF
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- LISTEN HERE for the fun of Casey Kasem’s American Top 40 The 70s as it trips back to February 10, 1979, Saturday at 7pm over WLAF radio. The fun three hours of memories are brought to you by Maynard’s Auto Parts and State Representative Dennis Powers.
SkyLand Ranch in Sevierville partially reopens after barns destroyed in fire
Two barns, which housed food storage, retail items and entertainment areas where the ranch held western shows, were a total loss.
‘Beyond grateful’: SkyLand Ranch owner lauds bravery of 1st responders after barn fires
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — First responders rushed to an attraction in Sevierville early Friday morning after two barns went up in flames. SkyLand Ranch sits along the Great Smoky Mountains Parkway right across from Tanger Outlets. The fires also left several other nearby small buildings damaged; no animals, staff,...
Dandridge Flock Camera Tip Leads To Two Arrests
A license-plate reader picked up more than just metal on Friday in Dandridge. After a Flock automated camera flagged a vehicle driving through town, detectives quickly moved in, pulled the car over, and ended the day with two men in custody, stolen property in hand, and fentanyl and methamphetamine taken off the...
Knoxville Teen Busted after Cops Find Three Loaded Guns in Apartment
An 18-year-old Knoxville man was arrested Saturday around 4:30 p.m. after officers say he and a 17-year-old companion were found with three loaded firearms, including what police described as a mini Draco. Knoxville Police Department Community Engagement Response Team officers took La'Ron Revels into custody on...

















