Luminary Theatre hits stage for Easter week
JEFFERSON CITY — Luminary Theatre is proud to present The Last Sin Eater, a powerful stage adaptation of the beloved novel by acclaimed Christian author Francine Rivers, adapted for the stage by Hannah Mayer. Opening Easter weekend, this powerful production draws audiences into the haunting world of 1850s Appalachia,...
Country Music Hall of Fame will Host Panel with Henry Cho & Gary Mule...
Henry Cho and Gary Mule Deer will join in a discussion about the Grand Ole Opry’s practice of blending humor with musical performances. The comedians will share their own career paths that led them to the world-famous country radio show during a panel at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum on Wednesday, April...
Leaders Crash, Pierce Tops Tennessee Tipoff
MARYVILLE, Tenn. — Racing can often be a ‘right place, right time’ kind of sport. Saturday night at Smoky Mountain Speedway, Bobby Pierce was in that ideal spot when it mattered most. The early stages of the Tennessee Tipoff set up an all-southeastern showdown between Brandon Overton...
The Brutal Reality of the Bassmaster Classic
After riding along with Justin Hamner and Tucker Smith during the 2026 Bassmaster Classic, one thing became clear: even the best anglers can miss the cut.
Knoxville Cash-and-Coaching Pilot Lifts 800 Struggling Families
A three-year experiment to help working families break out of poverty in East Tennessee is starting to look less like a test and more like a roadmap. The East Tennessee Collaborative, a pilot program based in the Knoxville area, is reporting measurable gains in its third year, with leaders saying more than 800...
12 Tennessee Donut Shops Where The Best Flavors Sell Out Early
Tennessee is home to some seriously incredible donut shops, and locals know the golden rule: show up early or miss out. From Nashville to Knoxville to Chattanooga, these shops craft flavors so good they disappear before lunchtime. Whether you love classic glazed rings or wild creative toppings, the Volunteer State...
Cerebral Palsy Center asking for the community’s help to fix its parking lot
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Cerebral Palsy Center in Knoxville does its best to take care of neighbors with all types of special needs and disabilities. "We support them in their daily needs, from activities of daily living to just their everyday life," said Renee Shepard, Interim Executive Director for the Cerebral Palsy...
No injuries reported after abandoned home catches fire, Rural Metro says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Emergency crews responded to an abandoned house fire in Knox County Sunday afternoon. Crews were dispatched to the fire on Hillside Drive shortly after 3 p.m. According to Jeff Bagwell with Rural Metro Fire, it was an abandoned single-wide trailer. No injuries were reported, Bagwell said,...
Knox County Rescue continues search for missing man in Georgia ahead of spring
UPDATE — This article was updated after Knox County Rescue edited the name of an organization in its post. UNION COUNTY, Ga. (WATE) — Over the weekend, Knox County Rescue’s Search and Rescue team (KCR) returned to Blood Mountain in Georgia ahead of spring vegetation to search for a missing Texas man.
One in custody, one airlifted to hospital after Clinton shooting
CLINTON, Tenn. (WATE) — A man was airlifted to a hospital, and another was taken into custody after a shooting in Clinton Sunday, police said. At 6:27 p.m., Clinton Police Department officers went to the Super 8 motel on Park Place after reports of a shooting. When they arrived, the officers found a man with a...
