John Valliant, Knoxville attorney and former chair of troubled juvenile detention center, dies
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - John Valliant, a prominent Knoxville attorney, former Knox County Democratic Party chairman and former member of the Knox County juvenile detention center’s board of trustees, has died. According to an obituary published by Knox News, he was 78. Valliant, an Oak Ridge native, graduated from...
Blount County Animal Center Dog of the Week: Bowser
Bowser used to live in a castle. Every morning, he’d get up, have his coffee with bacon-flavored cream, and trot through the stone hallways of his home. Sometimes, stone castles can get a little drafty, but luckily for Bowser, he had a few small lakes of lava to keep him warm. You would think that it might get lonely...
Knox County man creates model police cars for people across the nation
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn — Inside a Knox County garage, you’ll find Garry Campbell painting police cars. What started as a childhood hobby has grown into a 32-year calling for the retired Knoxville police officer. “I just kept building models throughout my childhood. Never thought it would turn into...
Proposed development plan raises concerns for some East Knox County neighbors
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — A proposed rezoning plan could bring 194 multi-family units to East Knox County. The area of development sits between Pleasant Hill and Kitts Roads. At a community meeting, dozens showed up to hear from the developer about the plan. Thomas Krajewski with Homestead Land Holdings...
8 Tennessee sandwich shops that quietly beat the big chains
Tennessee is packed with incredible local sandwich shops that put big chain restaurants to shame. From Nashville to Memphis, these hidden gems are serving up bold flavors, creative ingredients, and seriously satisfying meals. You do not need a famous logo or a drive-through window to make an unforgettable sandwich....
Burlington Renewal Project —schedule and progress
In the past, we told you about the City’s plans to help reinfuse life into the historic Burlington Center in East Knoxville through streetscape improvements and the construction of a new firehouse for that area: July 2025. The $19M project has already been funded by the City Council. So...
Report: Knox County needs $2.05B for transportation infrastructure improvements
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — An annual report from the Tennessee Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations (TACIR) says Knox County needs more than $2 billion for transportation infrastructure improvements. The report looks at improvement projects that are in some stage of development, whether that’s...
Illinois couple says ‘I do’ outside of Tennessee Buc-ee’s
Generally speaking, if the average man suggested to his fiancée that they get married at Buc-ee's, there's a good chance that would be the end of the relationship. In the galaxy of possible wedding venues that include beaches and hotel ballrooms and parks, a gas station, even a big one, is a pretty tough sell.
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, Now Named After Dolly Parton, Says She Donated “Generational &...
She’s truly an angel on earth. In February, it was announced that East Tennessee Children’s Hospital in Knoxville would officially be renamed Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital in honor of the country music legend and her history of giving back to the Tennessee community. Thanks to her long history of support for...
Knoxville Fire Department extinguishes ‘large brush fire’ near Pleasant Ridge Road
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — On Sunday, the Knoxville Fire Department said it extinguished a “large brush fire” at the 3800 block of Pleasant Ridge Road. KFD posted about the fire at 3:45 p.m., saying it was on the scene. At 4:23, it said the fire was out. The department also shared photos.
