CareCuts serves up final meal in Downtown Knoxville before moving to new location
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — CareCuts, a ministry in Knoxville providing homeless individuals with meals, haircuts and more, served its final meal downtown Friday as it prepared to move to its new location on Clinton Highway. For the last 10 years, CareCuts has grown from a ministry offering haircuts to...
Missing 11-year-old found safe in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — UPDATE: They have been found safe. — Police in Knoxville are searching for a missing 11-year-old child with special needs who was last seen near downtown, according to authorities. The Knoxville Police Department said Randy Ashdord was last seen in the area of Clinch Avenue and Henley Street. Officials...
Knoxville Heats Up Before Sunday Night Storms Crash In
Knoxville stepped into Friday, April 3, 2026, under clear skies, a mild 68°F at daybreak, and a light southwest breeze. The National Weather Service is calling for a warm, breezy afternoon with highs near 83°F and gusty southwest winds. Outdoor plans should be in decent shape through today, but a pattern shift late...
Mother of late organ donor, EMT recipient urge registration at emotional ceremony in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — University of Tennessee Medical Center hosted a special ceremony Thursday that brought together those donors and recipients of life-saving organ transplants. Recipients, donor families, and community members gathered at the hospital’s Wood Auditorium to share stories and reflect on the...
Zoo Knoxville Welcomes Birth Of New Male Lion Cub
KNOXVILLE - Zoo Knoxville welcomes the birth of a male African lion cub to first-time mother Zahra (ZARA) and father Maji (MAW-GEE). The cub was born on February 17th. Zahra was brought to Zoo Knoxville following a breeding recommendation specifically to help strengthen the genetic diversity of African lions in human...
Families scale back Easter celebrations as costs rise
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Easter traditions are not going away for many families, but they are changing. According to the National Retail Federation, Americans are expected to spend nearly $25 billion on Easter this year. Prices are up on candy, meat and other holiday staples. Amber Ray, a mom of...
The Local-Favorite Buffet Restaurant In Tennessee Where $15 Gets You A Full Meal And...
Hungry diners in Tennessee know the feeling. You walk in expecting a quick meal, then suddenly there are trays of steaming dishes stretching across the room and the hardest decision becomes what to try first. Plates fill up fast. Fried rice, crispy chicken, stir-fried vegetables, sweet desserts, and plenty more...
Knoxville named one of America’s top ‘Trail Towns’ for mountain biking
SOUTH KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – Knoxville has been named one of the best cities in the country to ride your bike in by the International Mountain Bicycling Association. Bikers at Baker Creek Preserve told 6 News what their favorite part of the trail is. “I came out a couple weeks ago and went mountain biking […]
Toilets, TV and a lawnmower among 17 tons of trash removed from East TN...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Over 500 volunteers worked together earlier this month to clean up 17.4 tons of trash from 39 sites along East Tennessee’s waterways during the 37th annual Ijams River Rescue. The event took place on March 21, with 584 volunteers working at 39 sites along the Tennessee River, creeks, streams...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Knoxville — Furniture, Pets & More
Looking for something useful without spending a dime? Knoxville neighbors are giving away all kinds of free items this week — from furniture and home goods to a friendly cat looking for a new home.
