Knoxville TN

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — One hundred forty-eight people from 52 countries became American citizens at a naturalization ceremony in Knoxville Wednesday morning. Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon spoke at the ceremony, welcoming the new Americans. “Knoxville is a welcoming city. We celebrate different cultures,” she...

POWELL, Tenn — The Knox County Sheriff's Office taught a class on Monday for senior citizens. The topic they covered is one that many are too familiar with — scams through technology. The senior community is the most impacted, and to combat this, a Powell funeral home hosted "Scam Smart."

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s not new, housing and rent is expensive. A recent report shows Knoxville home prices increased by 60% over the last six years. The report shows a slow recovery for the housing market. “You can be a millionaire and become homeless, or you can be...

A man wanted for killing a coworker at a Wegmans distribution center in Gates has been arrested in Tennessee, according to WROC. Kyshonn Green, 32, allegedly shot and killed 25-year-old J’Mere Ridley-Smith on July 26 before fleeing the state. Green was taken into custody in Knoxville with a loaded handgun and now...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A 17-year-old has been charged with three counts of attempted first-degree murder after two people were injured in a shooting Tuesday night, the Knoxville Police Department said. Around 9 p.m. Tuesday, KDP officers went to an apartment on Minnesota Avenue in the Lonsdale Homes community....

Several Petro's Chili & Chips locations are closing, but chili lovers can still get their fix of the World's Fair delicacy at other stores around town. With financial issues left behind by a previous franchisee, Petro's COO Alex Widmer told Knox News, the owner of several Petro's Chili & Chips locations elected to...

Meteorologist and Knoxville native Heather Haley has moved from television to radio ‒ and teaching ‒ as she returns to the University of Tennessee at Knoxville for a "full circle moment" at her alma mater. Haley served as an anchor for WVLT-TV and as chief meteorologist, the first woman in the Knoxville market to do...

An analysis by Trajector Medical highlights the U.S. cities most accessible to people with disabilities, with Knoxville, Tennessee taking the top spot. According to the ranking, the top performing cities “offer exceptional access to wheelchair-friendly rentals, accessible buildings, special education teachers, job...

LOUDON COUNTY, Tenn. — A man whose remains were found in 2019 in Loudon County has been identified as a result of a partnership between the Knox County Regional Forensic Center, the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s “Cold Case and Unidentified Human Remains Initiative.” On...

A recent report shows Knoxville home prices increased by 60% over the last six years. HVAC experts discuss how to deal with strain on cooling systems. HVAC experts say they’re flooded with calls as air conditioning systems try to keep up with the hot temperatures. Water professionals come to...