Knoxville TN

Anderson County, TN (WOKI) – The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of a scam circulating in our community. Individuals are contacting residents while claiming to work for a company called “United Phone Company” and attempting to collect money. These callers may request payment for alleged past-due...

MCMINNVILLE, TN – A 17-year-old from Maryville is facing multiple felony charges after a "swatting" prank triggered a massive police response at a local residence on February 16, 2026. The incident was published in a news release by the McMinville Police Department this past Friday. McMinnville authorities say they...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) — Knoxville Police Department officers responded to a shots fired call outside the Bearden Hill Fieldhouse on Kingston Pike at approximately 10:50 p.m. Friday. According to investigators, a group of individuals was inside the establishment when one person began causing a disturbance. That...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on I-40 Monday afternoon. The fire happened between Midway and Strawberry Plains Pike. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, the fire was reported around 1:45 p.m. and closed one westbound lane. This is a developing...

You ever roll across Norris Lake in Tennessee and wonder what is underneath that glassy water? I keep thinking about Loyston, the town that sat right where the coves shimmer now. No, it did not crumble or fade. It got covered, plain and quiet, and that difference changes how the...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — From Hollywood soundstages to East Tennessee front porches, two familiar TV faces are using their star power to fight hunger. Actors Patrick Duffy, best known for his roles on Dallas and Man from Atlantis, and Linda Purl from The Office and Happy Days, made a stop this week with CAC Mobile Meals,...

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nashville, Tenn. – A warmer-than-normal start to March is expected across Tennessee, with mild air favoring mostly rain from Sunday, March 1, through Thursday, March 5. According to NOAA’s 6-10 day outlook...

Gunshots outside the Bearden Hill Fieldhouse on Kingston Pike Friday night jolted a busy stretch of Bearden, but Knoxville police say no one was hurt. Officers arrived to find evidence of a shooting in front of the sports bar and quickly opened an investigation that spilled into nearby businesses. Police...

Did the weekend highs in the low 70s have you dreaming of spring ? You're not alone. Tennessee has been on a temperature rollercoaster throughout January and February. The Volunteer State has had ice storms, snow, gusty winds and single-digit wind chills so far, in contrast to the recent weekend heat wave. In...

There is something comforting about a Tennessee diner where breakfast is served hot, fast, and without unnecessary extras. The focus stays on generous portions, familiar flavors, and prices that still feel reasonable in a time when dining out can add up quickly. These are the kinds of places where regulars...