Knoxville community center offers holiday events to combat seasonal loneliness
Office of Aging hosts free entertainment at John T. O’Connor Senior Center to help people stay connected during holidays.
Ready for Christmas? Here’s how to send your letter to Santa
It's finally time to get in the Christmas spirit, and for many children across the world, that means writing a letter to Santa. Here's how you can write and send your own letter to Santa, and maybe even get a response back.
People Drive From All Over Tennessee To Hunt For Rare Treasures At This Massive...
Tucked away in Knoxville sits a bargain hunter’s paradise so legendary that Tennesseans will cross county lines and burn a tank of gas just to experience its treasure-filled aisles – the AMVETS Thrift Store. This isn’t your average secondhand shop with a few dusty shelves and a rack...
Operation Vet Rescue opens warming center for homeless veterans in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Operation Vet Rescue has opened a warming center for homeless veterans at CareCuts in Knoxville. The center will operate any day that temperatures drop below 32 degrees. Due to limited capacity, pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Stephen Roche, CEO for Operation Vet Rescue, said he...
$20M state funding request could bring mental health facility back to Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services asked Governor Bill Lee for $20 million to build an inpatient mental health facility in Knoxville during a budget hearing earlier this month. Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner Marie Williams...
Sevier County, TN – Drug Bust: NOVA Unit Seizes Guns, Cash, Narcotics in Traffic...
Sevierville, TN – A routine traffic stop in Sevier County turned into a significant narcotics and weapons seizure this week, resulting in two arrests and what authorities describe as a strong example of interagency teamwork. According to the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, the traffic stop was conducted by the...
Knoxville husband and wife duo work to serve community on Thanksgiving as police officers
KNOXVILLE, Tenn — Cory Herb said that he's thankful to be working as a police officer in Knoxville. "It's the greatest job I've had," Herb said. The Marine Veteran told WBIR that what makes the job even better is getting to work beside another Marine Veteran, his best friend — and wife — Kate.
After the Flood and a Farewell, Fred’s Reopens as Downtown’s Kitchen-First Corner Bar
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Knoxville, Tenn. — Nov. 27, 2025 — After a six‑week, flood‑forced shutdown, Fred’s Around the Corner: Kitchen + Bar is back at 421 Union Ave., the onetime home of Knox Brew Hub. The October 3 reopening marks a full pivot: food leads, hospitality headlines,...
UT pushes back on Shirinian’s request for immediate reinstatement
A request for a temporary restraining order and expedited hearing filed by Tamar Shirinian met resistance in a motion from UT last week. Shirinian, who is currently on paid leave, filed a motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction on Nov. 5, requesting reinstatement in her position as an...
KARM serves hundreds at 39th annual Thanksgiving celebration
Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries opened its doors Thursday for its 39th annual Thanksgiving Day celebration, serving roughly 300 meals across two lunch seatings to people in need of a warm holiday meal and community.
