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LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- A Chevrolet pick-up truck and a Nissan pick-up collided on the four lane in front of Hardee’s at 6am Tuesday. The Nissan ended up on its side, the driver’s side. There were no injuries. However, Jacksboro bound traffic was slowed and forced into the right...

Loudon County Schools announced Monday that it had received the Perkins Reserve Grant to start an aviation program for high school juniors and seniors.

During this heatwave, while people are being urged to limit time outdoors. For many workers, that’s just not an option. On Monday 6 News looked at what these dangerous conditions mean for first responders and construction crews who can't avoid the heat.

FARRAGUT, Tenn. (WATE) — A new 7 Brew Coffee may be coming to Turkey Creek in Farragut, according to town documents. The Farragut Municipal Planning Commission is scheduled to discuss a site plan for the proposed coffee shop on August 5. It would be located at 11495 Parkside Drive. A town spokesperson said that the […]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee's Tickle College of Engineering is playing a key role in a new statewide initiative introducing nuclear energy concepts to kindergarten through second-grade students. Starting in the 2025–26 school year, more than 280 Tennessee elementary teachers will have access to...

The Blount County Sheriff's Office has issued a public warning on social media about a recent increase in scam calls. The scammers are impersonating sheriff's deputies and concocting situations in which unsuspecting victims are told that a loved one is in jail and in need of bail money. In another variation, callers...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn — A fugitive wanted in a New York homicide was arrested Sunday night getting off a Greyhound bus in Knoxville, authorities said. Kyshonn Green, 32, was being held Monday in Knox County custody pending extradition to the Rochester, N.Y., area. He had a gun, thought to be...

Knoxville Orthopaedic Clinic (KOC) has been named a Top Workplace by the Knoxville News Sentinel based on feedback from KOC employees. This marks the third time in five years that the leading orthopaedic provider has earned the top honor, with wins in 2022 and 2021. KOC is based in Knoxville...

The site, which features cutting-edge car wash technology, supports the retailer's strategy of providing full-service customer solutions. Weigel’s has announced the opening of its first Weigel’s Auto Spa, located on Bill Bell Road adjacent to its Powell, Tenn., location. Designed to serve the modern convenience...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — One person was injured after a fight broke out under a bridge in downtown Knoxville last weekend, according to the Knoxville Police Department. KPD responded to a report of a "large fight" under a bridge east of Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria at 200 E Jackson Avenue on July 19. Upon arrival,...