Tornado WATCH for some areas through this evening
A Tornado WATCH is in effect for areas west of Knoxville through this evening, meaning there is a possibility of some isolated tornadoes. Damaging wind gusts and small hail will also be possible in some areas.
Knoxville predicted to be the most popular city to move to in 2026, study...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A new study says Knoxville is predicted to be the most popular city Americans move to in 2026. According to moveBuddha’s Moving Forecast, Knoxville is predicted to surpass Savannah, Georgia as the nation’s top move-to city. The study predicts Knoxville to have 1.61 more...
Nourish Knoxville doubles SNAP spending at Market Square Farmers Market
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The government shutdown has hit a record 39 days, and full funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, is not there. An estimated 700,000 Tennesseans rely on SNAP, and about 35,000 in Knox County alone. Nourish Knoxville is stepping in to stretch some of these...
FIRST ALERT: Tracking brutal wind chills, freezing temperatures & even snow for some
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Clouds will build through the overnight hours with temperatures hovering into the upper 40s. Winds will come from the southwest at 5 mph. SUNDAY: Our cold front will work through East TN Sunday morning, and it’ll dramatically effect our temperatures. High tomorrow will be in the middle to...
Over 1,800 pounds of trash removed from Melton Hill Lake
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Nearly a full ton of garbage was removed from Melton Hill Lake on Thursday by a group of 40 volunteers. Volunteers from Knoxville Montessori School, the University of Tennessee, the Oak Ridge Power Squadron, the Melton Hill Lake Users Association and others removed 1,878 pounds of trash.
The most expensive neighborhoods in Knoxville
Homebuyers and sellers are navigating a slow and expensive housing market, with rising prices and stagnant demand keeping many on the sidelines. This comes amid rising economic uncertainty and growing wealth concentration. But luxury homes—multimillion-dollar estates, sleek penthouses, and one-of-a-kind custom...
Christian music’s biggest tour returning to Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Christian music’s largest annual tour will be making a return to Knoxville in February. Winter Jam 2026 will be at Thompson Boling Arena at Food City Center on Feb. 7, 2026 at 6 p.m. It will feature performances by Chris Tomlin, Matthew West, Katy Nichole,...
Food City’s lazy girl dinner: Perfect for a cozy night in
Sometimes, you just need things to be easy and Food City is here to help with that! Our Food City Pantry is the perfect cozy dinner that will leave you wanting more.
Tennessee’s Seymour spring
Sevier County, Tennessee, is packed with things to do. Between Dollywood, the Titanic Museum, the Island in Pigeon Forge, and all those alpine coasters, it’s easy to get swept up in the tourist whirlwind. Still, I decided to take a different path on a recent trip. Instead of chasing thrill rides, I went hunting for...
With people suffering, Tennessee church SNAPped to attention
LENOIR CITY, Tenn. (BP) – The idea came up during a men’s Bible study on Oct. 29 at First Baptist Church. The government was shut down. The news said that, come Saturday, a lot of people were going to lose SNAP benefits that put food on the table.

















