Knoxville TN

Anderson County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing this month, with several top employers hiring for skilled and technical roles. From hands-on production to high-level quality assurance, there’s something here for every maker and problem-solver.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Law enforcement leaders in Knox County said a multi-agency effort targeting a drug pipeline along Interstate 75 is showing results, with overdose deaths dropping significantly in recent years. “I think it’s been very, very successful and continues to be,” Knox County District Attorney General...

Knoxville crime data from the first three months of 2026 has revealed a dramatic decrease in crime, including what police believe is the first time the city has not seen a homicide during the period since 1988, Knoxville Police said Thursday morning.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - WVLT News will be airing a special Easter service Sunday in partnership with First Baptist Knoxville. The church’s Sunday service will be airing on the Knoxville CW and WVLT+ at 11 a.m. Those interested in streaming the service can download WVLT+ here.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk said that Knox County Schools was reviewing protocols, holding additional training, improving communication, and adding signage after a former student was charged with trespassing. Rysewyk said a former student tried to enter the Hardin Valley campuses and was...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In the future, a mural might greet customers picking up groceries, clothing and lunch at Broadway Shopping Center in North Knoxville. Washington D.C.-based real estate development group Sigmund Companies now owns the complex and is looking to revitalize it by redesigning its facade, adding new...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A longtime Knoxville Police Department officer has died after a battle with cancer, according to the department. Communications Manager Scott Erland said Friday morning Detective Mel Pierce had died at 53. Pierce was diagnosed in 2025 and died on April 2, Erland said. The communications...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Zoo Knoxville is introducing the public to its new lion cub. The cub is healthy and thriving after a rough start and the death of its littermates. The male cub was born on February 17 to first-time mother Zahra and father Maji. Zahra came to the zoo in 2025 as part […]

Most people think you need to be near the ocean to enjoy great seafood, but Tennessee proves that idea wrong every single day. From Memphis to Knoxville, the Volunteer State is packed with restaurants serving up fresh, flavorful fish and shellfish that would impress even the most seasoned coastal foodie.

Jason Dobbins was in court Thursday and is being prosecuted by the Blount County District Attorney’s Office.