Is it cheaper to buy or rent in Knoxville in 2026?
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in Knoxville in 2026?. If you're deciding whether to buy or rent a home in Knoxville in 2026, you're not alone. What used to be a simple answer has become more difficult as the economy continues to drift from historical norms. Previously, it...
Knox County, TN – Winter Driving Alert: Jackknifed Trucks on I-40; Multiple Crashes Reported...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Knoxville, TN – Drivers across Knox County are facing dangerous travel conditions today as snow and ice continue to impact Interstate 40 and surrounding roadways, leading to multiple crashes and significant...
East Tennessee schools will close Monday due to weather: See the list
School is out on Monday! Several East Tennessee schools will be closed on Monday, Feb. 2, after a snowstorm swept through the region on Jan. 31. The storm blanketed several inches of snow on Knox County and the surrounding areas. Schools are closed due to the impacts of the snow, plus extremely cold temperatures on...
McGhee Tyson Airport extends runway closure due to snow
Flights leaving and arriving in Knoxville Saturday morning are likely to be delayed as McGhee Tyson Airport announced its airfield and runways are temporarily closed.
TDOT wants drivers off the roads as snow continues to fall across East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - As snow continues to fall across East Tennessee, the Tennessee Department of Transportation said it’s very important to stay off the roads. While crews are continuing to salt and plow state highways and interstates, TDOT officials said they are not safe to travel on due to the slick...
Knox County’s Grim Tally: 272 Suspected Overdose Deaths As Tide Finally Turns
Knox County ended 2025 with 272 suspected overdose deaths, a grim number that still represents progress. The total continues a four-year slide in suspected fatal overdoses and ranks among the lowest full-year counts since the district attorney began publishing a live public dashboard in 2017. The tally is still...
FIRST ALERT: Snow continues this morning with highest totals in the foothills and Smokies
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Bands of snow will continue along and east of I-75 and especially south of I-40. The foothills and Smokies could see 6-12 inches. 3-6 inches is possible in Knox county. Temperatures will start in the teens to around 20 with wind chills near zero. Winds north 5-15 mph with higher gusts.
Knox County students walk out of class in protest of ICE operations
The organized protest came following news of multiple federal agent shootings in Minneapolis during immigration enforcement operations.
Shotgun Scare At Knoxville Weigel’s Ends In Calm Surrender
A tense standoff at a Weigel's convenience store on Westland Drive in Knoxville ended without injuries Thursday night after a man armed with a shotgun surrendered to Knox County deputies following a heavy law enforcement response. What Happened. According to the Knox County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to...
Knoxville students walk out of school to join anti-ICE protests
Local students gathered in downtown Knoxville on Friday to protest the ongoing nationwide immigration crackdown. It was one of many demonstrations that took place across the country amid public outcry after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
