Kirby Smart: Tennessee’s Neyland Stadium will ‘be as loud as it ever is’ vs....
be as loud as it ever is Aaron Murray still remembers the drive to Neyland Stadium before his first game at Tennessee. Just seeing the 101,915-seat stadium sent the former Georgia quarterback’s mind all the way back to ancient Rome. “I felt like I was in Gladiator walking into the Colosseum for the first time,”...
Emily Abbott Sworn in as Knox County’s Second Female Criminal Court Judge, Ready to...
As Knox County welcomes Judge Emily Abbott to its Criminal Court, Governor Bill Lee's recent appointment seeks to fill the void left since March. Abbott, taking the bench just three days after her appointment on August 15, expressed her eagerness to get to work: "I wanted to go ahead and get sworn in immediately to...
Knoxville woman awarded ‘Key to the City’ after saving car crash victim’s life in...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Knoxville woman was awarded the Key to the City in Sedalia, Missouri, after saving the life of a car crash victim. Jada McMillan is a Knoxville native and a graduate of Hardin Valley High School. In 2021, she joined the U.S. Air Force. She currently works as an aerospace medical […]
‘Targeting our kids’ East Tennessee officials seize 50 pounds of drugs in social media...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Ninth Judicial Drug Task Force, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and the Oak Ridge Police Department seized 50 pounds of drugs while investigating social media drug sales, the task force announced. “Drug dealers are targeting our kids where they spend the most time — online,” the Ninth...
East Tennessee schools prepare to teach required gun safety course
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - With the enactment of a new Tennessee law, school systems in East Tennessee are preparing to teach gun safety in the classroom. Previous Coverage: TN law requires gun safety course at all public schools. The law went into effect this school year. It requires all children,...
Crash closes several lanes of I-40 in Knoxville, police say
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Several lanes of I-40 West in Knoxville have been blocked after a crash, according to the Knoxville Police Department. It happened near Cherry Street Wednesday morning. KPD officials said those in the area should expect delays, adding that those planning to travel on I-40 West should...
Scooter safety on, off campus
For many UT students, scooters are the easiest way to get around. They’ve become a regular part of life in Knoxville, and as more of them hit the streets and sidewalks, safety is getting more attention. Knoxville Police Department spokesperson Scott Erland said the department has recorded 16 scooter-related...
Pope Leo XIV gets Vols jersey from Tennessee House Speaker Sexton
Tennessee Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton gave Pope Leo XIV a personalized Vols jersey on Wednesday.
Consolidation of TV station ownership in state limits options for Tennesseans
Rarely do we think about who owns the local television stations licensed to serve our communities, but a recent proposed merger of two big TV owners would have huge implications for Tennessee and the rest of the nation. The plan also demonstrates the folly of excessive deregulation allowing for the growth of media...
Tennessee man gets 15 years for 2023 shooting at North Myrtle Beach resort
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Tennessee man who shot his 18-year-old stepdaughter in the shoulder as she tried to stop an argument between him and his estranged wife at a North Myrtle Beach resort was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Tuesday. Jeffrey Allen Branam, 63, of Knoxville, pleaded guilty to assault and […]
