Arrest made after hundreds evacuated in Maryville, police say
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Police arrested a man after intentionally tampering with gas valves, according to officials with the Maryville Police Department. Officers responded after a suspect was seen running away from a natural gas connection near Celtic Drive. He was suspected of opening valves to the gas line and...
4th-grader got bullied for homemade University of Tennessee shirt — the university had perfect...
If something is done wholeheartedly, it never goes to waste. There is always some rewarding experience that follows. For a student from Altamonte Elementary School in Altamonte Springs, things turned into a wholesome and echoing reward after he tried his best to display his team spirit for his favorite college, as...
Good times at the Anderson County High School prom
Have fun looking at these photos from the Anderson County High School prom, held at Regas Square Events in downtown Knoxville on April 26. More photos can be viewed in th 81-photo gallery at oakridger.com . This article originally appeared on Oakridger: Good times at the Anderson County High School prom
University of Tennessee loses $37M in grant funding amid federal funding cuts
More than $37 million in grant funding to the University of Tennessee has been terminated. The university system is currently assessing the impacts and determining its next steps.
Anderson County Schools Announces Free Summer Meal Packs for Children
Anderson County Schools Announces Free Summer Meal Packs for Children. Clinton, TN — Anderson County Schools is proud to announce the continuation of its commitment to student health and well-being by offering free summer meal packs to all children ages 18 and under throughout June 2025. This important initiative...
Report calls for changes to improve Special Education in Knox County Schools
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A report from a hired consulting group provided an in-depth look at Special Education services across Knox County Schools. With nearly 9,000 students with disabilities, Public Consulting Group's review highlights the need for inclusion, instructional practices, staffing and equity improvements. The...
Oliver Springs Man Arrested After Attempt to Evade Police
OLIVER SPRINGS, Tenn. — A man wanted on multiple charges was taken into custody Thursday following a search in the Railroad Avenue area, according to the Oliver Springs Police Department. Officers say they received a tip that the suspect, identified as 54-year-old Ronnie Carroll, was at a home on...
Clearing today then a return to spotty rain this weekend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - After the front’s storms and hail for some, we’re watching clouds clear and feeling humidity drop. Up next, the system stalls in the region, sending clouds and spotty rain our way at times this weekend then more storms at times next week. Be sure...
I-75 Lane Closures, Delays at Several Locations in Tennessee Thru May 14
I-75 travelers passing through Tennessee should be aware of several construction zones that may impact their trip. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) reports the following I-75 traffic impacts thru Wednesday May 14, 2025. All work is weather dependent and subject to change. I-75 in Campbell County....
Victim’s widow, bar patron sue The Pint House after deadly 2024 shooting
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The widow of a man killed in a Knoxville bar shooting, along with a person who was hurt, has filed a multi-million-dollar lawsuit, court records show. Ruby Goosie, along with Courtney Cecelia, are suing The Pint House, its security providers, one suspect and the estate of another suspect involved...