Sevierville Planning Commission to consider rezoning 400+ acres for D.R. Horton development
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Plans are in motion to rezone portions of undeveloped land in Sevierville, paving the way for a proposed new community that will include more than 1,000 of homes, three parks and a commercial area on Red Bank Road. Thursday, the Sevierville Planning Commission agreed to hear...
Veteran owned brewery in Maryville celebrates 2 years of business
Swa'ra is run and owned by active duty military and veterans who says they are proud to support their community.
The Small Tennessee Gas Station Diner Serving Up Dolly Parton’s Favorite Hot Dogs
When it comes to hot dogs, Dolly Parton swears by the unique Southern version served at a longstanding local diner in her native Tennessee.
Significant drop in fatal crashes reported in Tennessee over Fourth of July weekend
The Tennessee Highway Patrol on Monday reported a notable drop in fatal crashes over the 2025 Fourth of July weekend period compared to 2024 while the Knox County Sheriff's Office responded to five injury crashes over an 84-hour period.
ACSO’s Lacresha Logan: Her focus on recidivism matters
Recidivism. Difficult word to spell. Even harder to pronounce. It’s meaning is simple. Oxford Dictionary’s definition is: “Noun … the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend.” And reoffend they do. But Our Town Hero today is working hard to impact this issue – Lacresha Logan – and change lives in the process.
I-275 in Knoxville to close Friday as crews replace bridge
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — I-275 is scheduled to be closed over the weekend while crews replace a bridge, said a spokesperson for the Tennessee Department of Transportation. The road is scheduled to be closed in either direction from Friday at 7 p.m. through Monday at 6 a.m. as well as from 7 p.m. on July […]
Warrant: Knoxville man arrested for DUI fled crash in truck with missing wheel
KNOXVILLE, Tenn — A Knoxville man was arrested Friday after law enforcement said he crashed his truck and ran from police while under the influence. Terry France, 46, is charged with DUI, reckless endangerment, evading arrest, driving while suspended, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident and evading...
Steamy with spotty storms for now
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - We have a hot, humid start to the week, with isolated storms developing for now. We’ll have a greater coverage of our area in rain and storms later this week. Be sure you have the WVLT First Alert Weather app for iPhone or Android to...
Tennessee man charged with drug trafficking after traffic stop in Camdenton
A Knoxville, Tennessee, man was charged with drug trafficking in Camden County after a traffic stop on Thursday. Court documents state that two Camdenton Police officers pulled over a minivan at 1 a.m. on July 3 for not having license plate lamps. The driver, Joshua Stanifer, 36, agreed to let...
Knoxville Police Identify Man who Died after Falling from Crane
UPDATE: The victim from this incident has been identified as Jackson Gervasio, 21 of Marquette, Michigan. KPD NEWS RELEASE: 21-year-old man dies after falling from crane. A man died after falling from a crane at a construction site in the Fort Sanders area early Saturday morning. At around 2 a.m....
