Knoxville’s first African American Poet Laureate says Black history inspires her poems
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WATE ) — As she stands before crowds to perform her poems, Rhea Carmon uses her voice to...
Mike Johnson is betting on some of the conservative rebels who ousted Kevin McCarthy
WASHINGTON – House Speaker Mike Johnson , R-La. is backing some of the Republican lawmakers who helped throw the lower chamber...
Knox County Schools discusses opposing school voucher plan
The resolution states almost 20% of the system's 60,000 students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.Story continues
Bill would stop candidates from seeking two offices as Johnson runs for TN House...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee State Representative Gloria Johnson (D-Knoxville) made headlines after announced that she intends to seek reelection to the State...
Knoxville police take felony suspect into custody at Schubert Rd apartment
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knoxville Police Department took a suspect wanted on multiple felony arrest warrants into custody...
Police working standoff in North Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department is working a standoff in North-west Knoxville, officials with the department announced Thursday. KPD officials said...
Deputies searching for missing Knox County woman
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to locate a woman who was...
How a slave born in Knoxville became one of Tennessee’s wealthiest African-American businessmen
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WATE ) — Cal Johnson of Knoxville was born into slavery but became a prominent racetrack and...
Key Vols recruiting target calls Tennessee ‘home’ after naming his top schools
One of the Tennessee Vols' top 2025 recruiting targets is four-star athlete Cameron Sparks. On Thursday, Sparks revealed his top six schools...
Tennessee Vols move up to the top line in latest bracket from ESPN analyst...
The Tennessee Volunteers turned some heads on Saturday night with their decisive 103-92 win over the Kentucky Wildcats in Rupp Arena. However,...