Veterans Day brings discounts and events honoring armed forces to East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - With Veteran’s Day just around the corner, local businesses are gearing up to give back to service members. Here’s a list of events and promotions being offered to veterans and active military this year. Food:. Applebee’s - free meals for veterans and active-duty military....
Walland woman found safe after being reported missing
(UPDATE) — Georgia Camille Perry, 82, has been located and is safe after she had been reported missing. She was taken to the Blount Memorial Hospital as a precaution, according to a release. EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was updated after the sheriff’s office shared a correction to the missing woman’s name. WALLAND,...
9th Annual Appalachian Renaissance Faire of Tennessee draws crowds to Kodak this weekend
KODAK, Tenn. — This Saturday and Sunday, residents of Sevier County and beyond are invited to step into a whimsical world where time‑honored Appalachian heritage meets the flamboyant flair of a Renaissance fair. At 10 a.m. on Nov. 8 and Nov. 9, the 9th Annual Appalachian Renaissance Faire of Tennessee opens its gates...
Fast-moving severe storms threaten millions in Ohio and Tennessee Valleys ahead of winter chill
More than 20 million Americans face a severe storm threat as gulf moisture is expected to clash with a cold front ahead of the bitter cold air next week.
Overcoming Believers Church leans on community to help prepare for Blessings on Bell Street
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - For more than 20 years, Blessings on Bell Street has served as a community event to provide gifts to families who may otherwise go without. Entering decade number two, Blessings on Bell serves more than 2,000 people supplying Christmas gifts to kids ages two to 17.
Maryville Alcoa Animal Rescue Center Dog of the Week: Elvis
Elvis was the cutest little crooner this side of Tennessee. He spent his time munching on sandwiches of peanut butter, bacon and banana, and serenading anyone who would listen to him. “I ain’t nothing but a hound dog, eatin’ all the time,” he’d sing while performing his signature tail swish. All the lady canines...
Driving track for sheriff’s office training may be built on Knox County-owned land
The Knox County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's input as it considers turning converting a piece of county-owned property into a driving training track for law enforcement.
Knoxville Police to launch Real Time Information Center, allowing officers to increase response time
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Local innovators, artists and community leaders joined a "pitch-and-listen" learning session at the Mill and Mine. On Thursday, one presentation was centered on the Knoxville Police Department's new Real Time Information Center, which will allow officers to respond to calls faster and with more...
First Alert Weather Day: Tracking Friday evening storms and the freeze that follows
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -A quiet start, before all eyes are on the potential for strong storms developing later today. FRIDAY: Increasing clouds with rain or storms developing during the evening. Timing has storms moving in around 5PM for the plateau and pushing south/southeast through the rest of the area through...
‘Unjust and discouraging’ | Anderson County school director wants to spend district dollars on...
CLINTON, Tenn. (WVLT) - Anderson County School Director Dr. Tim Parrot wants to hand out bonuses to non-teacher staff to remedy Gov. Bill Lee’s “unjust and discouraging” private school voucher bonus system. In a letter earmarked for the county’s school board, Parrot proposed pulling more than $800,000 from other...

















