Knoxville-Knox County CAC recognized nationally by NASCSP
The Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) was recognized nationally by the National Association for State Community Services Programs (NASCSP) in a July newsletter for its work with the Tennessee Housing Development Agency’s (THDA) Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP). CAC was established in 1964...
The Pulled Pork Sandwich At This Down-To-Earth BBQ Joint In Tennessee Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
In the smoky paradise of Tennessee barbecue, there exists a moment of pure culinary bliss that happens when you take your first bite of a perfectly crafted pulled pork sandwich. At Dead End BBQ in Knoxville, that moment arrives on a toasted bun with tender, smoke-kissed pork that might just...
Knoxville restaurant makes New York Times list of 50 best restaurants in US
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Knoxville restaurant made the New York Times 2025 list of the 50 best restaurants in America. J.C. Holdway on Union Avenue was one of the restaurants to be given the title. “Feeling honored is an understatement,” Restaurant owner Joseph Lenn wrote on Facebook. “To hit...
Big Ears 2026 lineup announced, see when tickets go on sale
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Big Ears Festival is coming up! Between March 26 and 29, the people of Knoxville will be treated to performances by some incredible musicians. On Tuesday, the festival announced its lineup, including artists like: Passes will go on sale September 11 at 9 a.m., although donors and...
Georgia vs. Tennessee spread is changing fast
The Georgia vs Tennessee spread has already adjusted multiple points after just a few hours of being published.
New Way for Teens in Mental Health Crisis to Get Help
There’s a new way for teens to get help in a mental health crisis. CONTACT Careline helps train care counselors who answer 988 calls and they are rolling out a new way to reach teens, through a text line. It’s called Teen Line and can be messaged at 865-345-3336. This comes as more teenagers in our area are taking...
‘Don’t dwell on the crash’ | People slowing down to look at crashes while...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - More than six million car crashes happened in the United States in 2023. When a crash happens, it is common for congestion to follow and how people respond while passing a crash is something that drives people crazy. Daniel Engel Jr said on the WVLT What’s...
Knoxville counselor named Tennessee Counselor of the Year for addiction advocacy
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Knoxville counselor is gaining statewide recognition for helping people break free from addiction and has just been named Tennessee Counselor of the Year for her advocacy across East Tennessee. "Transforming lives and helping people thrive is what I do," said Kristen Robinson. For nearly 20...
Francis Merriman: He saw Cornwallis captured
Once more, as we move toward our nation’s semiquincentennial, I continue focusing on the Revolutionary War effort of attaining independence and the related contributions and connections of families of the Fork, the Knox County lands between the French Broad and Holston rivers. Another Revolutionary War veteran who...
‘Major’ drug dealer, known gang leader arrested after pursuit: US Marshals
After being released from the hospital without any injuries, King was taken to the Carter County Jail.
