DA: Man identified as a gang member with prior convictions now faces 35 years...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - A man with four prior convictions will face up to 35 years in prison after he was pulled over and officers...
Knox County Sheriff’s Office arrests South Doyle High School freshman for threats of violence
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knox County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that they had arrested a South Doyle High School freshman for threats of...
10 Places to Celebrate Black History Year-Round in Tennessee
Tennessee has 14 locations along the U.S. Civil Rights Trail. The state is home to famous writers, music legends, and talented photographers. Learn their...
Bill allowing off-road vehicles on Oliver Springs roads passes TN senate
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WATE ) — A bill allowing ATVs to drive on certain roads in Oliver Springs every...
Beyond History: East Tennessee’s Black Experience in Knox County
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Black History Month is a time for people to honor and focus attention on African Americans who made contributions and sacrifices...
‘I’ve got the scars’: Starbucks manager wants accountability for the deputies who beat him
He won’t sit for journalists’ photos or videos. He won’t sue the sheriff’s deputies who inflicted injuries that might mark his face for life...
Former Living East Tennessee Host is Featured on the Drew Barrymore Show
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) - Now in St. Louis, Chelsea Haynes got her start right here in Knoxville with Living East Tennessee. Chelsea helped to...
Uncle Fred’s Army wants you! Our kids can’t read
KNOXVILLE, TN - Its an epidemic of mammoth portions that can no longer be ignored. Nationally, Illiteracy rates among black and brown children are...
Tennessee, Virginia AGs file antitrust lawsuit against NCAA due to NIL-recruiting rules
The Tennessee and Virginia attorney generals have filed an antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA, saying the association is unfairly enforcing rules to restrict athletes...
‘It’s scary.’ Knoxville businesses face financial pressure after snow days
January's record-breaking stretch of snow might be over, but its effects linger for local businesses.With people snowed in starting on Jan. 15 and resulting...
