‘The number one priority’ Swimmers talk safety on Fourth of July weekend at Augusta...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — People in East Tennessee are enjoying the Fourth of July weekend with some deciding to visit the newly reopened Augusta Quarry. After a suspected drowning there last month, 6 News went out to talk to visitors about safety at the 200-foot-deep swimming hole. Augusta Quarry at Fort Dickerson...
Situated Between Nashville And Knoxville Is Tennessee’s ‘Golf Capital’ With Sports, Resorts, And Southern...
Nestled between two of Tennessee's biggest cities on the Cumberland Plateau is the state's "golf capital," a sports city full of Southern charm. When you think of professional golf courses, you may envision the links of Pebble Beach or hidden gems designed by pros like Tiger Woods, but Crossville, Tennessee, is home...
Tracking what happened: the decade since the CSX train derailment
It was 10 years ago this week that a Union Tank Co. tanker car derailed from a CSX train, caught fire and burned thousands of gallons of acrylonitrile, a toxic chemical. The evacuation that ensued, the water testing and lawsuits that followed were a constant reminder of the accident until being drowned out in the...
Parrottsville shows off patriotic pride with July 5 parade downtown
Suspect arrested in Loudon County after firing shots at police during multi-county chase. The police chase ended shortly after 2 a.m. on Sunday, according to Loudon County Cpl. Cody Bengel. Anderson County educator named finalist for state Teacher of the Year award. Updated: 21 hours ago. |. Last year, Rogersville...
Gatlinburg’s 50th Annual Midnight Parade Ushers in July 4th with Nationwide First Celebration
In a celebration marked by tradition and Americana, Gatlinburg welcomed tens of thousands of visitors for its 50th Annual Midnight Independence Day Parade. As clocks struck midnight on July 3, the streets of downtown Gatlinburg were lined with spectators ready to catch the start of the parade at 12:01 AM, celebrating...
Car crashes into building in Knox County, leaving driver injured
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A car crashed into a building, leaving the driver “in what appeared to be serious condition,” Rural Metro Fire said. Rural Metro responded to reports of a crash on Washington Pike near Luttrell Road around 2:00 a.m. Sunday. When crews arrived, they found a vehicle that had driven off the […]
Families Urge Boating Safety Ahead of Fourth of July Following Tragic Losses at Lake...
As the nation gears up for celebratory fireworks and family gatherings this Fourth of July, a somber note is struck in the hearts of the Wasden and Catlett families. They share a tragic commonality—a holiday weekend marred forever by boating accidents that claimed the lives of their young children. In separate...
K-25 Heritage Center gets ready to open new building
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — For years, the K-25 Heritage Center has reminded people of the huge impact the K-25 Gaseous Diffusion plant had on the nuclear world, and now a new building is helping to immortalize that legacy. The American Museum of Science and Energy and the Department of...
Knoxville police ask for public’s help locating fatal shooting suspect
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knoxville Police Department’s Homicide Unit is investigating after a shooting Sunday morning, KPD said. Around 7:15 a.m., KPD officers went to Howard Baker Jr. Avenue to investigate reports of a shooting. They found a man who had been shot at least once, and he was pronounced dead on the...
The Best Fried Chicken In Tennessee Is Hiding Inside This Down-To-Earth Restaurant
In the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains, where tourists flock for rollercoasters and dinner shows, sits an unassuming treasure that locals have been keeping to themselves. Huck Finn’s Catfish in Pigeon Forge might have “catfish” in its name, but it’s harboring a secret that deserves to be shouted from the...
