TDOT extends Alcoa Highway construction end date
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee Department of Transportation now expects work on the section of the Alcoa Highway Corridor Project from Woodson Drive to Cherokee Trail to be finished in Spring 2030. Crews began working on this section in July 2023. At the time, 6 News reported that the section was projected to
Knoxville Apartment Boom Pours $2.4 Billion Into County As Multi‑Family Permits Soar
Knox County did not exactly take a breather in 2025. A new 2025 Development Activity Report from Knoxville‑Knox County Planning tallies roughly $2.4 billion in construction investment and nearly 6,000 permitted units countywide, with multi‑unit housing approvals now outpacing single‑family lots by more than two to one.
TN lawmakers divided on whether Age-Appropriate Materials Act needs changes after dispute over historical...
This comes after Knox County School Board asked the state to revise the book review law after ‘Roots’ controversy.
Halls and Powell residents report discolored tap water, raising concerns about quality
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Residents in the Halls and Powell area are reporting yellow and cloudy water coming from their taps, raising concerns about water quality. Hallsdale-Powell Utility District said the water is still meeting drinking water standards despite the discoloration. According to the utility district, a
Capital One Cafe coming to Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Capital One is bringing one of its banking-cafe hybrids to Knoxville. It’s set to open soon at West Town Mall. The cafes bring financials and breaking together, offering beverages and pastries while creating space for banking. Additionally, Capital One cardholders get a bonus: half-off Verve d
Federal lawsuit over Tennessee religious charter school ban will move forward
Sign up for Chalkbeat Tennessee’s free newsletter to keep up with statewide education policy and Memphis-Shelby County Schools. A Tennessee lawsuit challenging the Knox County Board of Education over the state’s religious charter school ban is heading to trial after a federal judge denied the board’s motion to dismiss
Three East Tennesseans sentenced in multi-million dollar prescription fraud scheme
Three East Tennesseans have been sentenced to federal prison after they pleaded guilty to being involved in a multi-million dollar prescription fraud scheme between 2018 and 2020.
Tennessee communities are blocking data centers. Nashville could be next.
Tennessee communities are passing temporary bans on new data centers amid a construction boom and widespread backlash. Since the fall, nine cities and counties have passed moratoriums on construction, and five were approved just in the past few weeks. At least three more communities including Knoxville and Nashville ha
Bargain Hunters From All Over Tennessee Flock To This Massive Flea Market For Unbeatable...
Tucked away at 220 W Dumplin Valley Rd in Kodak, Tennessee, the Great Smokies Flea Market is one of the most exciting places to hunt for deals in the entire state. With thousands of shoppers visiting every weekend and a 4.4-star rating from over 8,700 reviews, this massive market has earned a loyal following from barga
Vulcan Materials seeks approval for $20 million quarry expansion near Knox County subdivision
Homeowners raise concerns about blasting and property values as Dixie Lee Quarry plans to add 58 acres.
