Knoxville TN

Longtime WBIR anchor Abby Ham is staying in Knoxville. She revealed her new career ‒ one that has East Tennessee at its core. Following her departure from Channel 10, Ham has taken on a role as a media coach, speechwriter, speaker and Knoxville content creator, according to her Facebook announcements. "I’m taking...

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 29, 2026-- State regulators, Type One Energy, and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) announced today the initial submission of a “byproduct material license” application in preparation for Tennessee’s first commercial fusion project. Type One Energy and TVA worked closely with...

Four months have clipped by since the last set of photographs of the major developments underway in the heart of downtown. There’s been quite a bit of movement as you’ll see in the photos if you compare them to the update from last September. Several others have been announced, but not yet underway, while for others...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Bar Association has announced it will be offering free legal advice for veterans through clinics that will be held throughout the year. The first clinic is taking place on Feb. 11 from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Knox County Public Defender’s Office.

KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - A new regional forensic center is on track to open in Karns later this year to meet the demands of East Tennessee’s growing population. The Knox County Regional Forensic Center performs autopsies for 23 counties and serves as medical examiner for Knox, Anderson and Blount counties.

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position. Responsible for analyzing physical, biological, or chemical evidence submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; and composing technical laboratory reports describing the results of tests. Uses and...

The National Weather Service in Morristown has released a detailed forecast for the Knoxville area, providing insights into the expected weather conditions for the coming days. According to their NWS latest update, residents can anticipate mostly cloudy through mid-morning, then gradual clearing today, with...

In a pressing call for community vigilance, the Knoxville Police Department (KPD) has sounded the alarm with an Endangered Child Alert for Isabella Hurlburt, a 15-year-old girl missing since last Thursday. The search intensifies as officials relay that Isabella was last seen in the vicinity of Division Street,...

ROANE COUNTY – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, with assistance from the Roane County Sheriff’s Office, has resulted in a Knox County man being charged with first degree murder. On January 27th, at the request of 9th Judicial District Attorney General Russell...