Knoxville TN

A lot has happened since I last reported in April on the proposed redevelopment of the Kerbela Shriners Temple site. Whether enough has happened is another question—one that will be answered this afternoon when the developer returns to Planning Commission with a revised proposal after being sent back to the drawing boa

KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A dump truck overturned in West Knox County Wednesday afternoon, spilling 21 tons of rock, Rural Metro Fire said. Rural Metro crews responded to the crash around 5 p.m. on Yarnell Road at Graybeal. Photos show the truck blocking the road with its load of rock spilled to the side. […]

Two very different weather threats are taking aim at the Tennessee Valley and Mid-South over the next 48 hours, prompting First Alert Weather Days across Middle Tennessee, Southern Kentucky and North Alabama. The first danger arrives today in the form of oppressive heat, followed Friday by a round of strong, soaking st

You do not go to this flea market to buy something specific. You go to see what finds you. A rusty sign, a vintage jacket, a jar of jam from a lady who grows her own berries. That is the fun of this massive Tennessee market, where the aisles never end and the best treasures have no price tags until you ask.

ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A man drove into a creek while trying to avoid law enforcement, the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office said. On Tuesday, ACSO deputies were trying to serve outstanding warrants to Daniel James Poore II, 32, on charges of criminal conspiracy, burglary, and contempt of court. When the deputi

East Tennessee’s housing market is charging into summer. Local Realtors say buyers flooded the Knoxville region in May, closing deals even with mortgage rates still elevated. By their count, May was the strongest sales month the area has seen since 2019, although rising costs continue to shut many would-be buyers out.

Vols commit just delivered the news Tennessee fans were hoping to hear.

A major gunmaker that moved to Maryville in 2023 hopes to offer its guests overnight stays near its Blount County headquarters. Smith & Wesson is getting closer to that goal. The gunmaker, a leader in the U.S. firearms market, posted a gross profit of $127 million in 2025. Now, it’s putting some funds into creating a c

As another successful school year comes to a close, Oak Ridge Schools has announced several leadership appointments in preparation for the 2026-27 academic year. Dr. Amanda Tinker has been appointed Director of Student Supports following the retirement of Dr. Larrissa Henderson. Previously serving as Student Services C

In World War II, more than 16 million men and women were mobilized into military service and fewer than 4,500 of them are still alive today. 6 News reporter Don Dare, a Vietnam veteran, talks with an Army soldier who just celebrated his 100th birthday.