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...
Anderson County educator named finalist for state Teacher of the Year award
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Department of Education has announced that two educators were named finalists for the state Teacher of the Year award. Among the nine finalists are Chrissy Rose with Anderson County Schools and Allyson Rutherford with Bristol City Schools. The following are the other seven...
Knox County deputy returns home after suffering severe head trauma on duty
Knox County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Dalton Swanger returned home after a head injury, KCSO announced Thursday afternoon.
21-year-old dies after falling from construction crane in Knoxville
A 21-year-old man from Michigan died after climbing over a fence into a construction site near the Strip in Knoxville, climbing up a crane and falling, police say. The incident happened at Lake Avenue and 19th Street in the Fort Sanders neighborhood at 2 a.m. July 5, according to a Knoxville Police Department news...
Pyro Shows is WLAF’s business of the week
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- It started with a bang as an odd job for a teenager to make some summer spending money and turned into a thriving company with multiple locations across the country. Fireworks and effects specialists, Pyro Shows Inc., has been launching explosives all across the country and all...
Morgan Wallen Foundation Will Send 35 Knoxville-Area Kids to Art and Music Camp
Record-breaking country star Morgan Wallen recently kicked off his I’m The Problem Tour with a generous donation to two Houston high schools. As he continues his wildly successful career, the East Tennessee-born artist, 32, has made it possible for other aspiring musicians to pursue their dreams with another donation...
Dollywood launches streaming radio station featuring park music
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Dollywood is launching a radio station, jam packed with iconic Dolly Parton tracks and picks from some of the country superstar’s favorite artists. Dollywood Radio will launch on July 7. It’ll be streamed on the iHeartRadio website and app and will feature music heard in...
Rural Metro Fire Crews Contain Blaze at North Knox County Barn, No Injuries Reported
Rural Metro Fire crews were on the scene last night at a barn engulfed in flames in North Knox County. The incident, which was reported via a social media update from Rural Metro Fire, occurred in the 9300 block of Hill Road around 10:20 pm. Despite the potential severity of the blaze, the fire department effectively...
Hot and a little more humid for the holiday weekend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Mostly clear and mild with lows in the upper 60s to near 70. Winds will be light. SATURDAY: A good supply of sunshine with a few clouds in the afternoon. Hot and a little more humid with highs in the low to mid 90s and lows around 70.
