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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Operation Vet Rescue has opened a warming center for homeless veterans at CareCuts in Knoxville. The center will operate any day that temperatures drop below 32 degrees. Due to limited capacity, pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Stephen Roche, CEO for Operation Vet Rescue, said he...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services asked Governor Bill Lee for $20 million to build an inpatient mental health facility in Knoxville during a budget hearing earlier this month. Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Commissioner Marie Williams...

Sevierville, TN – A routine traffic stop in Sevier County turned into a significant narcotics and weapons seizure this week, resulting in two arrests and what authorities describe as a strong example of interagency teamwork. According to the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, the traffic stop was conducted by the...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn — Cory Herb said that he's thankful to be working as a police officer in Knoxville. "It's the greatest job I've had," Herb said. The Marine Veteran told WBIR that what makes the job even better is getting to work beside another Marine Veteran, his best friend — and wife — Kate.

This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Knoxville, Tenn. — Nov. 27, 2025 — After a six‑week, flood‑forced shutdown, Fred’s Around the Corner: Kitchen + Bar is back at 421 Union Ave., the onetime home of Knox Brew Hub. The October 3 reopening marks a full pivot: food leads, hospitality headlines,...

A request for a temporary restraining order and expedited hearing filed by Tamar Shirinian met resistance in a motion from UT last week. Shirinian, who is currently on paid leave, filed a motion for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction on Nov. 5, requesting reinstatement in her position as an...

Knoxville Area Rescue Ministries opened its doors Thursday for its 39th annual Thanksgiving Day celebration, serving roughly 300 meals across two lunch seatings to people in need of a warm holiday meal and community.

The Mobile Meals kitchen run by the Knoxville–Knox County Community Action Committee was buzzing this morning as volunteers packed up hundreds of Thanksgiving meals for homebound seniors.

The reality of the Interstate 640 shooting has finally begun to solidify into a narrative of justice, as a Detroit man faces the consequences of that early morning violence. Dashonn Moten, aged 27, has been indicted for the double homicide of Troy Hutchison, 33, and Rodrell Jeter, 25, according to information...

This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. West Knoxville just gained a round-the-clock burger stop. Whataburger has opened its second Knoxville restaurant in the heart of Turkey Creek, cutting the ribbon Monday, November 17, 2025, at 310 Wild Geese Road — and locals are already talking about what...