Disney star, Superdrag front man reflect on growing up in Farragut
What do "The Walking Dead," '90s hit song "Sucked Out" and the meme "Sing to me, Paulo" have in common? They all have ties to the town of Farragut. The Farragut Museum is honoring celebrated local artists with its “Farragut Focus: A Creative Community,” including Linds Edwards, who appeared in "The Hunger Games:...
Tennessee Softball Reaches Historic Milestone for First Time Since 2014
The Tennessee Lady Volunteers have earned the top spot in the NFCA poll for the first time since 2014, marking a historic moment for the program
Bella Mason celebrated as Hero Kid
Bella Mason was presented with the Hero Kid Award at a ceremony on Monday at Central Bearden. KnoxTNToday, Food City, Zoo Knoxville, Wallace Real Estate, and Southeast Bank provided a special gift to recognize her service. Bella has gone above and beyond to make a difference in our community, and...
Knox County Health Department urges people to vaccinate against measles
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Vaccine skepticism has been spreading across the United States for decades, and since the COVID-19 pandemic the anti-vax movement has reached new heights. And as the anti-vaccine movement grows, measles has spread with it. So why has measles not spread in East Tennessee? 6 News spoke with...
Picky Chick Consignment returns for spring sale
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Picky Chick Consignment is set to this week for its spring sale. The sale features everything from infant and teen clothing to summer toys, Lego, shoes and more. “We try our very best to put out only quality items,” Michelle Lee with Picky Chick said. “Now,...
Man sentenced to decades in prison after abusing child for years: DA
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A man convicted of molesting a child over the course of eight years has been sentenced to decades behind bars, according to Knox County District Attorney General Charme Allen. On Wednesday, Allen’s office said 48-year-old Jarrett David Simoneaux was sentenced to 30 years in prison without...
Tennessee troopers identify man killed in Kingston Pike crash
According to THP, the crash happened in the area of Kingston Pike and Jamestowne Boulevard on Tuesday.
The Tennessee eagle in that now famous Budweiser commercial
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. — There’s a good chance you’ve heard James Rogers’ voice. The Chattanooga-area native wrote “Fly Eagle Fly” in 1973. More than 50 years later, "Fly Eagle Fly" still echoes through his life and career that has stretched from local stages in Fort Oglethorpe and Chattanooga to Pigeon Forge and...
Medic Regional Blood Center’s Hoodie Week Returns
WHY: Collecting blood products in the winter can be tough with weather interruptions and community events. Each February, MEDIC rewards donors with a hoodie. This year, hoodie week will take place from 2/23 to 2/27. All sizes are first-come, first-served, and all hoodies are available while supplies last....
Unseasonably mild days the rest of the week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A few clouds will roll through tonight with lows in the upper 30s to low 40s. Winds will be light. TUESDAY: Sun in the morning with increasing clouds in the afternoon. Highs will range from 66-72. Winds will turn southwest at 5-10 mph. WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy...
