Knoxville TN

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State and local officials are rolling out a mix of quick fixes and long-term projects to tame North Broadway, one of Knoxville’s busiest and most dangerous corridors. The push comes after a string of deadly wrecks in 2025 put the spotlight back on the arterial, with residents and grieving families pressing for...

A 17-year-old is facing charges after police say his car crashed into a Knoxville house early Sunday, hitting a 59-year-old resident inside and sending him to the University of Tennessee Medical Center with severe but non-life-threatening injuries. Officers say the teen took off after the wreck but was tracked down...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A new pickleball club is scheduled to open on Kingston Pike Saturday. It is one of dozens of new pickleball facilities that have popped up across East Tennessee as the sport’s popularity has boomed in recent years. Ace Pickleball Club will be located at 11130 Kingston Pike, Suite 6....

A good hot dog can stop you in your tracks. One bite and suddenly the world feels a little easier. Across Tennessee, old-school counters and long-running neighbourhood stands keep that feeling alive with sizzling grills, toasted buns, and toppings piled high. Some places have been feeding loyal crowds for decades.

KODAK, Tenn. (WATE) — A Kodak man regrets taking his truck to a restoration shop a year ago, and paying more than $25,000 upfront, because today his truck is still in pieces. Court records show the shop owner has a history of failing to finish his work. He’s been...

Knoxville Police Officer Razmig Semerdjian has been named the Knoxville Police Department's Officer of the Month for January after what his bosses describe as a cool‑headed response to a chaotic and deadly night on I‑640. The award was handed out during the department's night‑shift roll call on Monday,...

Hark! Do you hear something? It’s a tail wagging so hard, you can hear the thump-thump-thump from miles away. Hark was always a happy dog with a knack for words. He was tired of all the “bark barks” and “ruff ruffs” and “awooos.” He had an impressive vocabulary and was ready to use it. He decided to join a writing...

Early on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, a Royse City Police Officer attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation on FM 2642, but the driver refused to stop and fled westbound on IH30. The pursuit continued into Rockwall, where the suspect crossed the median onto the service road near FM 3549 and stopped in a...

KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office gave Deputy Matt Kirchner the 2025 Deputy of the Year and the Medal of Valor awards for helping drag Deputy Dalton Swanger to safety after he was struck in the head with a rock. On June 21, Kirchner, Swanger, and Deputy Gendreau responded to reports […]