Eight East Tennessee towns receive over $2 million to help revitalize downtowns
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Gov. Bill Lee and Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter announced the 16 Tennessee communities receiving Downtown Improvement Grants. “What happens in rural Tennessee matters to all Tennesseans, and our downtown districts...
Knoxville Braces for Warm and Wet Christmas Week, National Weather Service Reports
The National Weather Service reports that conditions are likely to be mostly cloudy with temperatures above seasonal averages. Intermittent showers are forecast at various times throughout the week. Overnight, the probability of rain is approximately 40 percent, which may result in wet conditions ahead of Christmas...
‘Flipped our family life upside down’ Friend of man detained in Knoxville speaks out
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A man who was deported despite a federal judge’s order that he remain in the country after he was detained by immigration authorities in Knoxville is back in the United States, but the event has shaken his community. 6 News spoke with a family friend of Diego Hernandez Garcia, who was […]
Lady Vols sign 2025 Sun Belt Conference Libero of the Year
Tennessee announced the signing of Georgia State volleyball transfer Marta Lazzarin. She earned 2025 Sun Belt Conference Libero of the Year honors as a freshman. "We are really excited to add Marta to our program and have her train with us this spring,” Tennessee head coach Eve Rackham Watt said. “She is an elite...
‘She was always going to be a princess’ | UT Medical Center celebrates record-breaking...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Over the weekend, the University of Tennessee Medical Center celebrated the 5,000th baby born this year. Executive Director of the Center for Women and Infants, Becki Morrison, said it's a record-breaking number and a monumental event. "It is an incredible amount of work. It takes an...
Gatlinburg Announces 38th New Year’s Eve Celebration with Drones, Live Music, and Fireworks Display
Gearing up for its 38th year, Gatlinburg's New Year's Eve celebration promises to cater to both residents and visitors looking for a festive way to ring in 2026. According to a recent announcement by the city, the free event is set to start at 9:30 p.m. with a live concert and will feature a drone show at 11:50 p.m.,...
Edwena L. Crowe Grand Ballroom unveiled in Oak Ridge
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Oak Ridge announced the grand opening of the Edwena L. Crowe Grand Ballroom in December. The ballroom will act as the centerpiece of the newly constructed Oak Ridge Conference Center on Oak Ridge Turnpike. The Edwena L. Crowe Grand Ballroom is named in honor of...
Tennessee explores new revenue streams as college athletics costs soar
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The University of Tennessee is expanding use of its iconic venues beyond traditional sports as college athletics departments nationwide seek new revenue sources to keep pace with rising costs. The university plans to host concerts and other events at Neyland Stadium, the Food City Center...
NORAD celebrates 70 years of tracking Santa Claus
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — NORAD is celebrating its 70th anniversary by continuing its beloved tradition of tracking Santa Claus, a mission that began with a misdialed phone call in 1955. Every year, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) provides a tracker for children to watch where Santa is...
Whittington Creek neighborhood celebrating Christmas with viral holiday tradition
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tinsel the Cow is an inflatable Christmas decoration that has become a beacon of joy in Whittington Creek. Jenn and Mark Hultz decided to start the game on a whim as a way to make their kids smile. In less than two days, it morphed into a neighborhood wide “capture the flag” event.
