Tennessee’s loss to Alabama means an absolute nightmare scenario is officially in play for...
The Tennessee Vols lost a frustrating game on Saturday night in Tuscaloosa. Tennessee's defense didn't tackle well, and they committed far too many penalties -- a couple of which completely changed the way drives played out. Regardless of the reasons for the loss, the Vols are now 5-2, and their ...
An upcoming nonprofit hopes to help people in recovery, especially those with criminal histories
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — "Handcuffs to Hope" is something Jessica Birch has been working on for years. She has been in recovery for the last nine years. "What started that process was that I ended up on probation. And so there were things I had to complete for the criminal justice system, also while taking care of my...
Knoxville Track Club issues apology after inaugural ‘Finish on the Field’ 5k participants voice...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Track Club debuted their new 'Finish on the Field' series on Saturday, Oct. 18 with an inaugural 5k run set to finish on the field of Neyland Stadium. Organizers for the event said that their goal is for the race to finish in a...
Puppies in Need: Could Your Home Be Their New Home in Knoxville, TN?
Interested in adopting a pet — or just looking at some adorable pets near you up for adoption? There are dozens of endearing pets up for adoption at animal shelters in and around knoxville..
Nashville, Knoxville, and Louisville Police Departments Launch Tri-City Police Leadership Academy
The Metro Nashville Police Department has partnered with departments in Knoxville and Louisville to launch the first-ever Tri-City Police Leadership Academy, a new program aimed at strengthening leadership within law enforcement. The inaugural sessions began this week in Knoxville, will continue in Louisville on...
THP: Alabama semi-truck driver charged with DUI after parking on I-40 shoulder, causing injury...
A truck driver is facing several charges, including DUI and vehicular assault, after Tennessee state troopers said he parked his semi-truck along a two-lane stretch of Interstate 40 in Roane County and caused a crash. According to the crash report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 48-year-old Effion Gunn Jr. from...
Oak Ridge Man Charged with First-Degree Murder in Mother’s Death After Assault
An Oak Ridge man, Jacob Paul Yugo, is charged with first-degree murder after the death of his mother, Candace Yugo, from injuries in an assault earlier this month. Oak Ridge Police responded around 4 p.m. last Friday to East Newkirk Lane and found the victim with life-threatening injuries, as reported by WATE.
Upcoming North Broadway construction projects to improve safety, bus service
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The death of a woman who was struck while trying to cross North Broadway on Thursday marks the latest deadly crash along one the most dangerous roadways in Knoxville. The Tennessee Department of Transportation and the City of Knoxville have multiple improvement projects in the works aimed at...
‘We needed this‘ | Knoxville Music Fest brings Boozie, other performers to Covenant Health...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The excitement was high in Covenant Health Park as the Knoxville Music Festival brought several R&B, hip-hop and southern soul artists out for fans to enjoy on Saturday. “I am excited because we needed this. With myself and my cousin as a senior, they haven’t had...
UT veterinarian students address mental health crisis within pre-veterinary program, gaps in resources
Are you grabbing your own oxygen mask before helping others?. Andrew Lufkin, a UT veterinary social worker, stated this question to point out one of the reasons why some veterinarians struggle with their mental health. A CDC 2019 report stated that veterinarians have a higher suicide risk than the general...