‘Unthinkable tragedy’ Parents charged with killing, abusing their child in Anderson County
ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — An Anderson County Grand Jury indicted two people on charges of reckless homicide and aggravated abuse in connection to the death of their infant, said the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office. In July 2024, ACSO responded to the death of an infant in the Dutch Valley area. The parents,...
Which Areas of Knoxville Would You Prefer Not to Reside In and Why?
The city of Knoxville, located in Tennessee, is known for its diverse neighborhoods, each with its own unique charm. However, as with any city, there are certain areas that residents prefer over others. A recent discussion on social media sought to uncover the parts of Knoxville that people would least like to live...
Businesses continue recovery months after fire in Cedar Bluff shopping center
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — It’s been around two months since a fire caused damage and forced several businesses to temporarily close along the 400 block of N. Cedar Bluff Road. On Tuesday, 6 News checked back in with some of those businesses to see how their recovery is going. A fire broke out on the exterior […]
Movies and TV shows casting in Knoxville
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
The Drowned Towns of the TVA: How Hydropower Submerged Entire Communities
Imagine waking up one morning to the sound of bulldozers and the distant scent of wet earth, knowing that soon your home, your school, your favorite fishing spot—every memory rooted in your small town—will vanish beneath rising waters. This is not the plot of a forgotten novel, but the startling reality faced by...
Warrant: KPD officer choked ex-stepson until he was unconscious
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Sevier County warrant provided details about an incident that led to a Knoxville police officer being charged with a felony. Officials arrested 43-year-old Adam Barnett on Monday on an aggravated domestic assault charge, the Knoxville Police Department confirmed. According to the warrant, the...
TVA awarded $400M grant for cutting-edge nuclear project in Oak Ridge
The Tennessee Valley Authority has been awarded a $400 million grant by the U.S. Department of Energy to speed up the development of the country's first Small Modular Reactor (SMR) at the TVA's Clinch River nuclear site in East Tennessee.
Knoxville shelters offer help for unhoused as the temperatures start to drop
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Now that we're seeing more consistent cooler temperatures, our unhoused neighbors need shelter more than ever. The Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability operates emergency warming centers when night temperatures fall to 25 degrees or below, and we have not met that this week. The cold...
KPD issues nearly 300 citations over Thanksgiving holiday weekend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Police Department has released its Thanksgiving traffic report for 2025, issuing nearly 300 citations and responding to one fatality. According to the department, it responded to the following from 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Total citations: 281. Speeding citations: 67. Warning...
Dogwood Arts has last-minute dogwood trees for sale
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Dogwood Arts is gearing up to deliver a “very limited” number of dogwood trees through its Bazillion Blooms program. The deadline for the program has passed, but the group has announced there’s still some stock for last-minute ordering. The trees run $25 each,...
