Rural Metro Fire responds to more than 150 calls in Knox County during winter...
According to Rural Metro, it went to 152 calls for service between Friday at 3 p.m. and Monday at 9 a.m.
Knox County parent pushes back on newly created religious charter school seeking public funds
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,” that’s a direct quote from the United States Constitution. A recent lawsuit brought against Knox County Board of Education by a self-described religious charter school – which has no phone number, no campus, and only one...
KAT buses to delay start of service Tuesday, operate on regular snow routes through...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knoxville Area Transit, better known as KAT, buses will start their routes late and operate on the city’s Regular Snow Routes on Tuesday. The announcement came from KAT Monday afternoon. The first lineup will leave Knoxville Station at 9:15 a.m. and operate on the following routes:
The Cheeseburgers At This Tennessee Restaurant Are Big, Bold, And Well Known
Big cheeseburgers have a way of announcing themselves before the plate even hits the table. Thick patties, melted cheese, and that unmistakable aroma set expectations high, and this Tennessee restaurant meets them without hesitation. Each bite feels unapologetic, built for people who believe burgers should be hearty,...
Why The Prime Rib At This Unfussy Tennessee Restaurant Gets So Much Attention
Some plates manage to steal the spotlight without ever asking for it. Prime rib arrives tender, generously cut, and confidently simple, setting the tone before the first bite. Seasoning stays restrained, the beef speaks clearly, and the portions make intentions obvious. At Calhoun’s On The River, 400 Neyland Dr,...
Knoxville police seeking tips on car potentially tied to unsolved 2023 murder
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — Knoxville Police Department Homicide Unit detectives are continuing to investigate the unsolved murder of 25-year-old Emory Johnson, who was shot and killed on the 2400 block of Center Avenue on June 7, 2023. Detectives said Tuesday they believe a Dodge Avenger (pictured below) was somehow...
Knoxville nonprofit seeks permanent home for winter shelter by month’s end
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Over the past two weeks, warming shelters have opened their doors to keep people safe this winter, but one of those locations is losing its seasonal shelter at the end of this month. ReLaunch Back Into Life, located on North Broadway at the former Foyer building next to the overpass, is...
TBI identifies man killed near Ten Mile community in Roane County
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said a Knox County man is accused of killing a man and leaving his body in Ten Mile. That man was later identified as 44-year-old Elton Richardson. TBI officials said Zackary Edward Lowe, 27, is charged with first-degree murder related to...
Third winter storm death reported in Knox County; statewide total exceeds 2 dozen: TEMA
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Winter Storm Fern death toll continues to rise more than a week after the historic storm hit. The Tennessee Emergency Management Agency reports that the death toll is now at 25, an increase from 23 with a third death in Knox County and a second death in Fayette County.
Name a cockroach after an ex for $10 at Zoo Knoxville’s Valentine’s Day event
KNOXVILLE, Tenn — Valentine's Day — a day full of chocolate and those ooey-gooey feelings some call love. But not everyone enjoys Valentine's Day, and some love stories don't have fairy-tale endings. So if your heart is feeling a little throbbed this year, the Zoo Knoxville has a...

















