Knoxville TN

Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank is alerting Tennesseans to potential scam calls spoofing her office number. The office is getting reports that Frank’s office phone number is being spoofed by scammers claiming to be with the state of Tennessee. The scammers are reportedly calling about health care matters and...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knox County Regional Forensics Center is now looking into three possible weather-related deaths from the latest round of winter weather in East Tennessee. Previous Coverage: 2 people found dead outside during winter storm in Knox County, forensic center investigating. According to the...

This week's winter storm that covered streets in ice and a dusting of snow was enough to close schools for a couple days. But what about Wednesday, Jan. 28, as temperatures remain frigid in East Tennessee? Knoxville and East Tennessee high temperatures will only be on the cusp of freezing or below at least through...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — On days and nights when the area is seeing low temperatures, nonprofits and warming centers can be lifesaving. But advocates say it's not always as simple as opening the door. For some neighbors experiencing homelessness, several factors can keep them from going inside. That's why organizations...

ALCOA, Tenn. — Bigfoot Popcorn is the dream company of young entrepreneurs Garrett Johnston and AJ Cable, two best friends who graduated from Maryville Christian School. These 22-year-olds told 10News they are excited to start selling their popcorn to national retailers. "To be young doing this, I hope to...

The city said goodbye to some familiar, Knoxville-favorite restaurants in 2025 − from Babalu to Burger Boys − and more closings have already been announced in 2026. Food is a tough business, local restaurant owner Dustin Cochran previously told Knox News , and opening a successful and sustainable spot is a whole...

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has issued an Endangered Child Alert for a 15-year-old girl who was last seen in Knoxville on January 22.

Two people were found dead outside in Knox County over the weekend as a powerful winter storm tore through the region, county officials said. Authorities have not released the victims’ names or the exact locations where they were discovered, and investigators are still working to determine how the deaths occurred....

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee’s winter storm death toll rose again Tuesday night and includes the first fatality in East Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has now confirmed eight weather-related deaths in the state over the past few days. The information was released in the Tennessee Emergency...

Two teenage girls are missing from West Knoxville after leaving their home on foot Saturday, and local Crime Stoppers is asking the public to help find them. The teenagers are identified as 17-year-old Alexis Shears and 15-year-old Eulanda Mitchelle. Family members and investigators say the pair were last seen...