World’s Fair Park amphitheater renovations cause event adjustments
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The World’s Fair Park amphitheater in downtown Knoxville is closed for renovations, with gates surrounding the venue and crews working on repairs to prevent further damage. The City of Knoxville is investing $7 million in replacing the historic roof, painting, installing a new LED lighting...
Knox County, TN – Scam Alert: $800 GPS Monitor Scheme
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Knox County, Tennessee – The sheriff’s office is warning residents about a scam demanding $800 for a fake GPS monitoring fee. According to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office, a victim advocate was contacted...
Maryville development would bring 90 new townhouse units
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Maryville Board of Zoning Appeals will consider a plan to build 90 townhouse units on Montvale Road Thursday. City records show that a developer wants to appeal a zoning rule to allow building to start. As it stands, the land is currently zoned for residential homes. The project, which...
Dolly Parton-inspired Flight 925 set to bring passengers to Dollywood
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WGHP) — Allegiant is launching a one-time, Dolly Parton-inspired flight from Orlando to East Tennessee this fall. Special flight #925, a nod to Dolly Parton’s hit song “9 to 5,” will depart Nov. 6 from Orlando International Airport to McGhee Tyson Airport near Knoxville, bringing passengers to...
What to know about SmashCity Knoxville, Paul Moody food hall theft case
Paul and Ashley Moody soon will make their case in a courtroom for why they should walk free after the owners of Marble City Market allege the married couple stole more than $190,000 while managing the Knoxville food hall. After parting ways with the food hall in 2023, the Moodys' SmashCity Knoxville concept...
Diocese of Knoxville highlights ICE detentions affecting East Tennessee Catholic families
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — New cases outlined by the Diocese of Knoxville are shedding light on how immigration enforcement is affecting families across East Tennessee. In a recent article published by The East Tennessee Catholic, church leaders detailed two cases involving parishioners or family members of parishioners...
Kenneth DeHart, man accused of killing Blount County deputy, to appear in court
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Kenneth DeHart, the man accused of killing Blount County Deputy Greg McCowan, will face a judge Wednesday afternoon. DeHart’s case is once again in circuit court after Judge Tammy Harrington granted him a new preliminary hearing. That came after a lengthy back-and-forth where it was decided...
Trial date set for former MPD officer indicted over Facebook posts
A motion to dismiss the criminal charges against a former Maryville Police officer was rejected and a date for trial set by Knox County Criminal Court Judge Emily Abbott Tuesday , Feb. 17. Shaina M. Kirkland, through defense attorney Andrew Varney of the Garza Law Firm, moved to dismiss the two counts of harassment...
Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Kingston Pike In Farragut
A fatal multi-vehicle crash on Kingston Pike in Farragut near Jamestowne Boulevard turned Tuesday's evening commute into a standstill, killing at least one person and shutting down lanes for hours while troopers and first responders worked the scene. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, investigators are...
Unsettled weather through the end of the week with daily rain chances
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Unseasonably warm temperatures continue this week, but we add in more clouds and a few spotty showers. TUESDAY: Clouds will begin to stream in, but there will still be some breaks of sun possible. One last good day to get outdoors, as highs will range from the middle to upper 60s due to SW...
