Knoxville TN

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is planning an out-of-this-world homecoming for students this year, with astronaut Butch Wilmore set to lead this year’s parade. Homecoming returns Nov. 9-15, and current students, alumni and fans are invited to celebrate on Rocky Top. This year’s...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Every week people write in on the WVLT “What’s Driving You Crazy on the Roads?” form. Some of the issues reported the most include the basic rules of the road and people not following them. “While driving on the interstate, people that change...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A driver was seriously injured after their vehicle went off the roadway on Tazewell Pike near Clapps Chapel Road in Corryton. Rural Metro shared that a single vehicle crashed off the road near a utility company’s sewage pond around 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 3. A prelinimary report from the Tennessee...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Tennessee man who was diagnosed with a terminal form of lung cancer is making it his mission to find a cure. Joshua Branson was diagnosed in 2022 with ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer, a terminal form of the disease. The diagnosis left him struggling to breathe, and he spent much of that...

Knoxville commuters faced significant delays following a serious crash on I-40 West near Strawberry Plains Pike, as reported by the Knoxville Police Department. The incident, which occurred earlier today, has resulted in traffic being heavily affected in the surrounding area. The KPD alerted motorists to expect...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — One person was taken into custody after a stabbing in Knoxville, according to the Knoxville Police Department. KPD said Towanda Byrd, 48, was arrested for aggravated domestic assault. KPD said the stabbing happened at Buffat Mill Road around 8:15 p.m. According to a warrant for Byrd's...

Some Tennessee fans pushing for Josh Heupel to be shown the door are completely missing the bigger picture.

SEYMOUR, Tenn. (WATE) — A funeral service was held Monday to honor Knoxville Police Lieutenant Gordan Gwathney. He died October 26 after drowning on a hunting trip in North Dakota. He was 57. Family, friends, law enforcement and community members gathered at Seymour First Baptist Church for the service. Gwathney went...

Linda used to work as a professional cat herder, and if you have ever tried to herd cats, you know how hard that can be! She worked at a cat ranch, where unruly felines were sent to live. At night, the cats had to be herded into pens to keep them from getting into mischief. First, Linda would try to sweet-talk the...

Finding the right gym can be a pivotal factor in maintaining a consistent workout routine. Knoxville, TN, offers a variety of fitness centers catering to different preferences and fitness goals. Whether you’re looking for a high-intensity workout or a more relaxed environment, Knoxville has a gym that will fit your...