Knoxville TN

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A man is facing a slew of drug charges following a federal raid at his Knoxville home last month. Brandon Foxx, 36, faces charges including possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, and crack cocaine, two counts of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking

In the wake of Texas Tech’s Brendan Sorsby ruling in the Lubbock County courts on Monday, two prominent college athletics programs have decided to make a stand against the Red Raiders. One of those two schools is a leader in the Southeastern Conference and a rival of the Vols. According to a report from Yahoo […] The p

If you watched the Tony Awards on Monday night, you might have seen that they are trying to bring the musical “Cats” back. Maxwell used to be a dancer in the feline show, and you may have even seen him make a guest appearance during the performance! Every show night, he would paint on his kitty cat makeup and practice

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knox County Forensic Center shared new drug-related death numbers for several drugs its experts are tracking. The synthetic opioid, N-Propionitrile Chlorphine, or cychlorphine for short, was originally linked to 16 deaths as of February. Come April, that total rose to 41 after it was linked...

As we continue to move toward our nation’s semiquincentennial, I’m still focusing on elements of the Revolutionary War effort of attaining independence and the related contributions and connections of families of the Fork, the Knox County lands between the French Broad and Holston Rivers. One thing leads to...

A new coffee shop is coming to the West Town Mall, and Capital One cardholders have an extra reason to get excited. A Capital One Cafe is opening its half bank/half hangout spot between Zumiez and Build-A-Bear Workshop. Anyone is welcome to the upscale cafe, and members can get handcrafted drinks for half-off when payi

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As McGhee Tyson Airport sees long security lines for summer travel, the airport is set to get $10 million in federal funding to expand its security checkpoint. The funding is part of the final round of the FY2026 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Airport Terminal Program (ATP). An

After coming up just a win short of playing for a national championship in the 2026 Women’s College World Series, Tennessee softball and Karen Weekly are undergoing a coaching staff change. According to a report from Justin McLeod of D1 Softball, offensive-minded assistant coaches Craig Snider and Stephanie Sanders wil

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Just last week, Karlyn Pickens was pitching for the Tennessee Lady Volunteers in the Women’s College World Series Semifinals and now we know when the former Lady Volunteer is expected to make her pro debut in the circle. Pickens is reported to start for the...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Heavy rain is impacting parts of East Tennessee, with Flash Flood Warnings in effect for Knox and Sevier counties into the evening. Have you seen flooding in your neighborhood? Submit your photos or videos on wate.com/reportit.