Knoxville celebrates Independence Day with Festival on the 4th event
On Friday night in downtown Knoxville, people spent their Independence Day at the World’s Fair Park as the city celebrated its annual Festival on the 4th.
Zoo Knoxville welcomes new female gorilla as part of breeding program
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Zoo Knoxville is welcoming the newest addition to its Western lowland gorilla troop. Bella, a 10-year-old gorilla, joined the zoo in May and is now making her official debut as part of the group. Bella is joining the zoo as part of a breeding recommendation through...
‘Veteran Freedom Night’ offers refuge from fireworks in Maryville
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — A South Blount County business along the "Tail of the Dragon" and an East Tennessee organization for veterans are teaming up to offer a safe place for military veterans to enjoy the Fourth of July. Dragon City, on the Highway 72 and Highway 129 split,...
Descendants of Revolutionary War soldiers honor ‘patriot ancestors’ at Fourth of July event in...
The Tennessee Society Sons of the American Revolution held an Independence Day celebration at James White Fort in Knoxville Friday morning.
Knoxville couple accused of maintaining drug dwelling within 1,000 feet of school
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Court records said that the Knox County Sheriff’s Office found suspected fentanyl and items “consistent with fentanyl processing” in a home less than 1,000 feet from a school. Lauren Michelle Adams and Richard Lavell Adams face charges including maintaining a dwelling for drug use and...
‘There’s zero excuse’ || Family urges safety on the water after losing 12-year-old son...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The family of 12-year-old Conner Catlett is urging boaters to stay sober on the water this holiday weekend, hoping their story will prevent another tragedy. Conner grew up spending time on Norris Lake, where his parents said he was always smiling, full of energy and eager...
Federal grant freeze impacting East Tennessee child care programs
Federal grant money that keeps Boys and Girls Club and YMCA sites open after school is on hold.
Three injured in second wreck of the morning
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Around 7:30am, there was a non-injury wreck on West Central Avenue in front of Sonic. A little before 9am, an accident with injury happened on Hwy 25W across from David Bales Automotive. It was reported that three people were injured in the 9am incident. Jacksboro bound traffic...
Swig, the ‘dirty soda’ chain, to expand in East TN with 2 new locations
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — The popular drive-thru soda fountain chain, Swig, will soon open two new locations in East Tennessee. Known for its signature "dirty sodas," Swig will open its doors in Oak Ridge and West Hills. As of June 2025, Swig has over 100 locations across 15 states, with four currently in Tennessee.
Dollywood honors local fire department with a new and improved Blazing Fury coaster
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — Dollywood reopened one of its oldest rides Friday, giving the local Pigeon Forge Fire Department the first glance at the nostalgic attraction. The new and improved Blazing Fury was unveiled in a ribbon cutting ceremony where the Dollywood Company said they are holding onto their nostalgic...
