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Everything in Knoxville bleeds orange and white, even the regional area code. The Knoxville area code is a clever and subtle nod to the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. When you dial 865 on the keypad, you're really typing VOL, which of course is the nickname for University of Tennessee at Knoxville students,...

Following his team's win over No.22 Tennessee, Texas coach Vic Schaefer explains the pressure that comes with coaching at historic programs.

2026 is Rural Metro Fire’s 49th year in Knox County. In effect, it serves as the county’s fire department for fire, rescue, and emergency medical services. It is the state’s 5th-largest fire agency, with 176 personnel spread across 17 stations. Lots of history. And to that long...

HALLS, Tenn. (WATE) — A suspect has been taken into custody after Knox County deputies responded to a stabbing in the Halls community on Monday. Deputies responded to the Rural King just after noon on Monday, where an adult victim was found with stab wounds. The suspect is in custody, and the victim’s injuries did […]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Two women have a bond like no other, written in more than just the stars, but in dozens of birthday cards. These women met at Emory Mills Senior Living in Powell and became fast friends. “She’s special,” Phyllis Browning said. “She’s a strong woman, and she...

After four days of incredible play at the Shriners Clearwater Invitational, there’s been a major switch-up in Softball America’s Top 25 rankings.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn — The world's only spotless giraffe, Kipekee, sadly passed away in November 2025. After months of testing, the zoo that cared for her said they officially know her cause of death. Kipekee was born in July 2023 at Brights Zoo in Limestone. After her death, the zoo...

Welcome to Your Week in Knoxville, emailed every Sunday only to subscribers, from Knox News executive editor Joel Christopher. A selection of our best pieces from this past week are featured at the bottom of this newsletter. It's impossible to overstate what the University of Tennessee means to this city and state....

CLEARWATER, Fla. – The third-ranked Lady Vols picked up a pair of top 25 wins on Saturday at the Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational at the Eddie C. Moore Complex. Tennessee (9-0) knocked off No. 23 Florida Atlantic in the first game of the day, 8-0 in six innings. In the nightcap, the Lady Vols took down No....

Tennessee softball made a memorable run in the Women’s College World Series last spring, getting to the brink of the final championship series before being eliminated by SEC rival Texas. A year later, the Volunteers continue to show those national title dreams from 2025 are very much in play...