Scammers steal $750K from Knoxville Public Building Authority: Police report
Someone stole $758,075.46 from the Knoxville Public Building Authority in a wire fraud incident, according to an incident report from the Knoxville Police Department.
Burger Boys, icon of South Knoxville, teases return
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Andre Bryant, the man behind Burger Boys, has teased the burger joint’s return after its location was sacrificed to make room for construction around Kerns Food Hall. The Knoxville burger icon and “home of the free fries” was located on Chapman Highway for eight years...
Fog Advisory Issued in Knoxville: Rainy Outlook with Potential for Severe Weather Ahead
The National Weather Service in Knoxville has issued a fog advisory for the early hours of the morning, with visibility reduced to a mere 0.15 miles. As the sun climbs, the mist is expected to lift, paving way for a partly sunny sky with a comfortable high near 66 degrees. Calm winds will persist throughout the day,...
Play Yards sold on Amazon recalled, could cause infants to suffocate
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Anna Queen has recalled several baby play yards sold on Amazon earlier in the year, saying they could cause babies to suffocate. The play yards include a mattress, which infants can get stuck under, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The play yards have black fabric sides...
Seymour Volunteer Fire Department begins search for new chief
SEYMOUR, Tenn. (WATE) — The Seymour Volunteer Fire Department is searching for a new fire chief after their current chief announced his retirement. John Linsenbigler will retire in the spring of 2026 after serving with the department for the past 30 years. Linsenbigler’s career began as a reserve firefighter with...
Knox County warming centers to open on nights below 25 degrees starting December 1
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knoxville-Knox County Office of Housing Stability plans to open warming centers on nights with temperatures below 25 degrees starting December 1, a spokesperson said. A list of the warming centers is available here, and the office plans to update it as more organizations commit. The site...
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Knoxville metro area
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Knoxville metro area. Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role...
New automotive repair facility may be coming to Maryville
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Blount County Planning Commission is scheduled to review a site plan for a proposed automotive repair facility. The planned facility would be at 445 Dotson Memorial Drive in Maryville in a 4,000-square-foot building. It would also have a parking lot, according to the site plan. The...
Knoxville yarn shop offers classes, community
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — An East Knoxville yarn shop is offering classes and community events. Melissa Durko opened The Bees Knits on Washington Avenue in December 2023. She prides herself on supporting local makers while also offering classes, workshops and community events. "I sold at a lot of markets," Durko...
Knoxville man charged after neighbors report threats, gunshots
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Knoxville man faces charges after his neighbors said he threatened them, then shot a gun after one neighbor complained about the noise of his fireworks, court records said. According to court records, Mitthas Daughtery was setting off fireworks in the front yard of a home on Terry Drive...
