Knoxville road conditions: See TDOT’s live highway traffic cameras
The Tennessee Department of Transportation has 67,232 pounds of salt and 212 salt trucks at the ready. It's all to handle ice storm warning in much of East Tennessee and snow in Middle and West Tennessee. If you're able, stay off the roads in icy conditions, as driving may be hazardous. If you do need to be on the...
Short-handed Tide plays Tennessee tough (but not tough enough) and Oats makes no excuses
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Alabama coach Nate Oats is not one to make excuses, although he could have. He could have said a 79-73 loss to Tennessee Saturday night would have been averted if the injured Aden Holloway and Amari Allen — who average 29 points per game combined — had played.
Early morning crash damages bridge in Oak Ridge
Edgemoor Bridge in Oak Ridge was temporarily closed Sunday morning after a crash left the bridge damaged.
Nuclear Payday: Centrus Drops 430 Jobs, $560 Million Into Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge is about to feel a major jolt from the nuclear sector. Centrus Energy announced Friday a large expansion in the city, pledging nearly 430 new jobs and more than $560 million to convert its Technology & Manufacturing Center into a high-rate centrifuge factory to support domestic uranium enrichment. The move,...
Alcoa state champion wide receiver commits to Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee has added a local high school standout to its 2026 roster in Alcoa wide receiver JaColby Cooper. Cooper announced his commitment via social media on Saturday night. Cooper tallied over 600 receiving yards and nine touchdowns as a senior for the 4A state champions. Cooper...
Downed trees, crashes and disabled cars causing road problems in East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Highway Patrol is out in droves Sunday morning as some areas of East Tennessee see trouble on the roads. In Cumberland County, the Tennessee Department of Transportation is reporting backups on I-40 thanks to debris, crashes and disabled cars. Cumberland County, as it’s to the...
Calf rescued after falling off bluff along Tennessee River in Loudon County
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A calf was rescued Saturday morning after falling from a bluff along the Tennessee River in Loudon County, according to Sweetwater Valley Farms. The farm said the calf fell Friday night in the Philadelphia area and was stranded at the rocky bottom before people on a barge saw the animal and called...
‘Thank you for praying’ | Knoxville boy injured in tornado speaks for first time...
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — A Knoxville family whose 9-year-old son was injured in a tornado last spring shared a milestone they've been praying for in the young boy's recovery. The White family was driving to Missouri in April 2025 when a severe storm swept through Paducah, Kentucky. Their car was hit by the tornado,...
Thousands without power across East Tennessee due to winter storm
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Thousands of people are without power Sunday morning due to winter weather. As of 11 a.m., over 3,000 Volunteer Electric Cooperative customers were without power. There are weather watches and warnings for multiple counties. You can see our forecast for Storm Team 6’s predictions of the...
GHOST Cancels Knoxville, Charlotte, Greenville Shows
Swedish rock band Ghost has called off three upcoming concerts in Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina due to states of emergency declared in these areas. The cancelled shows include the January 24 performance in Knoxville, January 25 in Charlotte, and January 26 in Greenville. Local authorities advised the...

















