Potential snow and ice postpone comedian Nate Bargatze’s Knoxville show
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Comedian Nate Bargatze’s Knoxville stop is being delayed, thanks to the potential for dangerous winter weather. The announcement came Friday, saying Bargatze’s Jan. 25 show would be moved to May 28, 2026. All previous tickets will be honored, according to the comedian’s announcement.
Woman charged with aggravated neglect after her elderly father was found with deep bedsores...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (TCN) -- After her elderly bedbound father was found with pressure sores so extensive that bones were visible, a woman was charged with aggravated neglect. According to a general sessions docket obtained by WATE, a 74-year-old man was transported to the hospital on Jan. 2, where staff found that his...
East Tennessee repairman vows to work through storm to fix generators
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — If the lights go out, you need a plan. Some folks from across East Tennessee and parts of Kentucky have traveled to JC’s Small Engine repair here in Knoxville to make sure their generator is working before the weekend. “When we have a storm like this, it goes from 0 to […]
Airplane makes emergency landing at McGhee Tyson Airport in Alcoa
ALCOA, Tenn. (WATE) — An airplane made an emergency landing at McGhee Tyson Airport around 2:15 p.m., a spokesperson said. The aircraft landed safely, the spokesperson said. According to the airport this was an Alert Level Two, which means that an aircraft is having major difficulties, which could lead to a difficult...
East Tennessee counties activate snow emergency plans as winter weather increases danger on roads
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Multiple counties in East Tennessee have activated their snow emergency plans as winter weather continues to make its way through the region. Morgan County was the first to activate its plan. According to EMA Director Ethan Webb, both primary and secondary roadways are treacherous. Webb...
Tennessee trooper says drivers need to stay off the road during winter weather
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Highway Patrol is asking people to stay off the roads as winter weather begins to move into East Tennessee. Trooper Josh Buckner spoke with WVLT News to talk about road conditions Friday and give some advice to drivers across Tennessee. “We haven’t seen really...
Halls athlete Jarrell Chandler spends afternoon with Jim Knowles
On Friday afternoon, Halls junior safety Jarrell Chandler made the 20 minute trip over from the Halls Crossroads to Tennessee’s campus. He got to meet new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles and he left impressed. “It was good to meet Coach Knowles today. He is a very smart guy with a good resume,” Chandler said of his...
Knoxville Ghost concert canceled due to winter storm
The performance was originally scheduled for Jan. 24 and was part of the band’s “Skeletour World Tour.”
Local bakers start their day at midnight to make mornings sweet
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — While many people are asleep, bakers across East Tennessee are already at work mixing, proofing, frying and decorating through the night. One of those bakers is Joshua Jones, who works overnight at Sugar Queen Doughnutry in South Knoxville. “If you're ever up at 2 a.m. and...
Auburn Game Sold Out; Limited Tickets Remain for LSU
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee announced Thursday afternoon that its Jan. 31 home game against Auburn is a sellout. Tennessee (12-6, 2-3 SEC) will square off with Auburn (12-7, 3-3 SEC) at 8:30 p.m. at Food City Center on the final day of the month. The contest will serve as the program’s annual...
