Knoxville TN

‘I feel very proud’ | Knox County 11-year-old junior journalist gets honor of opening renovated Taco Bell. Armed with some cue cards, a camera and a can-do attitude, Holston Haun has been posting Taco Bell renovation video updates to the Team Holston Facebook page. Updated: 3 hours ago. |

While the scene was deemed clear and safety assured swiftly on campus, the active threat hoax at Hodges Library on Monday, Aug. 25, has left students and faculty with questions and concerns about how communication was handled. The UTPD maintains it understood the threat to be a hoax the entire...

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...

Leaders with the event say they enjoy it just as much as the dogs do.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The countdown to University of Tennessee’s first home game is on. But amid threats and hoaxes across the country targeting college campuses, including UTK, some students have expressed concerns for safety on campus. Previous Coverage: Spate of hoax calls about active shooters stir fear at...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Comedian Nate Bargatze is scheduled to perform in Knoxville on January 25, 2026. The performance is part of his planned 2026 Big Dumb Eyes World Tour, and it is scheduled to take place at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. Tickets are set to go on sale at 10 a.m. on […]

DENSO announced the company launched operations of a solar facility at its manufacturing facility in Tennessee. The company launched operations at the 12.82-acre energy infrastructure project, kicking off its efforts to produce green energy for DENSO’s operations and support the local power grid. DENSO, a Japanese...

This morning (Tuesday) at 12:23 a.m., the Knox County Emergency Communications District received a 911 call from a female reporting that her condominium was on fire and that she could see flames. The female caller stated she was exiting the building with her two cats. Upon the arrival at 4723...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — No injuries were reported, but one dog is dead after a house fire in Knox County, according to Rural Metro Fire. A Rural Metro spokesperson said crews responded to a structure fire in the 100 block of Farlow Road in West Knox County around 9:35 p.m., finding a home with flames coming through the...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — New Tennessee quarterback Joey Aguilar’s career in orange got off to a winning start on Saturday and he may take home Manning Award Quarterback of the Week honors as a result. Aguilar was one of eight quarterbacks recognized as Stars of the Week by The Manning Award after leading the...