BLOOM Center Plant Sale Returns with Purpose in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A spring tradition in West Knoxville is returning this weekend, offering more than just flowers and garden plants. The annual plant sale at the BLOOM Center brings the community together each year to shop a wide selection of greenhouse-grown plants while supporting a program focused on workforce development for individuals with disabilities.
Millions of dollars planned to help with Knoxville housing crisis
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knoxville's Housing and Neighborhood Development department held a public meeting on Tuesday to review the final draft of the annual action plan. That plan outlines how the city plans to use funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for local housing-related projects. The...
Road work, events impacting East Tennessee drivers this weekend
From events increasing traffic to road work to expect, 6 News anchor Bo Williams has what drivers need to know about before hitting the roads this weekend.
FIRST ALERT: Scattered rain showers to start the weekend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Clouds build overnight with a few spotty showers. Temperatures fall to the low 60s with a light wind. SATURDAY: Scattered rain and even a few thunderstorms will move in early Saturday morning and stick with us throughout the afternoon hours. It will not rain in every location every hour of the day, but if you do have outdoor plans, rain gear...
State to take over Knoxville’s airport board, ending decades of local control
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – McGhee-Tyson Airport was born in Knoxville, where West High School sits today. On Thursday, the Tennessee General Assembly voted to dissolve the Knoxville Metropolitan Airport Authority Board of Commissioners on July 1, bringing an end to almost 100 years of the city running the airport. Realistically, the state funds our general […]
Home suffers ‘heavy damage’ after fire in south Knox County, RMF says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A home in south Knox County was heavily damaged after a fire spread from the attached garage Saturday morning, according to Rural Metro Fire. RMF said crews went to a reported fire on Tipton Station Road around 1 a.m. and found a house fire spreading from the garage onto the house and into the attic.
“We Have To Think Long Term Too”: Sophie Cunningham Situation Clarified As Fever GM...
Sophie Cunningham is back with the Indiana Fever on a one-year deal—but the chatter around her contract quickly took on a life of its own. After signing for $665,000, some fans read into the situation and assumed Cunningham wasn’t happy. She cleared that up herself. “I’m gonna shut this down right now,” she wrote on [...]
Beneficial rain is finally on the way
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -Drought and wildfire concerns remain with us through today, before beneficial rain returns this weekend. FRIDAY: Partly cloudy, breezy and warm with highs in the low to mid 80s. A few spotty afternoon and evening showers will be possible, but plenty of dry time. Winds southwest at 5-15 mph.
Rick Barnes dropped a quote that suggests some exciting news is on the way...
Rick Barnes and the Tennessee Vols have been hard at work this offseason rebuilding the team's roster. Barnes and the Vols still have their eye on some talented transfer options.
E-Bike Rider Injured in Oak Ridge Crash
Oak Ridge – Details are still developing following a Thursday afternoon incident in Oak Ridge, where an e-bike rider was injured after his bike reportedly flipped at the intersection of South Illinois Avenue and the Turnpike. Emergency crews responded quickly, with the Oak Ridge Fire Department and Oak Ridge...

















