Knoxville TN

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The arraignment has been scheduled for the 11 current and former Knox County Sheriff’s Office employees charged in a conspiracy case. Those indicted are set to be arraigned on July 1 on charges of conspiracy to commit theft of property over $250,000, theft of property over $250,000, and theft

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — As Tennessee prepares to overhaul its hemp industry on July 1, a Knoxville hemp retailer says the new regulations could force his business to close after eight years. while supporters of the changes argue the shift is about regulation and protecting consumers. Andy Chesney, owner of...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Starting June 1, 2026, MEDIC Regional Blood Center will offer summer rewards to volunteer blood donors in select Tennessee locations. Locations to donate include Blount Memorial Hospital, the Covenant Health System, Dolly Parton Children’s Hospital, Tennova Healthcare and UT Medical. Rewards f

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Four people were injured in a crash Friday evening in Knox County, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol. THP’s preliminary report said a Toyota was turning right onto Asheville Highway from Molly Bright Road at around 8:50 p.m. when a Subaru already traveling on Asheville Highway crashed

Knoxville, TN (WOKI / WVLT) – A Knoxville man has been found guilty of driving under the influence after a 2023 traffic stop on Callahan Drive. According to the Knox County District Attorney’s Office, Samuel Bivens was observed by police driving on the wrong side of the road and making an illegal U-turn on December 19,

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The City of Knoxville is asking residents to help shape planned safety improvements at three intersections along Magnolia Avenue that officials say have experienced a high number of crashes and significant pedestrian activity. The project is funded through an $8 million grant awarded by the United...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A man has been found guilty of drunk driving while he was looking for another bar in 2023, according to the Knox County District Attorney’s Office. District Attorney Charme Allen said officers saw a car being driven by Samuel Bivens on the wrong side of the road and making an illegal U-turn on

In addition to cychlorphine, there are several new drugs and naturally-occurring substances that the Knox County Regional Forensic Center is keeping an eye on in relation to overdose deaths.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A 16-year-old who lost both feet in a motorcycle crash returned home Tuesday after six weeks of recovery and rehabilitation. Jordan Parton hit a guardrail on I-40 West near Cherry Street in April. After the crash, he underwent nine surgeries and spent time at Patricia Neal Rehab Hospital.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Even after days of rainfall, experts say lake levels remain feet lower than usual. The Tennessee Valley Authority's River Forecast Center monitors water levels 24/7, tracking flood control, power generation, navigation, water supply, water quality and recreation. The center's Operation Support Manage