Those mourning Zaevion Dobson are fighting to keep his memory alive 10 years after...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s been ten years since Zenobia Dobson got the call. “When my phone started ringing, I knew that it was something,” she said. Dec. 17, 2015 is a night she’ll never forget. “He was waiting in the door for me one last time,”...
Wild hogs causing damage in rural Anderson County
BRICEVILLE, Tenn. — People in the Briceville and Rocky Top communities of Anderson County are facing a big problem. Wild hogs have started causing damage to properties across the area. "What we have is a serious issue up here on the mountain, in this area, with wild hogs. They're...
Oak Ridge bus driver cleared of 2023 aggravated assault charge
A former East Tennessee school bus driver has been cleared of aggravated assault charges stemming from a November 2023 incident. An Anderson County jury on Thursday found Matthew T. Bak, of Oliver Springs, not guilty in the case after a trial that started earlier this week. Defense attorney Lance Baker...
‘Frozen in time’ | Study recommends large number of changes at Richard L. Bean...
Nine pages of recommendations for changes at the center to Knox County were included in the report.
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Late-Night Vandalism at Farragut High School; Public Asked for Tips
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Crimes Unit is investigating a felony vandalism case at Farragut High School in Tennessee. The incident happened late at night on September 30, 2025, between 11:30 PM and midnight.
Former Harriman city councilman turns himself in after missing court date
Former Harriman City Councilman Brian Frost turned himself in to the Roane County Sheriff's Office after he failed to appear for a court date earlier this week.
Salvation Army of Knoxville launches emergency food program to meet surging need in East...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Salvation Army of Knoxville announced on Tuesday it has launched an emergency food campaign in response to a dramatic rise in food assistance requests. The “Feed Hope. Share Love.” program comes as food assistance requests have reached a level that’s about three to five times...
New middle housing and infill developments in Knoxville helping fill housing gap
KNOXVILLE, Tenn — Housing supply in Knoxville continues to be a big issue, and new developments are popping up to hopefully alleviate that issue. The two different kinds of developments are middle housing and infill developments. They're two different kinds of developments, but they're both making a difference in...
The Love Kitchen preparing to help during SNAP funding crisis
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Federal funds that help tens of millions of Americans buy food for their families could potentially run dry on Saturday if Congress doesn’t reach a deal to end the U.S. government shutdown. SNAP, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, gives low-income households...
The Joy of Carving Pumpkins with Dr. Carvinstein
Dr. Carvinstein is one of East Tennessee's foremost experts on the art of carving jack-o'-lanterns. He shows you how to make your own spooky masterpiece.
