Knoxville TN

NEW YORK — A man from Knoxville made a special appearance at the swearing-in of the new New York City Mayor, Zohran Mamdani. Cornelius Eady is an acclaimed poet, playwright, songwriter and a former English professor at the University of Tennessee who just retired. Eady was born in Rochester,...

Hed; Inside the play that defined Vols’ Sugar Bowl romp of Miami 40 years ago Jeff Powell could feel what he couldn’t see. As he straightened out his path on the Louisiana Superdome turf, the Tennessee running back locked eyes with Bennie Blades—the last roadblock between himself, the end zone and one of the most...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A new Tennessee law aimed at protecting victims of domestic violence took effect this week, creating what advocates say is an important — though limited — step toward accountability. Known as “Savanna’s Law,” the legislation establishes the nation’s first public registry of repeat domestic...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Several new Tennessee laws will take effect Jan. 1, bringing changes aimed at protecting children online, increasing accountability for repeat domestic violence offenders and strengthening penalties related to DUI stops. One new law will require minors to have parental consent before creating a...

Troopers will be focused on identifying drivers who may be impaired or driving under the influence, while also ensuring the safety and rights of all motorists. Anderson County – U.S. 441 (Norris Freeway) at Foust Hollow Road. Knox County – State Route 33 (Maryville Pike) at Mount Olive Church...

The second-largest church in Cades Cove was the Methodist church, which was organized sometime around 1824. In 1840, the Methodist church built its first meeting house, which was a log structure. The church used this building for more than 60 years. The seats were made of split puncheons set on...

It has been a mostly sunny, cool, and dry end to 2025. In fact, we will end up with a rainfall deficit of more than five inches here in the Knoxville area. The weather looks quiet, dry, and crisp for any outdoor New Year’s Eve plans. The winds from this afternoon will get lighter after […]

Mr. Arvin E. Brown passed away on December 30, 2025, at age 96. He and his wife, Sabra, raised their family in Powell and loved the community. Before her death in 2022, the couple teamed with Carol Evans of Legacy Parks Foundation to donate some 12 acres for the creation of what became the Angora Frog Farm.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Tennessee Highway Patrol chase ended in a “serious crash” on Papermill Drive New Year’s Day, according to the Knoxville Police Department. It happened in the early hours of the morning. KPD Communication Manager Scott Erland said his department wasn’t involved in the chase and didn’t...

Ryan Day and Ohio State are having a rough 24 hours after losing the CFP to Miami and now a coach to a program in the SEC.