Tennessee energy leaders plan fusion campus at Bull Run coal plant
A plan to push fusion energy forward is taking shape at a former coal plant in Clinton. Oak Ridge National Laboratory , the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and Knoxville-based fusion company Type One Energy are establishing a fusion development campus at the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Bull Run Energy Complex....
Local event mixes soup, live music, silent auction
Leaders with the event are speaking ahead of its opening.
McGhee Tyson Airport solidifies future expansion plans
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — Changes are on the horizon at McGhee Tyson Airport. Southwest Airlines is set to begin operations on March 5, a new gate will be added to the airport, and construction continues on the new parking garage. These expansions come as the airport, originally built to...
‘Police activity’ causing I-75 backups in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - I-75 North near I-640 saw major backups Thursday afternoon because of “police activity,” according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s traffic map. As of 4:40 p.m., two lanes and the shoulder were closed. It’s also unclear which agency is involved. WVLT News...
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Knoxville and East Tennessee are bracing for winter weather this weekend, though there is uncertainty surrounding just how much snow and ice the region may see. Knox News and the USA TODAY Network are here to help keep you safe and up to date with everything from the latest forecasts , cancellations and where to find...
RAM bringing free health care to Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Free health care is coming to Knoxville in the form of a free dental, vision and medical clinic from Remote Area Medical, also known as RAM. RAM’s annual clinic will be coming to Knoxville Feb. 6 though Feb 8. Those in need can receive free care, even without insurance or an ID.
La Follette man falls 30-feet from tree stand, airlifted
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- A Thursday afternoon accident sent a La Follette man to a Knoxville hospital by way of a medical helicopter. It was 2:52pm when the call for help came in to Central Dispatch. A 65-year -old man fell roughly 30-feet from a tree stand on Cumberland Mountain. Members...
FIRST ALERT: Tracking rain, snow, and ice on the way
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -Mild and mainly quiet weather is with us through Friday. Now, is the time to make the necessary preps ahead of impactful winter weather this weekend. THURSDAY: A mix of sun and clouds continue throughout the afternoon, with mainly dry conditions. Highs will be back in the low 50s.
Tennessee Valley Weather: Pet Safety in Focus as Lingering Cold Threat Extends Into February
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Knoxville, Tennessee – As winter cold lingers across the Tennessee Valley into February, animal welfare experts are urging pet owners throughout eastern Tennessee, northern Alabama, and southern Kentucky to...
PREVIEW: Kentucky looking for fifth win at Tennessee in series history
Kentucky is 4-27 all-time against the Tennessee Lady Vols in Knoxville, according to Tennessee’s official athletics website. It’s been a rough go for the Cats against the historically great juggernaut, but the good thing about history is that it’s in the past. KSR has everything you need to know ahead of the 78th...

















