Knoxville TN

KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tunnel to Towers Foundation (T2T) paid off the mortgage on the home of Knox County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Tucker Blakely, who was shot and killed in October 2023. Blakely’s wife, Katrina, said, “Having our mortgage paid off means we can continue to celebrate holidays and life in the...

While we adhere to strict editorial guidelines, partners on this page may provide us earnings. All parents want a safe place for their family to call home. But Makayla Phillips and her partner, Mikey Johnson, say that’s not what they have. They have a “substandard apartment.”. “I want...

This beloved spot "brings East Coast vibes" to the Volunteer State.

Many a star has gotten their start in Tennessee, migrating to Nashville, aka Music City, to make a name for themselves. But only a handful of country artists can call themselves Tennessee natives, like the nine stars below. Kelsea Ballerini – Mascot. “The Voice” judge and country star Kelsea...

City of Knoxville invests more than $100,000 in violence prevention. 5-year-old drowned and then revived in Oak Ridge, police say. A child drowned at Clark Center Park on Saturday, a spokesperson with the city of Oak Ridge said. Museum of Appalachia prepping for annual July 4th anvil shoot. Updated: 21...

Making dreams come true. According to WATE News6, Morgan Wallen has donated $15,000 in the form of a grant from his foundation, the Morgan Wallen Foundation, in order to send 35 children from underserved communities to a camp with specialized music and arts instruction. The Salvation Army Knoxville shared the news on...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Some unique members of the Zoo Knoxville family visited McGhee Tyson Airport Tuesday to celebrate American Zoo Day. “We’re excited to be here today showcasing some of our animal ambassadors,” said Colin Borch, Chief Advancement Officer at Zoo Knoxville. “It’s a great way to engage with...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — In November, Knoxvillians will vote on a sales tax referendum. The referendum allows the public to decide if they want to increase the local option sales tax by 1/2 cent. Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon explained the tax would add a few extra cents to everyday items...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A new law is requiring Tennessee school districts to decide how they’ll limit cell phones during the school day. HB932/SB897 says cell phones aren’t to be used during classroom instruction, unless it’s under certain circumstances. It leaves the window open for districts to decide how much...

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Two people are facing charges after a dog was found inside a hot car in a Walmart parking lot. Kaitlynn Breiner and Jose Martinez were charged with cruelty to animals after being arrested on June 28. According to a report from the Sevierville Police Department, officers responded to the...