‘Hopefully prevent tragic events’ | New TN law suspending teens’ driving privileges for bullying
Knox County has spent almost $130K this year housing ICE inmates, records show. Jump of iconic car from Dukes of Hazzard show garners international attention for Somerset. Jump of iconic car from Dukes of Hazzard show garners international attention for Somerset. Waffle House drops egg surcharge. Updated: Jul. 1,...
Knoxville Announces Independence Day Closures and Services Schedule as Garbage Pickup Continues as Usual
As Independence Day rolls around, the City of Knoxville is taking a break to celebrate. According to an announcement from the City of Knoxville - Government, all governmental offices will be shuttered on Friday, recognizing the federal holiday. Residents needing to report non-emergency issues like overgrown lots or...
Clinton daycare director placed on administrative leave after failing to report alleged abuse
CLINTON, Tennessee — Kiddie Korner of Clinton Nursery and Preschool announced on Facebook Saturday that the board of directors had placed the Clinton location site director on administrative leave after they failed to inform the board of allegations against the daycare. The daycare posted the following statement:....
Knoxville Area Transit workers picket amid ongoing contract negotiations
Knoxville Area Transit employees took to the streets on Tuesday to voice their displeasure over ongoing contract negotiations
Flooding reported across Knoxville roadways after heavy rainfall
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Police Department is reminding drivers to be cautious when approaching flooded roadways. Police said that heavy rain has led to flooding in several areas of Knoxville, including Chapman Highway, Alcoa Highway, Kingston Pike and Parkwest Boulevard. The National Weather Service...
‘A tipping point’ East Tennessee Realtors release housing report
After years of skyrocketing house prices, East Tennessee may be showing signs of recovery, according to East Tennessee Realtors.
Morgan Wallen Foundation sending 35 kids to Salvation Army’s Camp Paradise Valley
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Thirty-five kids will attend the Knoxville Salvation Army’s Camp Paradise Valley this summer, thanks to a $15,000 donation from the Morgan Wallen Foundation. The camp focuses on instruction in the arts and music. The donation from the country superstar’s foundation will cover the full cost...
Fatal Head-On Collision Claims Life in Gatlinburg, Driver Identified
Tragedy struck early Friday morning in Gatlinburg as a head-on collision resulted in the death of one driver, the Tennessee Highway Patrol reported to WVLT. At approximately 5:53 a.m., 43-year-old Thomas Largent was behind the wheel of a 2001 Toyota Tundra traveling east on East Parkway when his vehicle crossed into...
Bystander revives child after near-drowning in Clark Center Park
AUTHOR’S NOTE: The Oak Ridge Police Department originally told us the child was 6 but later updated this to 5-years-old. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A bystander revived a child who nearly drowned at Clark Center Park on Bull Bluff Road, an Oak Ridge spokesperson said. The Oak Ridge Police Department and the Oak Ridge...
WATCH: Netflix drops trailer for Leanne Morgan’s new comedy series, ‘Leanne’
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The trailer for Knoxville native and comedian Leanne Morgan's newest series on Netflix dropped Tuesday. Morgan and Netflix cross-posted on Instagram with the caption, "To new beginnings... even the ones we never wanted." The series follows a woman whose husband leaves her after 33 years of...
