Knoxville TN

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - After years of community meetings, planning sessions and neighborhood advocacy, the Knoxville City Council has formally endorsed a master plan for the redevelopment of the South Knoxville waterfront’s downriver area. That said, a voice of caution did come from the vote. The council voted...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Knoxville Mayor Indya Kincannon and Sixth District Councilman Denzel Grant have invited a group of community leaders to help decide the future of Chilhowee Park. 17 people make up the Chilhowee Park Advisory Group, ranging from local business owners, developers, nonprofit organizations, and...

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position:. Responsible for conducting criminal investigations, processing crime scenes, and developing prosecutable criminal cases against persons who violate state and federal laws. Conducts interviews and...

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — People in Anderson, Roane and Morgan counties could receive thousands of dollars from the Department of Justice's Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. The program has made its way through other states, but has recently been rolled out in East Tennessee. "You can simply have worked part...

Today, the AWESOME comes from Knoxville, Tennessee. For decades, Dolly Parton has quietly used her success to open doors for children — sending them books, funding research, and stepping in when families need help most. Now, that lifelong commitment has taken on a new and deeply personal form. The East Tennessee...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — After 148 years, Mayo Garden Center will close its stores. The family-owned business announced the decision on Facebook, citing changing business conditions and family circumstances. A public closing sale begins March 13. "We are deeply grateful to the friends and customers who have supported us...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - As spring inches closer, East Tennessee will see more spring rain showers which means a higher risk of car crashes. Driving in the rain can be challenging on its own, but poor visibility makes it even more dangerous. Many East Tennessee drivers reported to WVLT’s Olivia Calfee one particular...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — McKay’s, the iconic Knoxville destination for used books and physical media, will permanently close its doors this May after more than four decades of business. The company announced on its website that the property on Papermill Drive has been sold. The store will stop accepting...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knoxville City Council discussed increased funding and support for warming and cooling centers, including a proposal to lower the temperature threshold for when those centers open, Tuesday evening. Currently, warming centers open when temperatures reach 25 degrees. Council Member Amelia...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — Tennessee Athletics’ “Big Orange Caravan” presented by Pilot will roll into the Tri-Cities on April 30, bringing some of the university’s most recognizable faces to Kingsport. The statewide tour, a collaboration between Tennessee Athletics and the UT Knoxville Office of Alumni...