TVA bracing for Winter Storm Fern, ready to meet demand
Winter Storm Fern is on her way to the southeast, and while questions remain on what the impacts will be, what’s not in question is the Tennessee Valley Authority’s readiness to meet demand. Everyone in the region remembers Winter Storm Elliot in 2022 that brought rolling black-outs to...
Knox County Schools leadership to recognize year of progress, Reward Schools
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knox County Schools leadership is expected to gather Wednesday morning to mark the last year’s progress and milestones. Specifically, KCS will be recognizing the 18 Reward Schools recognized by the Tennessee Department of Education. Included in the event will be Superintendent Dr. Jon...
These Go-Kart Tracks in Tennessee are a Hit With Families and Speed Lovers
In Tennessee, a go‑kart track can be a standout destination for families and speed lovers when it combines engaging layouts with reliable fun. Many tracks in the state cater to groups of all ages, offering racing that’s as exciting for kids as it is for adults. Families often plan outings that revolve around the...
Morgan Wallen Donates Over $35,000 Of New Instruments For Knoxville-Area High School Music Program
Morgan Wallen is making another huge donation to his hometown school district. Through his Morgan Wallen Foundation, along with Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, they donated three double basses, seven cellos, seven violas and nine violins, totaling $38,717 in value, to West High School in his hometown of Knoxville,...
Major Bank’s Employee Accused of Forging Signatures, Draining $8,450 From Customers’ Accounts: Report
A veteran bank teller at a billion-dollar US financial institution is accused of manipulating the lender’s systems to steal thousands from customers’ accounts. 54-year-old Sherry Manz of Knoxville has been charged with four counts of forgery and one count of theft after allegedly withdrawing a total of $8,450 from...
A First Look at Earl’s, a New Restaurant Opening Today on the South Waterfront
If you watched the South Banks development take shape on the South Waterfront, you have probably wondered what would happen to that standalone retail space along the river. With the gorgeous water tower mural by Curtis Glover on one side and Suttree Landing Park on the other, we all hoped for something special to...
Knoxville man charged with attempted murder after Maryville man injured in shooting: BCSO
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Blount County Sheriff’s Office said a Knoxville man has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting last week. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies went to a home on Garrett Lane on Thursday at around 7:25 p.m. There, they found a 39-year-old man with several gunshot...
Tennessee Castle Built to Survive the Biblical Apocalypse
There are many castles in Tennessee, but there's only one that specifically built to withstand the biblical apocalypse.
Review: In the Castle of Eternal Sunset – A Critical Hit for Immersive Theatre...
For three nights only, First Take Co. and Fable Hollow Bookshoppe hosted an interactive and gamified theatrical experience, In the Castle of Eternal Sunset, a new play by playwright Charles Green. The play incorporates the chance elements of the popular tabletop role playing game (RPG) Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) into...
‘Time matters’ DCS to build centers for youth entering state care in Knoxville, Lenoir...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee Department of Children’s Services released renderings of the centers for youth entering state care that it plans to build in Knoxville and Lenoir City. DCS plans to build a “Welcome Place” in Lenoir City that would serve young people immediately after entering state care,...
