Knoxville police charge man with attempted murder after assault with hammer
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department has charged a 54-year-old man with attempted first-degree murder after an assault on Lula Powell Drive. According to the department, Robert Meade is the suspect in the case, which began around 6 a.m. Sunday when KPD officers responded to a reported assault with
Knoxville man get refund 14 months after wrong windows delivered
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Knoxville man ordered new windows more than a year ago, but the wrong style was delivered, and for 14 months, there’s been a stalemate. He told 6 News the window company wouldn’t take the windows back. The windows have remained stacked up in his garage since they were delivered. Charles […]
Oak Ridge Bowling Center closes after 35+ years
The owners of the Oak Ridge Bowling Center announced Sunday that the longtime entertainment venue has closed. The person making the post on behalf of the center later posted that the property had been sold and the new owner has other plans for the property. "This is a bittersweet day for our whole family and community.
Power outages, damage reported across Tennessee Valley
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - POWER OUTAGES:. All lanes on U.S. 72 near Cox Road, in Limestone County, are currently closed due to multiple fallen trees across the roadway. Trees down - 16th Ave. SE/Jackson St. SE. Also, Bank St. NW and Cherry St. - Decatur. Tree hit moving vehicle –...
Blount County Planning Commission approves 62 townhome development with recommendations
Good ol’ fashion horse sense won out Thursday. The Blount County Planning Commission approved three smaller development plats, heard from a lengthy list of speakers during public input and approved with recommendations a 62 townhome development at the intersection of Morganton Road and William Blount Drive on Thursday
Crews clear 81 million pounds of debris at Y-12 in Oak Ridge
The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management (OREM) crews have cleared the 2.5-acre site of the former Alpha-2 facility at the Y-12 National Security Complex following demolition and removal of 81 million pounds of rubble and debris. Waste disposal by OREM and cleanup contractor United C
City of Clinton to celebrate reopening of Historic Downtown Clinton Friday, July 3.
The City of Clinton will celebrate the reopening of Historic Downtown Clinton. with a free live concert on Friday, July 3, from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Market. Street. The event is being held as part of America’s 250th celebration and comes. after more than a year of major...
Car show, shut down in Sevierville last year, comes to Bristol Motor Speedway in...
Slammedenuff, a popular car show, is coming to Bristol Motor Speedway in October. The event at Bristol Motor Speedway will take place on October 3rd and 4th. The show made national attention last year after the City of Sevierville canceled the second day of the show due to numerous disturbances, safety concerns, and a
Community raises $119,000 for Knoxville Habitat’s Women Build initiative
KNOXVILLE - Knoxville Habitat for Humanity celebrated a record $119,000 raised by the community for the organization’s Women Build initiative, helping create and preserve affordable homeownership opportunities in Knox County. This marks the strongest fundraising year in the event’s history and includes support connecte
Rural Service Patrol launches in East Tennessee
The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced the launch of its Rural Service Patrol (RSP) in Region 1 in East Tennessee, marking the next phase of a statewide expansion to bring HELP incident response to rural interstate corridors. This launch provides dedicated roadside assistance, expedited clearance s
