Knoxville TN

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...

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,...

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...