The Best Milkshake In Tennessee Is Hiding Inside This Legendary Restaurant
Hidden among Knoxville’s sprawling landscape sits a humble building that houses liquid gold in the form of the most magnificent milkshakes you’ll ever taste. The Diner at Twisters Shakes & Sundaes doesn’t need flashy signs or trendy marketing. The creamy masterpieces speak for themselves. The unassuming exterior...
Lifeguard Tragically Dies On Duty at Sevierville Resort, Investigation Underway
A tragic incident unfolded at The Resort at Governor's Crossing in Sevierville, Tennessee, where an on-duty lifeguard was found unresponsive in the indoor pool. Sevierville Police Department, Sevierville Fire Department, and Sevier County Ambulance Service personnel swiftly responded to an emergency call made on...
The Enormous Flea Market In Tennessee Where You Can Fill Your Trunk For $50
Imagine a place so vast and value-packed that you could walk in with two Jacksons and a Hamilton and leave with your vehicle’s suspension groaning in protest. Welcome to the Great Smokies Flea Market in Kodak, Tennessee – the bargain hunter’s equivalent of finding El Dorado, except this treasure trove is very real...
Energizing 4-H Electric Camp
More than 150 sixth and seventh graders from across Tennessee gathered together for a fun-filled, rewarding adventure in electricity at the 2025 4-H Electric Camp. The annual event was held at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville on Tuesday, June 24, through Friday, June 27. “4-H Electric Camp is an...
Stray afternoon shower Labor Day and bigger chances middle of the week
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Partly cloudy tonight with lows in the low 60s. Winds will be light. LABOR DAY: Partly cloudy and dry in the morning with a passing shower or storm possible in the afternoon. It doesn’t look like a wash-out, but be prepared to head inside in any location just in case one pops up over your...
Knoxville grant focuses on neighborhoods that are disproportionately impacted by violence
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A new grant program in Knoxville is hoping to promote violence reduction with the "On My Block Community Investment Grant" to open at the end of the week. The program provides for neighbor-led events to help people build connections, specifically, the program is focused on neighborhoods that are...
The Massive Consignment Store In Tennessee Where $15 Goes A Seriously Long Way
Tucked away in Knoxville’s retail landscape sits the Wee Care Shoppe, a consignment paradise where budget-conscious Tennesseans transform modest dollars into impressive hauls of children’s clothing, toys, and gear. Fifteen bucks at a regular store might get you a single baby outfit, but here it stretches like magic,...
How to make Google show you great local news!
Welcome to Your Week in Knoxville, emailed every Sunday only to subscribers, from Knox News executive editor Joel Christopher. A selection of our best pieces from this past week are featured at the bottom of this newsletter. You can now take a simple step to ensure you're seeing Knox News reporting when you search...
Walters State offers program on ‘wild’ side
MORRISTOWN — A new articulation agreement between Walters State Community College and the University of Tennessee brings a career in the wild closer for area students. Walters State students may now complete the first two years of a wildlife and fisheries science degree and transfer directly into the bachelor’s...
Sweetwater police warn of scam claiming permits issued for people to collect money at...
‘An opportunity to bring the community together’ | Loudon hoping for consistent live music at amphitheater through new grant. This grant is sponsored by the Levitt Foundation, and if Loudon is selected, it would bring in over a dozen live acts to the area for the new three years.
