Six UT Knoxville Professors Named Among World’s Most Highly Cited Researchers
Six faculty members from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, have been named to Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers list for 2025. This list includes scientists and social scientists whose published work ranks in the top 1% by citations over the past decade. The recognition is given to about one in 1,000...
Thanksgiving house of horrors with dad dismembered and mom’s head found in cooking pot
Joel Guy and his wife Lisa were hosting their final Thanksgiving family gathering in their home in Knoxville, Tennessee, when they were brutally murdered by their son
Tennessee Bonding Company gives away 100 turkey dinner giveaway
The Tennessee Bonding Company gave away 100 Thanksgiving dinners in East Knoxville Wednesday.
Tracking a messy morning commute and storms on the way
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -Rain will continue to spill in throughout the morning becoming widespread. Strong storms with gusty winds will be possible, especially during the afternoon. RAIN/STORMS TUESDAY: Pockets of heavy rain and storms will move through in the morning. Although the activity becomes scattered during...
Knox County Government Announces Thanksgiving Schedule
KNOX COUNTY - Knox County government offices, including libraries and the Health Department, will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Libraries will begin their regular schedule on Saturday, Nov. 29. The Mayor’s Office and health department will open for...
Knoxville moves forward with $17M Burlington streetscape revamp
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The City of Knoxville is taking a major step toward transforming Burlington’s long-struggling commercial corridor, taking the first step to approve millions in new funding to complete the Burlington Streetscapes Project — a move Mayor Indya Kincannon says honors a promise to families who have been...
University of Tennessee’s charter bus program offers students affordable holiday travel home
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee is running charter buses to Nashville, Jackson and Memphis to help students get home for the holidays. The program, which has operated for about 10 years, takes students across Tennessee during Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks. University officials said about 220...
Smokey XI retiring from official mascot duties due to ‘reserved temperament’
The University made the announcement on Tuesday, stating that despite extensive efforts over the past two years, Smokey XI’s reserved temperament continues to affect his comfort in public outings.
Maryville Man Charged with Attempted First-Degree Murder and Additional Felonies Following Assault
A 49-year-old man identified as John F. Pollock is facing a series of grave charges, including attempted first-degree murder, following an incident in Maryville that left another man severely injured. As reported by WBIR, the Maryville Police Department (MPD) and other emergency services responded to a call in the...
Torrid Store in West Town Mall Set to Close in January
In a recent development, the Torrid store located in West Town Mall is set to close its doors. This information came to light when a shopper shared her experience on social media, stating that an employee informed her about the impending closure. The store is expected to cease operations from the 1st of January.
