Woman accused of escaping Davidson County sheriff’s facility captured in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — On Tuesday, the U.S. Marshals Service said they captured a woman in Knoxville who escaped a Davidson County sheriff's facility back in November. According to the marshals, Jamie Lynn Pfitzner, 44, escaped the Davidson County Sheriff's facility on Harding Place on Nov. 11, where she was being held...
From store aisles to TikTok fame: Dillard’s worker spreads holiday cheer
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Tennessee Dillard’s employee is gaining national attention after his Christmas décor tour went viral on TikTok. Cody McNabb, the home department manager at Dillard’s in West Town Mall, has become known online for his over-the-top holiday spirit and detailed walkthroughs of the store’s Christmas...
Knoxville man charged after deputies find fentanyl, cocaine while searching apartment
A Knoxville man is facing multiple charges after Knox County Sheriff's deputies serving a search warrant at his apartment discovered more than a pound of cocaine and marijuana, along with other drugs including fentanyl early Tuesday morning, the sheriff's office released.
Shoney’s offering free hot fudge cakes for holiday promotion
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Shoney’s is bringing back a fan-favorite event: Free Hot Fudge Cake Day. Anyone interested can stop by a Shoney’s location Thursday, Dec. 4 and pick up a free hot fudge cake, with no purchase needed. It’s part of the company’s way of saying “thank you” and “Merry Christmas,” a spokesperson...
City of Knoxville holds meeting to discuss future of historic medical building
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Community leaders and members came together on Wednesday evening to discuss the future of a former hospital in Knoxville. Serene Manor, which was built in 1933, was originally the Rosenwald Wing of Knoxville General Hospital. At the time, it was used for the treatment of Black people. It was also a...
3 lawyers seek Knox County General Sessions Court judge’s job
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Three area lawyers are seeking to fill a soon-to-be vacant Knox County General Sessions Court judgeship. Monday was the deadline to submit a name with Knox County Commission to take a spot now occupied by Judge Andy Jackson. The three candidates are Knox County Commissioner Rhonda...
Maryville man faces up to 20 years in prison after gas leak caused temporary...
A Maryville man has pleaded guilty in connection to a gas leak that caused hundreds of people to temporarily evacuate earlier this year and could be sentenced to up to 20 years in federal prison.
Structure fire in South Knox County sends one to the hospital, Rural Metro says
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - Rural Metro Fire says it is investigating the cause of a structure fire in South Knox County that sent one person to the hospital on Wednesday. It happened around 5 p.m. in the 3200 block of Maryville Pike. Rural Metro said crews arrived at the...
Urgent Call for SNAP Beneficiary Interviews Amid Government Shutdown
A journalism student from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK) has reached out via social media, seeking assistance for a final project. The project focuses on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the delay in payments due to the government shutdown, and the inherent flaws in the SNAP setup....
Former Anderson Co. deputy accused of trying to sell stolen crossbow
A former Anderson County Sheriff's Office Deputy is facing charges including official misconduct after she was accused of trying to sell a piece of stolen property that was recovered as part of her official duties.
