‘Lonesome Dove’ actor Barry Corbin headlining annual Chuck Wagon Cookoff in Pigeon Forge
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A popular actor best known for roles in Urban Cowboy, Lonesome Dove and Northern Exposure will be headlining the annual Chuck Wagon Cookoff in Pigeon Forge. Barry Corbin is headlining the annual competition, which will take place on Saturday, March 7 at Clabough’s Campground. It...
These 17 Tennessee Fried Chicken Spots Are Still Flying Under The Radar
Tennessee may be famous for fried chicken, but the true treasures lie in the corners most visitors never stumble upon. After years tracking down the crispiest, juiciest bites across the state, I’ve discovered that the most unforgettable plates hide in plain sight. From Memphis kitchens crafting wings with a...
Jan. 20 Rare G4 Solar Storm Adds Strain as Arctic Cold Reaches Tennessee Valley
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Nashville, Tennessee – A G4 (Severe) geomagnetic storm, in effect for Jan. 20, is expected to reach Earth as a sharp Arctic cold outbreak moves into the Tennessee Valley, prompting utilities to closely...
Knoxville police add drones, cameras aimed at speeding up response
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -Knoxville Police Department officials are looking for money to expand the department’s surveillance technology, hoping to cut response times. The department plans to ask Knoxville City Council on Tuesday to extend a contract by about $9.5 million. That money would fund 12 new drones, 12...
University of Tennessee community remembers Natalie Haslam
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee community is remembering Natalie L. Haslam, a longtime philanthropist whose generosity helped transform music education on campus. Haslam died Friday at the age of 94, according to the University. A University of Tennessee alumna, Haslam played a pivotal role in...
Terry Ledford, a dedicated volunteer
Terry Ledford is our Volunteer of the Month for his efforts in January!. “Terry has been a steady volunteer for a while and often works on sorting food donations during his shifts. [He] has been a star volunteer and has even encouraged members of his family to try out volunteering in their spare time.”
KCDC officially opens The Overlook at Beaumont residential community
Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation (KCDC), along with business and community leaders and residents, officially opened the first of six new housing developments of the Transforming Western initiative on Jan. 14. The Overlook at Beaumont includes 76 rental units with one- to five-bedroom options, including...
2026 to be a year of ‘transition’ for the City of Maryville
If it feels like there’s a lot going on (and up) in the City of Maryville, the reason might have less to do with a higher population, and more to do with the city finally finding its footing. “If I had to put a them on the retreat this year, it’s really transition. We’re in a transition in so many ways,” said...
Knoxville woman charged after elderly father hospitalized with bone-exposing wounds, records say
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Knoxville woman is facing charges after her bed-ridden 74-year-old father turned up at the hospital covered in wounds and behind on his diabetes medication, according to court records obtained by WVLT News. The case centers on Misty McDaniel, who police said was the primary caretaker,...
Knox County man arrested after indictment for statutory rape by an authority figure: MPD
MADISONVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Madisonville Police Department said a Knox County man has been arrested after he was indicted on a statutory rape charge. MPD said an investigation started last August after a juvenile victim reported allegations of sexual misconduct involving an authority figure. Evidence was...
