Knoxville TN

While 2025 is halfway over, investigators are still working to solve the murders of two men were killed in shootings in Knoxville in 2024.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville Police Department is warning the community about a new scam involving police impersonation. KPD said it's seen online reports of those in the community getting "high-pressure" calls asking for donations to purchase protective vests or to support families of fallen officers. "These...

As the last month of summer starts, students in the Tennessee Valley are soon to head back to school.

MARYVILLE, Tenn. — About 15 years ago, Kevin Callahan visited the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in Italy with his family. After seeing brothers buried side by side, he was inspired to tell the stories of these heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in World War II, so he wrote "Brothers in Arms."

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - There’s been a steady drop in violent crime so far in Knoxville compared to last year. Officials with the Knoxville Police Department said murder victims dropped by 64% so far this year. “It’s a kids-free zone here, all the kids could be out and don’t...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — No injuries were reported after an overturned tractor-trailer shut down multiple eastbound lanes of I-40 near McGhee Avenue in Knox County, according to the Knoxville Police Department. KPD responded to the scene of the accident around 5:33 a.m. on Thursday, where an overturned vehicle shut down...

There are certain dining experiences that transcend the ordinary meal and become the stuff of legend – the kind that locals whisper about like they’re sharing buried treasure coordinates. That’s exactly what you’ll find at Loco Burro Fresh Mex Cantina in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, where the chimichangas have achieved...

The Knoxville Police Department conducted an operation to curb panhandling in and around the Downtown and Old City areas following numerous complaints from residents.

A new restaurant in Kern's Food Hall is opening it's doors this Fourth of July weekend, serving up fried chicken and donuts that are safe for those with celiac disease and gluten allergies.

MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — People living in a Blount County community are concerned about an exposed cable wire that runs for hundreds of feet down the main drive of their neighborhood. The wire was cut in August 2024. Have you ever tripped over an exposed cable outside your home? It’s not just a tripping hazard; […]