Knoxville TN

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — One year after opening its doors in Knoxville’s Old City, Tesoro Gelato is celebrating a milestone built on passion, craftsmanship, and authentic Italian-inspired flavors. Our own Noemy Sanchez stopped by to speak with owner Phil Tessier about what goes into creating each batch of handcrafted

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Earlier this week, Knoxville City Council approved an ordinance that will ban smoking indoors at age-restricted bars or venues. In a 6-3 vote, City Council approved the ordinance that is set to go into effect starting New Year’s Day 2027. Businesses like cigar lounges, tobacco stores, and vape

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department has begun using real-time cameras to monitor spots in Knoxville that become the scenes of crimes. A Thursday announcement from the department confirmed KPD had begun using its Real Time Information Center (RTIC) in a limited capacity, with plans to expand. The..

Tennessee seniors reported roughly $108 million in scam losses in 2025, with about 3,525 residents aged 60 or older affected and an average loss topping $30,600. The financial hit has landed hardest in the state’s biggest cities, especially Nashville, Memphis and Knoxville, where investment pitches, fake tech support a

The College World Series will begin Thursday at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Tennessee (47-10) will face Texas (47-11) at 2:30 p.m. EDT. The Longhorns lead the all-time softball series, 8-7, against Tennessee. The Lady Vols are making their tenth College World Series appearance in program history (2005-07,

KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — As the school year comes to a close, Knox County Schools is looking back at some of its biggest milestones, lessons learned, and key decisions from the year. 6 News sat down with KCS Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk to talk about the district’s takeaways from the past year, and what’s ahead […

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The sun is setting on the University of Tennessee’s Nike deal after more than a decade. With just weeks left before Adidas takes over as the school’s official apparel provider, let’s take a look back on the some of the biggest sports moments of the Nike era. The new 10-year Adidas […]

Nate Bargatze – Food City Center (May 28, 7:30 p.m.) Tennessee native Nate Bargatze has made a career acting as America’s average joe. Through comedy specials, books and now a feature film, the funny bone of suburbia is at the mercy of a dad who’s still just figuring it out as he goes along. Now, he’s on his biggest to

Construction underway for 90 units of senior housing. A groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, marked the start of construction for Golden Age II apartments. Located just down the street from the existing Golden Age Retirement Village, this $31 million development at 1213 Beaman Lake Road will provide 86 o

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Knoxville man is facing charges after driving through a blocked construction zone and leading police on a brief chase, according to a police report obtained by WVLT News. The case centers on 19-year-old Timothy Eckwood, who the report said an officer stopped late Monday near...