Knoxville TN

Just days after Alex Haley’s “Roots” was swept into Tennessee’s growing book ban, his historic work has been restored to school library shelves in Knox County following ongoing public backlash. Suggested Reading. The district reversed course after lawmakers put “Roots” on a restricted list under Tennessee’s...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Plainly put, Josh Smith could be enjoying life with his family on a faraway beach anywhere in the world. Instead, the 51-year-old former felon spends his days on the road visiting a record number of federal prisons and working on reforms within the largest prison system in the world.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A fondue restaurant is closing in Knoxville after more than three decades in business. The Melting Pot said in a social media post that it its location on N. Central Street has closed as of Tuesday as it looks for a transition to new ownership. “We...

Knoxville is starting Wednesday, May 27, 2026, on the sticky side, with cloudy skies, temperatures around 70°F, and a dew point close to 70°F, making it feel pretty soupy out the door. Spotty showers are possible before midday, but the main action arrives late morning into the early afternoon. Highs should top out near

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Ijams River Boardwalk Trail in Knoxville is closed after a tree fell on it Tuesday night, around a month after damage from another fallen tree forced a closure. “Well, Ijams fam, it’s happened again,” the Ijams Nature Center said. It expects the boardwalk to remain closed for “a while” due

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Two Virginia men are facing charges after they allegedly tried to fraudulently buy a Tesla in Knoxville. According to the Knoxville Police Department, detectives learned a person was trying to buy a Tesla Model S online from the dealership on Montvue Road. During the investigation, KPD...

Due to the cost of living, lack of state income tax , a strong job market , and diverse lifestyle options from city to city, many view Tennessee as an appealing place to live. However, according to a recent study, it isn’t the best place to raise a family. WalletHub's new study, " Best & Worst Places to Raise a Family

Auburn Tigers head coach and former Tennessee Volunteers offensive coordinator Alex Golesh says he doesn't think of the system he runs as a "veer-n-shoot" offensive system.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knox County Community Action Committee is rolling out its summer nutrition program, providing free meals for kids while school is out. The program has 92 sites across Knox County and is open to anyone under 18. CAC said the goal is to replace the breakfasts and lunches kids count on during

“Roots” will be returned to libraries in Knox County School “effective immediately,” Superintendent Dr. Jon Rysewyk announced in a memo to school board members dated Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Roots Reinstated Memo. Interestingly, the final day of the school year was a half-day on Thursday, May 21.