First Swiss-manufactured Robobarista in the US opening at UT Medical Center
KNOXVILLE, Tenn — The University of Tennessee Medical Center is unveiling its new Robobarista on Jan. 20. The Swiss Robobarista by Smyze is presented by DKA Coffee. The company's website states DKA Coffee "developed revolutionary robotic kiosks that combine Swiss engineering precision with the art of coffee making."...
Knox County man charged with statutory rape in Madisonville
A Knox County man has been indicted on at least one count of statutory rape by an authority figure in Monroe County after a four-month long investigation.
‘Was not looking forward to it’: Son stabbed mother to death while she was...
A man will spend several decades behind bars for the fatal stabbing of his own mother and her pet cat, authorities in the Volunteer State announced this week. On Friday morning, Zachary Justin Hayes, 27, pleaded guilty to one count each of murder in the second degree, abuse of a corpse, aggravated cruelty to animals...
Knoxville motorcycle crash survivor continues recovery six months later
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Six months after a motorcycle crash killed his sister and left him with severe injuries, Nolan Rainwater continues his recovery while learning to live without his best friend. Rainwater and his sister, Jessica, were on a motorcycle together on Northshore last July when they were hit...
Eastern-Central Tennessee Weather Alert: Heavy Snow Chance Jan 24–30 in Knoxville, Nashville, and Cookeville
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Knoxville, Tennessee – Residents across eastern and central Tennessee could see renewed winter travel concerns as a late-January pattern increases the likelihood of accumulating snow from the Appalachian...
HonorAir Knoxville to end after nearly 20 years
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — HonorAir Knoxville, a nonprofit that works to honor veterans, plans to close after its final flight on April 8, 2026, it said Thursday. HonorAir was founded in 2007 to fly World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. to see the memorial built to honor them. This later expanded to include Korea...
Another light wintry mix is expected for some tonight
A breezy day before a light wintry mix moves in for some tonight. Today: Breezy with increasing clouds. High: 48°. Tonight: (70%) A weak system will bring rain to the Valley and a chance for some snow for the higher elevations. Low: 35°. Tomorrow: (30%) Lingering wintry mix...
Dancing on the Edge: Dragonfly Aerial Brings Vertical Dance to Life in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — If you’ve ever looked at a downtown parking garage and thought, “That would make a great dance floor,” Dragonfly Aerial and Circus Arts Studio is already one step ahead. Living East Tennessee joined the Dragonfly team on State Street in downtown Knoxville...
Full Guide to Kentucky vs. Tennessee: Where, When, TV, Streaming, Starting Lineups
Previewing an important January matchup between Kentucky and Tennessee as both squads try to get back into the top half of the SEC title race.
LIS Technologies Plans $1.4B Tennessee Investment
Laser Isotope Separation (LIS) Technologies plans to invest $1.38 billion to expand in Roane County, Tennessee. The company will create 203 jobs in Oak Ridge, on the formerly named Duct Island. The project is the third-largest nuclear-related investment since the creation of Tennessee Department of Economic and...
