Knox County summer nutrition program offers free meals at 92 sites
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’ reinstated + Marquee Awards + South-Doyle HS JROTC ++
“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.
Oklahoma Transfer TE Jack Van Dorselaer Sees Value in Last Year’s Growing Pains
Jack Van Dorselaer transferred to OU after playing in 13 games at Tennessee in 2025, and now he'll look to be even more productive for the Sooners.
Joel Klatt Names a Must See Game Between Tennessee and a Big Ten Standout
Joel Klatt wants to see the Tennessee Volunteers take on this team from the Big Ten.
Senior TN judge tapped to preside over sweeping conspiracy case involving former, current KCSO...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A veteran judge has been tapped to preside over the cases of 11 men accused of taking part in a sweeping conspiracy to illegally spend department drug money and abuse the staff time of Knox County Sheriff's Office personnel. Senior Judge Don R. Ash will hear...
City of Knoxville expands plan for outside drinking to Covenant Health Park
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knoxville City Council met Tuesday night to discuss a plan to expand a new plan for outside drinking. The plan, which was approved by council, will allow Boyd Sports to manage the sale and consumption of alcohol in the area surrounding Covenant Health Park, the home of the Knoxville Smokies an
81 million pounds of debris removed after demolition of Y-12’s largest Manhattan Project-era building
Clean up efforts at Y-12's demolished Alpha-2 facility, one of the facilities that helped create the first atomic bombs, are nearing completion after crews removed 81 million pounds of debris.
‘Where history happened’ | New business bringing K-25 site back to life
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — A piece of Oak Ridge history, stuck in the past, is now serving a new purpose at the K-25 Site. Portal 4 recently went through a year-and-a-half-long restoration through the Community Reuse Organization of East Tennessee (CROET) and is now open for business. For decades,...
Sheriff’s Office: Louisville man charged after victim’s throat cut at horse ranch
A man has been charged with aggravated assault after Blount County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a report of a stabbing and found a victim had been cut in his throat at a horse ranch in Louisville last week.
Oldest Lar gibbon in US passes away at 58 years old
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The oldest Lar gibbon in the United States has passed away at almost 59 years old, the Zoo Knoxville announced on Tuesday. The zoo said that the average lifespan of a Lar gibbon is about 25 years, meaning Nipper's longevity is something extraordinary. "Known to guests...
