Knoxville TN

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knoxville Police Department has released a report on traffic incidents during the recent Memorial Day holiday, which is one of the busiest periods of the year for travel. From the afternoon of May 22 through May 25, officers conducted high-visibility traffic enforcement aimed at curbing re

The honors keep rolling in for Tennessee softball. Just days before taking part in the 2026 Women’s College World Series as one of the final eight teams remaining, Lady Vols star pitchers Karlyn Pickens and Sage Mardjetko were both named First-Team All-Americans by D1Softball. For Pickens, this is her fourth All-Americ

MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — William Blount High School announced that Jordan Conley is its new athletic director, with Conley saying he will seek to have a servant’s heart. “Mr. Conley’s deep roots in our community, combined with his dedication to mentoring young athletes and his vision for a holistic athletic program, m

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A board member for Knox County Schools is asking colleagues to keep Pulitzer Prize-winning book, "Roots," on library shelves, according to a memo written May 20. District 4 board member Katherine Bike sent a memo to colleagues saying, "I do not believe this is what the...

The Tennessee Volunteers should be much improved at a key position in 2026 thanks to an offseason transfer addition. The Vols were active in the transfer portal this winter, especially on the defensive side of the ball.

TVA’s public lakes and waterways are open for recreation and enjoyment throughout the summer — some look a bit different this year. With most tributary reservoirs below their target “summer […]

FARRAGUT, Tenn. — In a fiery letter to Farragut Mayor Ron Williams, Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler accused the town's leader of lying in a TV interview regarding concerns about law enforcement presence in Farragut. On May 11, WBIR interviewed Williams about concerns after KCSO moved out of their...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Knoxville City Council voted on Tuesday, passing a new ordinance in a 6 to 3 vote that will ban indoor smoking in the handful of bars and businesses that still allow it within the city's limits. On May 12, the council passed the motion 7...

According to USGS, a weak earthquake struck Knoxville, Tennessee yesterday evening. The epicenter, which was on the south bank of the Tennessee River near Carlton was 15.8 km deep. USGS measured the magnitude of the 7:41 pm seismic event at a 1.7. USGS says there were 5 earthquakes to strike the area within 60 miles of

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As discussions of data centers that require high power loads continue to develop, the Tennessee Valley Authority is considering changing its rates in a way to accommodate the growing demands without placing undue cost increases on residents. On Tuesday, the TVA shared a letter with 6 News that