Knoxville TN

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — ReLAUNCH, a nonprofit dedicated to its goal of achieving functional zero homelessness in Knoxville, now has its certificate of occupancy to keep its doors open overnight regardless of the temperature. The organization can now run a 24-hour operation, after months of preparation. "A lot of folks...

Did you catch a glimpse of Santa as he rode through the sky yesterday? If his sleigh looked like it was a little low in the sky, that’s because he had a little stowaway. Robby, a three-year-old cutie patootie mix with the silliest tail this side of Tennessee, had hidden in Santa’s bag of toys. When Santa reached in...

Food City supports many local ministries in the area. Their annual donation to the Love Kitchen was acknowledged on the Love Kitchen social media:. “We are incredibly grateful to the Tennessee Valley Fair and Food City for their generous donation of gift cards! These gift cards allow us to purchase essential...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – This Christmas, 150 volunteers connected with grateful East Tennessee seniors through the Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee program, Mobile Meals. Volunteers delivered food, gifts, and checked in with seniors who may otherwise be alone on Christmas Day “It gets kind of lonely...

A 7-1 vote from Loudon County Commission, preceded by developers pleading their case and certain property owners defending theirs, effectively extended the moratorium on certain development regulations at their December 15 special-called meeting. The proposal, while basic in its language, could imply a continuation...

A 24-year-old Rocky Top man and two juveniles are facing serious charges after a perilous incident where rocks were reportedly thrown at vehicles driving on I-75, as detailed by the Rocky Top Police Department. In a series of occurrences between December 19 and 21, numerous motorists faced damages and danger. In a...

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Nearly 170 years after Charles Dickens first published ‘A Christmas Carol’, a Tennessee doctor offered a detailed explanation for what exactly may have been ailing the beloved Tiny Tim in a 2012 medical journal entry. The late Dr. Russell Chesney, a physician at Le Bonheur Children’s...

GATLINBURG, Tenn — Nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg is a small city that draws visitors from around the world. Known for its busy hotels, like the Rocky Waters Motor Inn, and its iconic attractions, the city offers something for everyone. Innkeeper Keith Dalke said his hotel alone sees around 300...

Merry Christmas! Today is a day of great celebration!. ‘Twas the week before Christmas and all through the town, the realtors were working to tie their sales down. The title companies were toiling to get the deeds done, and the Register’s office took part in the fun. All parts worked together to accomplish the chore,...