Knoxville TN

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Police arrested a suspect on charges including especially aggravated kidnapping Wednesday after a brief standoff at a North Knoxville home. Officers were called to the 2800 block of North Broadway around 4 p.m. where a woman reported she was assaulted and held against her will by her...

Reports have emerged from social media indicating the presence of a cult named "Chosen Generation" at West Town Mall. Members of this group, which is linked to the controversial Shincheonji cult, have been approaching shoppers and attempting to recruit them into their Bible study sessions. Shoppers are urged to be...

A man is facing multiple charges after he was accused of stealing a car from a gas station in Seymour while a woman was still in the passenger seat and leading law enforcement on a pursuit that ended in a crash in late November.

Dustin Park is the father of a high school freshman with Down syndrome who attends school in Blount County, park says the public school system in East Tennessee has made it all possible.

ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — An Anderson County Grand Jury indicted two people on charges of reckless homicide and aggravated abuse in connection to the death of their infant, said the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office. In July 2024, ACSO responded to the death of an infant in the Dutch Valley area. The parents,...

After committing to Tennessee 16 months ago, Greensboro (N.C.) Grimsley five-star quarterback Faizon Brandon has now signed with the Volunteers. The 6-foot-3.5, 195-pounder hasn’t wavered one iota since his decision went public on Aug. 3, 2024. Long considered one of the top passers in the nation regardless of class,...

The city of Knoxville, located in Tennessee, is known for its diverse neighborhoods, each with its own unique charm. However, as with any city, there are certain areas that residents prefer over others. A recent discussion on social media sought to uncover the parts of Knoxville that people would least like to live...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — It’s been around two months since a fire caused damage and forced several businesses to temporarily close along the 400 block of N. Cedar Bluff Road. On Tuesday, 6 News checked back in with some of those businesses to see how their recovery is going. A fire broke out on the exterior […]

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...

Imagine waking up one morning to the sound of bulldozers and the distant scent of wet earth, knowing that soon your home, your school, your favorite fishing spot—every memory rooted in your small town—will vanish beneath rising waters. This is not the plot of a forgotten novel, but the startling reality faced by...