Name a cockroach after an ex for $10 at Zoo Knoxville’s Valentine’s Day event
KNOXVILLE, Tenn — Valentine's Day — a day full of chocolate and those ooey-gooey feelings some call love. But not everyone enjoys Valentine's Day, and some love stories don't have fairy-tale endings. So if your heart is feeling a little throbbed this year, the Zoo Knoxville has a...
Two injured after crash involving overturned vehicle on I-81
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Two people were injured in a crash that involved an overturned semi-truck and closed Interstate 81 northbound in Hamblen County for several hours. The Tennessee Highway Patrol’s preliminary report said a Kia Soul and a Freightliner Semi-Truck were going north on I-81 near mile marker 14. THP...
Tennessee immigration report shows Knox County near top for criminal charges
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Across Tennessee counties, Knox County reported the second-highest number of undocumented immigrants charged or convicted with a crime in 2025. A report from the state has broken down charges across the entire state, though it’s also highlighting inconsistencies in data that affect how the...
Five Things That Got Me Through Friday
It’s been a long year already for a lot of people. Personal hardships, anxiety about the present, uncertainty for the future … everyone is carrying something and it can often feel like you’re carrying it alone. For me, this has meant spending much of the last 32...
As Knoxville grows, so does its story: West Knoxville Lifestyle becomes Knoxville City Lifestyle
West Knoxville Lifestyle Magazine is officially becoming Knoxville City Lifestyle, marking a natural evolution for the publication as Knoxville continues to grow, diversify and connect across neighborhoods. The name change reflects an expanded reach as Knoxville City Lifestyle remains rooted in the same...
The Shrinking Supply of Finished Lots—and Why It Matters for Housing Affordability
Housing affordability is often discussed in terms of interest rates, labor costs, or construction materials. But one of the most fundamental—and frequently overlooked—drivers of housing access and pricing is the availability of finished lots. When the supply of developed lots declines, it creates a bottleneck that...
GBX Buys Former Old City Performing Arts Center & The Standard; Former Sweet P’s...
GBX, a historic real-estate investment company based in Cleveland, Ohio, has purchased two downtown buildings, marking their first incursion into the Knoxville market. Late last year the group acquired the building at 111 State Street, most recently home to the Old City Performing Arts Center and River & Rail Theatre...
Widespread rain expected this afternoon
Widespread rain will cover the Tennessee Valley this afternoon, bringing periods of heavier rainfall and cooler temperatures behind it. Today will start off dry and cloudy, but as we head toward lunchtime, scattered showers will make their way into the Shoals, covering the entire Tennessee Valley by the time we make...
Oak Ridge Planning Commission Moves ED-6 Principles Discussion to March 12 Work Session
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (Feb. 2, 2026) – The Oak Ridge Municipal Planning Commission has postponed the discussion regarding proposed principles for the ED-6 parcel to a Planning Commission work session on Thursday, March 12, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Oak Ridge Municipal Building Court Room.
Roads Improve After Winter Storm; No Major Crashes in Anderson County — Trash Pickup...
ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. — After a frigid weekend, temperatures have climbed above freezing today and are expected to stay there through tomorrow — though rain showers are in the forecast. Despite snow and icy conditions across the region this past weekend, Anderson County reported no major accidents or...

















