This Old-School Diner In Tennessee Has A Brownie Banana Split That Locals Can’t Stop...
Have you ever experienced dessert so divine it makes you question all your life choices that didn’t lead you to discovering it sooner?. That’s exactly what happens to patrons of THE DINER in Sevierville, Tennessee, where the brownie banana split has locals and tourists alike making special trips just to indulge in...
WBIR celebrates 70 years
WBIR is turning 70 years old this year, and we're going to be celebrating all year long. Here's a history of our local origins and impact. WBIR turns 70 years old in August 2026. Here's a look back at some of our biggest milestones, community service events and stories over...
McGhee Tyson Airport plans major expansion amid record passenger growth
ALCOA, Tenn. (WVLT) - McGhee Tyson Airport is experiencing record passenger numbers with no signs of slowing, prompting officials to start major expansion projects over the next decade. “We’re seeing so many people moving here, and it impacts the airport because we see more people traveling,” said Becky Huckaby,...
Mad Jack and Cas Walker are a mere click away
Remember Mad Jack Fielden’s Death Defying Tunnel of Fire stunt? Or Cas Walker’s warning to thugs? They made up some of the most engaging local television of the day. The great news is you won’t have to wait for public screenings to see Knoxville’s history in action. Over a century’s worth of materials preserved by...
Cotton Eyed Joe sign along I-40 taken down for repairs
KNOXVILLE, Tenn — A popular nightclub's chronically broken road sign in Farragut is finally getting fixed. The 60-foot-high Cotton Eyed Joe sign has become a landmark along I-40. Long-time residents said it's always been kind of broken. On Wednesday, crews worked to take the sign down for much-needed repairs....
Income eligible adults can now apply for home modifications through KCHR
KNOXVILLE, Tenn — The Knox County Home Rehabilitation program said homeowners aged 62 years and older may now be eligible for no-cost, customized home improvements. Improvements include grab bars, accessibility ramps, comfort-height toilets and addressing tripping hazards, according to KCHR. They said the program is...
Locals Flock to This Knoxville, TN Meat‑and‑Three Every Sunday
If Sunday in Knoxville tastes like anything, it is the soulful comfort at Jackie’s Dream. This modest spot turns fried chicken, greens, and cornbread into pure nostalgia on a plate, served with a smile that feels like home. Prices stay friendly, flavors run big, and the line proves locals...
City of Knoxville, KCDC cut ribbon on affordable housing complex
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Community Development Corporation cut the ribbon on a major milestone for its Transforming Western project: The Overlook at Beaumont. The Overlook is the first new housing development to open as part of Transforming Western. It includes 76 one-to-five bedroom units, 31 of which...
Keep ICE’s masked, poorly trained, violent men out of here | Letters
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is looking in Knox County for a place to have a headquarters. This is the ICE that shoots people’s dogs. This is the ICE that pulls people from their cars through windows they broke. This is the ICE that shot Renee Good dead for being a good neighbor. I don’t want my city to...
How Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Landslide’ has ties to Tennessee music history
The small Everly Brothers Park off Kingston Pike in Bearden is known for its unique tribute stones featuring quotes from famous musicians who were positively influenced by the harmonious former West High School students. Among those with nameplates are Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan and Carole King, who paid tribute to...
