‘I like to take control’ | Former ORNL director sent minor instructions for filming...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Andrew Worrall, a former director at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been charged with child sex crimes, according to federal court documents obtained by WVLT. Court documents said he messaged with minors and even gave a 17-year-old girl instructions on how to send him explicit videos.
Leaders announce plans to further redevelop old St. Mary’s hospital site
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knoxville's Community Development Corporation has announced conceptual redevelopment plans for the old St. Mary's hospital site in North Knoxville. Developers want to create senior living, multifamily housing and townhomes in that space, while also preserving the historic building. The hospital...
New clinic coming to Pellissippi State’s campus to serve uninsured students, community
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Pellissippi State Community College and Kim Health Center broken ground on a new community-based health clinic on Pellissippi State’s Magnolia Avenue Campus that will serve uninsured students and East Knoxville residents. Leaders say the clinic is designed to bridge education and health by...
Hess Hall ceiling tiles fall; residents cite communication, safety concerns
Last week, ceiling tiles in a Hess Hall sixth floor girls’ bathroom collapsed, leaving gaping holes that exposed not only loose wires and pipes, but also clusters of black mold spores, according to occupants. It’s not the first time this has happened. Students say this is the second time...
Structure fire on Parkway in Pigeon Forge prompts collectible store’s temporary closure
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Pigeon Forge Fire Department (PFFD) extinguished a fire at Country Mill Crafts and Antiques on the Parkway over the weekend, the department said. The PFFD reported that it responded to the fire at 6:13 p.m. Sunday. One firefighter received minor hand injuries. The business was closed...
Global outage causes widespread disruptions for UT students
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — An Amazon web services outage has caused major disruptions across the country on Monday. The service provides remote computing services to many governments, universities, and companies. Students at many different universities have been having trouble accessing Canvas, an online learning...
Teen accused of crashing into Powell home appears in court
POWELL, Tenn. — An 18-year-old accused of crashing into a Powell home and causing it to partially collapse appeared in court on Monday in Knox County. Jayden Ingersoll was accused of driving more than 100 mph before crashing into the home on Fieldstone Farms Lane on Oct. 13. Records showed two passengers in the...
These Tennessee Sandwich Counters Are Treasured By Locals Like Grandma’s Sunday Recipes
Tennessee has a way of turning a simple sandwich into something unforgettable. I spent days wandering into modest counters tucked beside gas stations and grocery stores, where the griddle’s hiss sets the rhythm of the morning. Every place had its own story, told through slow-cooked pork, crisp pickles, and...
Peaceful ‘No Kings’ Rally Draws Over 1,500 Advocates in Downtown Knoxville Amidst Minor Hit-and-Run...
In the heart of downtown Knoxville, a demonstration reminiscent of the broad national movement advocating for systemic change unfolded quietly yet assertively as more than 1,500 individuals congregated under the "No Kings" initiative banner. According to a social media post by the Knoxville Police Department (KPD),...
Driver charged with DUI, vehicular assault after parking on I-40 in Tennessee
ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. - An Alabama truck driver is facing several charges, including DUI and vehicular assault, after Tennessee state troopers said he parked his
