Knoxville TN

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Over the weekend, the University of Tennessee Medical Center celebrated the 5,000th baby born this year. Executive Director of the Center for Women and Infants, Becki Morrison, said it's a record-breaking number and a monumental event. "It is an incredible amount of work. It takes an...

Gearing up for its 38th year, Gatlinburg's New Year's Eve celebration promises to cater to both residents and visitors looking for a festive way to ring in 2026. According to a recent announcement by the city, the free event is set to start at 9:30 p.m. with a live concert and will feature a drone show at 11:50 p.m.,...

OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Oak Ridge announced the grand opening of the Edwena L. Crowe Grand Ballroom in December. The ballroom will act as the centerpiece of the newly constructed Oak Ridge Conference Center on Oak Ridge Turnpike. The Edwena L. Crowe Grand Ballroom is named in honor of...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The University of Tennessee is expanding use of its iconic venues beyond traditional sports as college athletics departments nationwide seek new revenue sources to keep pace with rising costs. The university plans to host concerts and other events at Neyland Stadium, the Food City Center...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — NORAD is celebrating its 70th anniversary by continuing its beloved tradition of tracking Santa Claus, a mission that began with a misdialed phone call in 1955. Every year, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) provides a tracker for children to watch where Santa is...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tinsel the Cow is an inflatable Christmas decoration that has become a beacon of joy in Whittington Creek. Jenn and Mark Hultz decided to start the game on a whim as a way to make their kids smile. In less than two days, it morphed into a neighborhood wide “capture the flag” event.

Carnivores of Tennessee, prepare yourselves for a revelation that might just change your beef-eating life forever. Austin’s Steak & Homestyle Buffet in Knoxville isn’t merely a restaurant – it’s a pilgrimage site for those who worship at the altar of perfectly cooked meat and Southern comfort food.

CLINTON, Tennessee — For many families, the holidays are about spending time together to celebrate. But for kids spending Christmas at the Isaiah 117 House, they may be celebrating a little differently this year. "We care for children that have just come into state's custody, that (are) waiting for...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A former church musician wants to drop a lawsuit he filed in 2022 against the Catholic Diocese of Knoxville and former Bishop Richard Stika that alleged sexual abuse and a failure to act. The man's attorneys from Maryland and Nashville filed a notice of voluntary dismissal...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — "Love doesn’t run out." That is the message one Knoxville couple shared with their community during the holidays after celebrating a major milestone — their engagement. And not just once, but twice. Brandon and Kailea, who grew up together, recently went viral after Brandon...