Knoxville TN

The Southeast Gassers Association (SEGA) brought its unique brand of wheels-up, four-speed nostalgia drag racing to Jackson Dragway in Tennessee, and the fifth championship stop of 2025 delivered exactly what fans have come to expect – tight racing, dramatic finishes, and plenty of storylines that will be talked...

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...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Right now, every county in East Tennessee has a shortage of mental health and behavioral health providers. A program from the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS) is trying to build the workforce. “We needed to do an even better job of...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A Knox County grand jury indicted a man this month for allegedly killing a pedestrian while under the influence. Aldo Weddington was indicted on charges of vehicular homicide, DUI, speeding and driving without a license in connection with the Sept. 19, 2024, crash on Murphy Road at Shannon Valley...

Alcoa, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway following a fatal crash between a bicyclist and a tractor-trailer. Alcoa Police say Tuesday morning’s crash happened just before 8:00 a.m. on East Hunt Road near the intersection of North Wright Road. When officers arrived, they found that the semi truck and...

A man has been accused of destroying the gate at Augusta Quarry just a month-and-a-half after it reopened with $11 million in improvements, court records showed.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — If you participated in Monday's Child with anchor emeritus Bill Williams, we want to talk to you!. Over the years, Williams helped hundreds of children find permanent homes through Monday's Child. The segment ran for 30 years, featuring children in the foster care system hoping to get adopted. 10...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - When visiting Zoo Knoxville, you may come across Joe the Sloth right above your head. Joe is considered a free-range animal. “So this is Joe. He is our six-year-old Linnaeus two-toed sloth. He actually just celebrated his birthday,” said Bird Keeper Rebecca Zeigler. “He spends about 95% of...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — East Tennessee’s first Whataburger location officially opened its doors on Monday in Knoxville near the University of Tennessee campus. The restaurant is located at 1830 Cumberland Avenue on the ground level of the TENN student apartments, just blocks away from the UT System’s flagship...

CLINTON, Tennessee — The parents of a child who was injured at Kiddie Korner of Clinton Nursery and Preschool are now suing the daycare for damages in Anderson County Circuit Court. According to the lawsuit, Cody and Tara Kinser are suing Kiddie Korner after they said their 3-year-old daughter...