New leadership set to take embattled Knox County juvenile center into new era
The Knox County Juvenile Service Center Board of Directors met for what is likely the final time Tuesday afternoon, as the Knox County Council will soon vote on potential new leadership for the center.
CareCuts expansion on Clinton Highway allowed to continue after Knoxville City Council denies appeal
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A plan to expand a new homeless resource center on Clinton Highway is now allowed to continue. On Tuesday night, Knoxville City Council failed an appeal that aimed to overturn a decision by the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission allowing the CareCuts nonprofit to expand into a larger...
One dead in crash involving motorcycle, Knox County Sheriff’s Office says
The Knox County Sheriff’s Office said in a Monday morning news release that investigators responded to the 10900 block of Murdock Drive around 9:20 p.m.
Lil Wayne coming to Knoxville’s Food City Center
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Knoxville will mark the last stop on Lil Wayne’s 2026 tour when he comes to Food City Center on Oct. 23. It marks the latest stretch in his 20+ Years of Carter Classics tour. The tour is aimed at honoring Tha Carter albums and “the lasting impact of a catalog that continues to resonate...
Deadly new opioid ‘cychlorphine’ linked to rising overdose deaths in Tennessee, experts warn
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A dangerous new drug is hitting the streets of Tennessee. Knox County officials said N-Propionitrile Chlorphine, or cychlorphine for short, has now been tied to 16 overdose deaths. Kentucky is also reporting the drug has been associated with an increase in fatal overdoses. A Nashville...
After Nearly 45 Years, Human Remains Found in Blount County Identified Through Collaborative Effort
BLOUNT COUNTY – Human remains discovered in 1981 in Blount County have been identified through a partnership between the Blount County Sheriff’s Office, the University of Tennessee Forensic Anthropology Center, and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Unidentified Human Remains Initiative. On April 4, 1981, the...
Karlyn Pickens Returns, Pitches 1-Hit Complete Game
After an 11-day layoff battling an arm strain, the senior ace returned to the circle and picked right back up with her fierce competitiveness.
Fosters needed for Anderson County shelter animals
CLINTON – The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office and several other local and state agencies responded. to a medical call late Thursday that resulted in finding at least 35 dogs in need of care. Anderson County Animal Care & Control was contacted and staff members immediately responded to a.
1914 ‘Suffrage car’ arrives in Knoxville for Women’s History Month
A restored 1914 "suffrage car" arrived in Knoxville Tuesday morning as part of a tour supporting the National Equal Rights Amendment during Women's History Month.
Karlyn Pickens impresses head coach ‘even more’
Tennessee softball’s social media account didn’t need any words 30 minutes before Sunday’s game, just a shadow image of a certain pitcher that everyone knew was Karlyn Pickens. After nearly two weeks, the All-American would return to the circle against Mississippi State. With two outs in the...
