One of Knoxville’s best restaurants for over 35 years, this cafe with two locations...
In the heart of Knoxville, a restaurant that began as a dream three decades ago has grown into a cornerstone of the city’s dining scene. The Tomato Head, with locations on Market Square and in West Knoxville, is the creation of Mahasti Vafaie, who first opened the doors in August 1990. What started as a single café...
Help name Knoxville Police Department’s new mounted patrol unit horses
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knoxville Police Department is growing its mounted patrol unit with three new horses. To welcome the horses to the city, KPD and the Downtown Knoxville Alliance are asking for the public’s help in naming the new additions. The horses arrived in July and are currently in training. KPD...
Several employers coming together for job fair in Oak Ridge
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce is hosting a job fair this Friday, featuring employers across the scientific, professional, technical and IT industries. Fourteen companies are taking part, looking for new hires:. Aisin. Boston Government Services. Centrus. City of Knoxville. Consolidated...
Cyclist dead after collision with semitruck in Alcoa
ALCOA, Tenn. (WATE) — A cyclist is dead after a collision with a semitruck Tuesday morning, the Alcoa Police Department said. A cyclist and an 18-wheeler semitruck were traveling on East Hunt Road. They collided at North Wright Road. First responders, including APD, responded to the call at 7:54 a.m. on Tuesday. The...
Taste of fall closing out August
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A refreshing start to the week with lots of sunshine ahead!. MONDAY: Very comfortable weather is settling in this week, following the weekend cold front. Lots of sunshine with highs topping out near 80. Picture perfect!. TUESDAY: The pleasant weather continues into Tuesday with another cool...
Southwest Airlines adds another flight destination from McGhee Tyson
Travelers in East Tennessee will soon have another flight location to choose from for part of the year beginning in spring 2026.
MTSU Among Five Tennessee In State Colleges Ranked Among The Best By Princeton Review
Middle Tennessee State University is among 391 colleges and universities recognized among the nation’s best by The Princeton Review, one of the nation’s leading education services companies. The 2026 ranking is based on data from the company’s surveys of 170,000 students at the 391 schools. Students attending the...
An Investigation is Underway after a SUV Drives Through Panera Bread Restaurant
An investigation is underway after a drove into a Panera Bread restaurant. Alcoa Police to Panera off Louisville Road Saturday and found a Subaru Outback that had gone through the front doors of the building. APD says there were no injuries to either of the people in the car or...
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Helps Ease Back-to-School Anxiety with Fun Activity!
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — East Tennessee Children’s Hospital serves East Tennessee with the mission to provide the very best care in the region. Children’s Hospital is certified by the state of Tennessee as a Comprehensive Regional Pediatric Center and has a vision to take care of our future, one child at a time.
Leaders address public concerns about Chilhowee Park proposal at town hall meeting
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Members of the Knoxville community gathered for a town hall meeting on Monday night concerning the future of Chilhowee Park. A vote to potentially sell part of the park to the Emerald Youth Foundation was delayed last week amid the divided public opinion. Sixth District Councilmember Gwen...
