Oak Ridge grad, along with NASA artist, created a map of the Milky Way
Benita Albert brings us part two of the two-part series on the career of Bob Benjamin. His career interest in astronomy began soon after graduating from Oak Ridge High School. You will find it interesting to learn that Bob was instrumental in creating a map of the Milky Way! Get ready to be amazed… *** When Bob...
New Year’s Eve at The Island | December 31
Searching for your New Year’s Eve plans? Check out The Island in Pigeon Forge on Wednesday, December 31st, for the LARGEST New Year’s Eve celebration in the Smokies! Not only will there be a dazzling midnight fireworks display, but you’ll also get to watch a FREE performance by East Tennessee’s own Emily Ann Roberts!
Yes, You Can Go To Church At Dollywood—And Here’s Why You Should
Dollywood offers something no other major theme park does: a regular Sunday church service presided over by an on-staff chaplain. It is open to anyone with a park ticket, offers first-come seating, and feels like stumbling into a tiny mountain church—except you're surrounded by the smell of signature cinnamon bread...
Automatic license plate readers cause concerns for privacy in the Tennessee Valley
Automatic license plate readers cause concerns for privacy in the Tennessee Valley.
Big Ridge State Park trench collapse survivor says his coworkers are the reason he...
MAYNARDVILLE, Tenn. — On Dec. 11, 26-year-old Jacob Finch was working in a trench at Big Ridge State Park when it collapsed, burying him and one of his coworkers underground. Finch was left in critical condition, and his coworker, unfortunately, passed away. Now that Finch is recovering, he says...
KFD: 3 juveniles identified, set to be charged after fire intentionally set at The...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Three juveniles have been identified as suspects in an arson investigation after crews responded to a fire Dec. 19 in the parking garage of The Standard at Knoxville student housing complex, located on South 17th Street, according to the Knoxville Fire Department. Upon arrival, crews discovered...
East Tennessee mother says pardon removed barriers that followed her family for years
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — For years, an East Tennessee mother says the consequences of a felony conviction followed her long after her sentence was served, affecting work, housing and even everyday moments with her children. Jessica Stanley Birch said those barriers remained even after years of recovery. She applied...
Investigators identify 3 suspects in ‘intentionally set’ Knoxville fire
KFD Assistant Chief Mark Wilbanks said Monday the three suspects are accused of setting a fire at the Standard apartment complex on 17th Street.
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken coming to Knoxville in 2026
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Hattie B’s Hot Chicken is turning up the heat in Knoxville with plans to open a restaurant near the University of Tennessee campus next year. The new location will occupy the ground floor of the Hub Knoxville development on The Strip at 2001 Cumberland Avenue. A company spokesperson said...
Onlooker captures shocking video of wild bear in unexpected location: ‘This makes me sad...
"A direct result of what we have done." Onlooker captures shocking video of wild bear in unexpected location: 'This makes me sad and angry' first appeared on The Cool Down .
