Wellpoint Tennessee gives out 500 turkeys, wellness resources at Faith Promise Church
Cars lined up outside Faith Promise Church on Saturday as Wellpoint Tennessee gave away 500 turkeys as part of a holiday push to support local families and connect them with wellness resources.
Knoxville Father Convicted of Aggravated Child Neglect After Toddler’s Fentanyl Overdose
A Knoxville man was convicted of Aggravated Child Neglect, following a harrowing incident in which his one-year-old child overdosed on a fentanyl-laced pill. Christopher Douglas Ward, 23, delayed seeking medical attention for the child after the near-fatal drug ingestion took place in his home on February 29, 2024....
Pilot, Stewart’s Shops, Weigel’s, Royal Farms, QuickChek, Yesway and Allsup’s offer holiday deals
Convenience store are getting into the holiday spirit with food, beverage and merchandise promotions. Pilot Co., Knoxville, Tennessee, has a limited-time Hostess Bundle. Customers can grab any size hot coffee and two single-serve Hostess snacks for $5 now through Jan. 6. In addition, Pilot is rolling out its seasonal...
Texas Native Noemy Sanchez Checks Out Whataburger’s Newest Knoxville Location
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As a proud Texas native, Noemy Sanchez knows a real Whataburger experience when she sees one, and Knoxville’s newest location in Turkey Creek is officially passing the test. The city’s second Whataburger is now open, and Noemy headed out to see whether the East Tennessee spot lives up to the...
Tennessee Zoo Celebrates Birth of Baby Gorilla, First of Its Kind to Be Born...
The infant was born to a 27-year-old mom named Kumi
AMR leads community effort helping hundreds of people experiencing homelessness in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — American Medical Response started leading its effort to provide essential medical services in a section of Broadway known as the "Mission District" more than a year ago. Wesley Brookshear serves as the field training supervisor of East Tennessee and is a critical care paramedic. He said...
Multiple crashes causing Pellissippi Parkway backups: TDOT
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Multiple crashes on Pellissippi Parkway have created backups in the westbound lanes of traffic. According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s traffic map, one crash is at mile marker 7.2 near Tooles Bend Road, and the other is a bit east at mile marker 8.2.
Knoxville group helps mothers battle addiction
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Knoxville organization is helping mothers and expectant mothers battle addiction through comprehensive housing and support programs. Susannah’s House provides residential treatment for women struggling with substance abuse while caring for their children or preparing for motherhood. Emily...
Holiday events for you to check out in East Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - With the holidays just around the corner, several groups are putting on festive events to keep you and the family entertained and in the holiday spirit. Below is a list of some of the most popular Knoxville-area events. A Christmas Carol is returning to the University...
Next-gen Pegasus to be Housed at McGhee Tyson
NOVEMBER 21, 2025 – The U.S. Air Force announced McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base near Knoxville, Tennessee, as the preferred location to host the KC-46A Pegasus Main Operating Base 7 as part of the Department of the Air Force’s overarching aircraft recapitalization efforts. In September 2024, the...
