Knoxville woman starts community food pantry in her yard
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Tennessee woman has been helping her neighbor’s put food on the table. Katie Esch began running her own makeshift food pantry, right in her front yard. It started with what she named the ‘Sister Sanctuary Food Bank’ located between her and her sister’s homes. What started as just a piece […]
Judge to review withheld execution records in case involving Chattanooga man on death row
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — As the execution date approaches for the only Chattanooga resident on Tennessee's death row, a Knoxville judge now wants to take a closer look at records the Tennessee Department of Correction has refused to release. Harold Wayne Nichols, who's been on death row since 1988 for...
Homecoming’s ‘Tower of Cans’ donates over 43,000 pounds of food to local pantry
After their tin towers come crashing down, students donate tens of thousands of cans they collect for Homecoming’s Tower of Cans competition to FISH Hospitality Pantries each year. David Lovett, food supply director at FISH, estimated that donors dropped off 43,599 pounds of food at UT’s Public Recycling Drop-Off...
Knoxville bagel shop crowned ‘Best Beyond the Boroughs’ at New York BagelFest
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Knoxville bagel shop earned national recognition and multiple awards at The New York Bagelfest less than a year after opening its doors. Potchke Bagel was voted the “Best Beyond the Boroughs” at the New York City event billed as the world’s biggest bagel celebration. In addition to...
Pieces of Neyland Stadium find new life as collectables
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - David Howard, owner of the Handmade Table, got his start making furniture almost 20 years ago. Now, he uses old pieces of Neyland Stadium to create Vol collectibles. While Neyland Stadium was being renovated in 2024, excavators went deep into the ground as UT built significant...
Exclusive: Knox County Loses Nearly $760K to Online Spoofers Through PBA Deception
In a shocking turn of events, the Public Building Authority (PBA) of Knox County fell victim to an online spoofing scam, resulting in a loss of nearly $760,000. The fraudsters impersonated a vendor and tricked two PBA employees into changing a bank routing number, thereby successfully stealing the substantial amount....
Regal Knoxville Turkey Trot helping people get an active start to Thanksgiving
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Regal Knoxville Turkey Trot is set to take place in downtown Knoxville, starting and finishing at the Mill and Mine, with events kicking off at 8:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving. Participants can expect a fun-filled day with activities for all ages, including a kids’ run...
Nine Knoxville nonprofits receive $200,000 to support food distribution efforts
Nine Knoxville nonprofits are receiving a total of $200,000 in emergency funding for food distribution and assistance services.
Knox County drug bust near school finds 3 pounds of fentanyl, $30K and weapons,...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knox County Sheriff’s Office found more than three pounds of fentanyl, a stolen gun and more than $30,000 in cash during a drug bust near Knoxville Christian School, according to a report obtained by WVLT News. The bust happened Wednesday around 11:30 p.m. at...
Woman dead after I-40 crash at the Hall of Fame entrance ramp
A woman is dead after a crash on the entrance ramp to I-40 East from Hall of Fame Drive early Friday morning.
