Farragut’s Historic Campbell Station Inn Reopens as Welcome Center and Event Venue
The historic Campbell Station Inn at 11409 Kingston Pike in Farragut is ready to begin its new chapter as a welcome center and event venue, with officials preparing to mark its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4:30 p.m. on January 8. According to the Town of Farragut's announcement, the event will offer...
KFD Seeks Public’s Help with Arson Investigation
KNOXVILLE — At approximately 5:00 p.m. this evening, the Knoxville Fire Department (KFD) responded to a report of a possible fire in the parking garage of the Standard Apartment Complex located at 705 South 17th Street. Upon arrival, KFD crews quickly discovered furniture ablaze in the lower portion of the basement...
Whataburger set to open third Knox County location in Powell
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Whataburger is set to open its third location in Knox County on Monday. The new restaurant, located at 500 E. Emory Road in Powell, will pay respect to the chain’s storied history while looking to the future with a forward-thinking design. It will open its doors Monday morning.
75-year-old man dead after crash in Union County
UNION COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A 75-year-old man died after an SUV left the road in Union County Friday evening, according to the Tennessee Highway Patrol’s preliminary report. Steven P Heidenreich was driving north on Ailor Gap Road at 6:29 p.m. While turning left at a curve, his SUV failed to maintain his lane,...
Sevier County Sheriff’s Office looking for two missing teenagers
SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) is asking for help to find two missing teenagers. Ephraim and Quariyat Miller were last seen wearing dark-colored clothing on Wears Valley Rd. in Sevierville on Saturday, according to SCSO. The sheriff’s office said they are possibly enroute...
Five-star Vols QB signee Faizon Brandon delivers toys to Knoxville hospital
Faizon Brandon is still weeks away from arriving at to begin his college career. But the five-star quarterback, who signed with the Vols earlier this month, is already doing his part to give back to the East Tennessee community. Brandon, 247Sports' No. 2 overall prospect in the 2026 class, traveled...
‘Making kids smile’ | Maryville Dream Foundation gives bicycles to children in need
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - An East Tennessee family is supporting kids in need just in time for Christmas. The Dream Rides Foundation held a bicycle give away for children and families on Saturday. Dream Rides of Tennessee is a motorcycle dealership in Maryville. The owners, John and Jannie Jessup, said...
Tennessee America 250 poster presented to Heritage and William Blount high schools
In just a few days, the nation will welcome a new year. In 2026, the United States will commemorate the 250th anniversary of its founding. As part of that observance, the Blount County Historical Museum has spent several years identifying Revolutionary War patriots who settled in Blount County. Over the past year,...
Stumpy’s Holiday Spectacular spreads joy to the Knoxville community
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - It’s a light show that’s been around for six years, but now it’s in a new spot. The Stumpy’s Holiday Spectacular is off of Pellissippi Parkway at Faith Promise Church. A ticket in not only offers a fun Christmas experience, but also benefits Second Harvest Food Bank.
Agreement signed to remove Peery’s Mill Dam from Little River in Walland
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District recently signed a project partnership agreement with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency to remove the Peery’s Mill Dam from the Little River in Walland. “TDEC is proud to support the U.S. Army Corps of...

















