Knoxville teens educate and empower at ‘Reclaim Your Crown’ event
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Teens filled the Phyllis Wheatley YWCA on Friday for the “Reclaim Your Crown” community giveback hosted by the Knoxville Royal Teens of Jack and Jill of America. The youth-led event brought together volunteers, barbers, and community partners to provide free haircuts, skincare and hair care...
Zoo Knoxville’s Smoky Night Lights closed until further notice due to storm damage
Zoo Knoxville's recently opened Smoky Night Lights show is now closed until further notice after strong storms moving through the region Thursday evening caused significant damage to Timber Loop, the event’s boardwalk, and lighting infrastructure.
Authorities searching for 2 missing teenagers from Sevierville
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. — The Sevier County Sheriff's Office is searching for two missing teenagers who were last seen near Wears Valley Road in Sevier County on Saturday, Dec. 20. Thirteen-year-old Quariyat Miller is described as being Black, 5'3" tall and weighing around 100 pounds. She has black hair and...
Powers announces opening of higher education institution in Union County
MAYNARDVILLE, TN (SPECIAL TO WLAF)– State Representative Dennis Powers, R-Jacksboro, announced the opening of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Knoxville and Walters State Community College’s Union County campus. Located next to Union County High School, the 14,790-square-foot campus houses a welding...
Wears Valley Ranch: Christ Centered Support for Children in Need
Wears Valley Ranch: Christ Centered Support for Children in Need.
East Tennessee fire departments show off dangers of a dry Christmas tree
Knox County Fire Bureau and Karns Fire Department hosted a Christmas tree safety demonstration to show how fast a fire can start.
Knoxville small businesses continue to see holiday shoppers just under a week before Christmas
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Two Knoxville businesses WVLT spoke with said customers are still coming through their doors for holiday shopping. In Fountain City, the Fable Hollow bookstore and coffee shop is expecting even more people to show up before the big holiday. “It’s been slowly getting busier and busier...
See which Tennessee city made HGTV’s ‘Best Christmas Towns’ list
Looking for a little holiday magic in Tennessee? Then it's time to make the trek to the Smokies in East Tennessee to enjoy the charm of Gatlinburg, according to HGTV. The television network released a list of the "50 Best Christmas Towns" in the United States, featuring one from each state. HGTV praised Gatlinburg,...
Tennessee committee proposes fines for juvenile detention center violations
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Advisory Commission of Intergovernmental Relations has proposed fines as a potential solution for mismanaging government-run juvenile detention centers. TACIR spoke Thursday about their limited oversight power over government-operated juvenile facilities. Currently, the...
One dead after shooting on E. Magnolia Avenue, Knoxville police say
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department said Homicide Unit detectives are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Friday night on E. Magnolia Avenue near Olive Street. Just before 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 19, KPD said officers went to the 2300 block of E. Magnolia Ave. There, officers found...
