Gunfire Erupts Outside Bearden Hill Bar as Knoxville Cops Track ‘Strong Leads’
Gunshots outside the Bearden Hill Fieldhouse on Kingston Pike Friday night jolted a busy stretch of Bearden, but Knoxville police say no one was hurt. Officers arrived to find evidence of a shooting in front of the sports bar and quickly opened an investigation that spilled into nearby businesses. Police...
Tennessee’s 6 ‘little winters’ — Don’t put away your winter clothes any time soon
Did the weekend highs in the low 70s have you dreaming of spring ? You're not alone. Tennessee has been on a temperature rollercoaster throughout January and February. The Volunteer State has had ice storms, snow, gusty winds and single-digit wind chills so far, in contrast to the recent weekend heat wave. In...
11 Tennessee Diners With $8.99 Breakfasts That Beat Any Chain Restaurant
There is something comforting about a Tennessee diner where breakfast is served hot, fast, and without unnecessary extras. The focus stays on generous portions, familiar flavors, and prices that still feel reasonable in a time when dining out can add up quickly. These are the kinds of places where regulars...
Two Arrested After Flagler Road Domestic Call In Knoxville
A Monday evening domestic disturbance on Flagler Road ended with two people in handcuffs and a house full of contraband, according to Knoxville police. Officers say they were called to the home around 5 p.m. for a reported domestic dispute. When they arrived, they detained 36-year-old Jonathan Winters and 33-year-old...
Johnny Knoxville’s silly and sincere messages for the folks back home
Johnny Knoxville is pulled in all sorts of directions − sometimes, quite physically. But amid his busy schedule, the Knoxville native told Knox News, "Helping out a school in South Knoxville is top of the list." Knox News caught up with Johnny on a video call to discuss his latest stunt: A "Knoxville Strong" T-shirt...
Man arrested, charged with public indecency after incident at Ijams Nature Center
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Officials with the Knoxville Police Department say a man has now been arrested and charged with public indecency, simple assault, disorderly conduct, false imprisonment and two counts of stalking from two separate incidents that happened at Ijams Nature Center. Previous Coverage: Have you...
Knox County Detective Breaks Cryptocurrency Scam Ring
What started as a flurry of too-good-to-be-true crypto offers ended in a quiet Food City parking lot in Halls, where Knox County detectives say a months-long investigation led to the takedown of a sprawling cryptocurrency investment scam that hit local residents and businesses for roughly $1.6 million. Detectives say...
UT’s Tombras School introduces a new professional learning tool into the classroom
UT advertising and public relations students are the first to get experience using the third largest news distribution service in the world, Access Newswire, in the classroom. The service allows for public relations professionals to share material with the media. Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations...
Camille Spink Blasts 46.01 100 Fr, Becomes 3rd Ever To Sweep 50/100/200 Free At...
Dates: Monday, February 16–Saturday, February 21. Location: Allan Jones Intercollegiate Aquatic Center, Knoxville, TN. Defending Champions: Texas (1x) Teams: Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Missouri, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt (women only), Arkansas (women only) Live...
Mardi Growl and other special events get beer permits
More and more non-profit groups are requesting beer permits to help support their special events. The recent meeting of the Knoxville City Beer Board saw four groups requesting permits. All of them appeared with completed forms and were approved. “The file is complete,” is welcome news to the beer board,...
