Knoxville TN

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - East Tennessee Children’s Hospital is gearing up for the 41st anniversary of their biggest fundraiser of the year, Fantasy of Trees. Guests are invited to travel through a forest of more than 350 beautifully designed trees, holiday accessories, mantels, door designs, table centerpieces and...

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...

Zoo Knoxville is celebrating the birth of a new Western lowland gorilla. This is the fourth gorilla born at Zoo Knoxville in the zoo's history, and the first gorilla birth since 2016.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn — If you've been stuck in traffic on I-40 in West Knoxville (and who hasn't), chances are you've seen the sign for Cotton Eyed Joe nightclub. The 60-foot high sign is a staple. Long-time Knoxville residents say it's always been kind of broken. Chuck Ward bought Cotton...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee will be hosting a holiday food distribution in Knoxville on Wednesday. “Second Harvest staff and volunteers will be distributing items for a traditional holiday meal along with other shelf-stable goods, fresh produce, and frozen turkeys,” the food...

Joshua Branson will be joined by friends and family for the relay. Participants will run from Shelbyville to Knoxville starting on Friday.

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...

Many East Tennesseans are already bracing for the loss of Affordable Care Act tax credits that saved families thousands of dollars and TennCare cuts will make the issue worse.

As Thanksgiving approaches, many individuals and families may find themselves in need of a warm meal and a welcoming environment. This could be due to a variety of reasons such as financial constraints, homelessness, or simply not having anyone to share the holiday with. In light of this, a list of resources and...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A woman in South Knoxville 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...