US Army Corps of Engineers announces plan to remove Peery’s Mill Dam in Blount...
WALLAND, Tenn. — The United States Army Corps of Engineers has announced plans to remove Peery's Mill Dam in Blount County, touting concerns about the ecosystem along the Little River and human safety. USACE will partner with the State of Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the Tennessee...
True Metal Supply Expands Online Visualizer to Help Homeowners Design With Confidence
(TRUE METAL SUPPLY) – Choosing exterior materials for a home can feel overwhelming—but a recent update from Knoxville-based True Metal Supply is making that decision much easier for East Tennessee homeowners. During our latest segment, the team shared details about a major upgrade to their online Visualizer tool,...
Maryville Alcoa Animal Rescue Center Dog of the Week: Bailey
Have you seen the movie “A Christmas Story?” If you have, then you might remember the infamous Bumpus Hounds — the rambunctious rascals who tear through the house and even help themselves to a Christmas turkey. Well, you may be interested to know that at first, that pack of dogs was going to be the Bumpus Baileys,...
The Down-To-Earth Restaurant In Tennessee Where You Can Savor Hearty Meals For Just Less...
Sometimes the best culinary treasures aren’t hiding behind fancy facades or trendy neighborhoods, but right in plain sight, serving up honest food that makes your taste buds stand up and applaud. Pete’s Restaurant & Coffee Shop in Knoxville, Tennessee is exactly that kind of place – an unpretentious gem...
‘It’s pretty devastating’: Two Knoxville homes decimated by fallen trees during storm
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Strong storms moved through East Tennessee Thursday night, keeping the Knoxville Fire Department busy and leaving several families with severe damage just days before the holidays. Cleanup has begun after trees crashed through the roofs of two homes overnight. One of those homes on Towanda...
Knoxville Police Detain Suspect with 14 Outstanding Warrants on Chapman Highway
The Knoxville Police Department's Community Engagement Response Team arrested 20-year-old Jayden Blevins while he was driving on Chapman Highway. Blevins was wanted on 14 outstanding warrants, including burglary, felony theft, theft of a firearm, and a parole or probation violation, as reported by the Knoxville...
‘I had no idea!’: Tennessee server issues warning about those 5-in-one restaurant gift cards
With the holidays approaching, people are searching for the perfect gift for their loved ones. For some, gift cards can be a great present. If you browse the gift card rack carefully, you may find a few that offer multiple options. Although they may appear to be a win-win for everyone, one server issued a public...
Officials: Man facing several charges after 100 mph chase in West Knoxville, crashing into...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A man is facing a string of charges after a chase that topped speeds of 100 mph, according to an arrest record. According to the report, Michael Paul Lee led law enforcement on the chase late Monday night, starting at the Burger King on Schaeffer Road in West Knoxville.
10 surgeons making headlines in 2025
Here are 10 surgeons that made notable strides in clinical innovation and leadership in 2025, as reported by Becker’s:. 1. Alex Vaccaro, MD, PhD, and Paul Celestre, MD, became the first surgeons to use Spine Wave’s new Testa TP pivoting spacer system, a newly released non-expanding, 3D-printed titanium device for...
Exploring the past: Cornett postcard collection topic of upcoming program
Lovers of Blount County history will have a special treat Saturday when Lester Presley, secretary of the Blount County Genealogical and Historical Society, presents a program featuring the historic postcard collection of the late B. Kenneth “Ken” Cornett. Cornett, the official Blount County historian from 2018 until...

















