5 Best Local Favorite Restaurants in Knoxville, Tennessee to Try
Knoxville, Tennessee, is a city where Appalachian tradition, Southern hospitality, and a creative culinary spirit come together to create one of the most exciting food scenes in the Southeast. From chef-driven kitchens and farm-to-table bistros to classic steakhouses, French cafés, and vegetarian havens, Knoxville’s...
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee to make ‘economic development announcement’ in Oak Ridge
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is expected to make an appearance at Oak Ridge’s Enhanced Technology and Training Center Monday. He’s set to make an “economic development announcement” alongside Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter. The...
New Knoxville bar features floral cocktails, feminine atmosphere
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A couple of newly weds recently opened Knoxville's newest bar that's going viral for its plant inspired drinks and its cozy atmosphere. Jade and Dylan Pacifico opened Mother Bar and Gift Shop on Emory Place fully on Oct. 4. The gift shop space opened in March. They say the idea was created at their...
Knox County deputy injured in June needs lifesaving surgery, looking for hospital
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — Knox County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Dalton Swanger is searching for a hospital to perform lifesaving surgery in his continuing recovery from the head injury he received in June, said his girlfriend, Stephania Pumphrey, Saturday night. Swanger’s trachea is narrowing, a condition that “can...
Zoo Knoxville chimpanzee recovering after possible first-of-its-kind spinal surgery
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — After undergoing a first-of-its-kind surgery, a Zoo Knoxville chimpanzee is recovering well. Mwelu, a 34-year-old chimpanzee, underwent spinal surgery in September after a tumor was discovered pressing on his spinal cord. Since the mass was removed, the chimp has shown improved mobility and...
Dog dies in North Knox County house fire, Rural Metro says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A dog died in a house fire Saturday afternoon in North Knox County. According to Jeff Bagwell with Rural Metro Fire, crews responded to to the fire in the 6300 block of Christian Springs Drive at around 3:30 p.m. On the scene, Bagwell said crews found...
Court records: Shots fired after argument outside bar in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A man faces charges after shots were fired after an argument in a bar parking lot, court records said. A woman told law enforcement she was leaving BucketHead Tavern on Ray Mears Boulevard Sunday morning with her boyfriend when she saw several people in a truck staring at her boyfriend’s...
‘It takes all of us’ Knoxville Pride celebration continues despite cancelation
KNOXVILLE Tenn. (WATE) — A local celebration is back, just in a different way. After the cancellation of this year’s Knox Pride Fest and parade, the Knoxville community wasn’t ready to give up. This comes after Knox Pride announced on October 1st that the annual festival and parade were canceled due to safety...
Advocates host first ‘Secret City Pride’ in Oak Ridge
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — Members of faith and advocacy groups held the first Secret City Pride Festival in Oak Ridge on Sunday. Several dozen people gathered at the Unitarian Universalist Church for the event. They talked to representatives from organizations such as the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network, the county...
Iowa TE Luke Brewer breaks down Tennessee official visit
Des Moines, Iowa tight end Luke Brewer was in Knoxville this weekend for his official visit after reclassifying to the recruiting class of 2026. He goes in depth about his time on Rocky Top with Volquest. “It was awesome,” Brewer said. “If I could take away one thing besides the tight end production last night, Kits...
