Oak Ridge Seniors Invited to Free Holiday Reception at Civic Center on December 12
The Oak Ridge Senior Center will hold a Holiday Reception for local seniors on Friday, December 12, 2025. The event will run from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Civic Center gymnasium and Conference Center, 1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike. Activities begin with a Holiday Fair at 9:30 a.m. Attendees can meet event sponsors and...
Delays expected on Maynardville Highway as widening project continues
MAYNARDVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Traffic is shifting on Maynardville Highway (State Route 33) in Union County Tuesday morning. The shift will take place from near Raccoon Valley Road to near Butcher Lane, with the impact to traffic expected to begin between 9:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. The Tennessee Department of Transportation...
Skyrocketing Water Bills at One Riverwalk: A Community Dilemma
A resident of One Riverwalk has raised concerns about the unusual increase in their water/sewer bill over the past three months. The individual, who lives in a one-bedroom apartment, has noticed that their bills have significantly risen, with the last four bills amounting to $143, $83, $107, and $183 respectively....
Knoxville’s Southern and Soul Food Scene: Local Favorites and Upcoming Changes
Southern cuisine and soul food have many similarities, but each has distinct characteristics. All soul food is Southern, but not all Southern food is considered soul food. Southern cuisine often includes Lowcountry and coastal influences. It is known for hearty brunches and the 'meat-and-three' style, where diners...
Knoxville Police seek man they say fled after being charged with DUI
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knoxville Police Department is looking for a man who it said fled from a hospital after being charged with driving under the influence and other charges. After midnight on Monday, KPD’s Community Engagement Team said it found Gregory Williamson, 41, passed out in a running car at the...
‘Somebody’s child is in that car’: One woman’s plea to stay safe on the...
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Each day drivers hit the road with a singular focus of getting from point A to point B. Whether rushing to work or dropping off children at school, the thought of road safety for others often takes a backseat. Jama Almond wrote in on the WVLT...
Trailer fire sparks forest fire in Union County
MAYNARDVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A trailer fire sparked a forest fire near McLemore Lane in Maynardville Monday, the Northeast Union Volunteer Fire Department said. The fire completely destroyed a single-wide trailer, the department said. At 11:10 p.m., the Maynardville Fire Department announced the fire was contained....
Knoxville police identify victims in I-640 shooting that killed 2 people
The Knoxville Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened on I-640 West Sunday morning.
Second Harvest to host holiday drive-thru food distribution ahead of Thanksgiving
KNOXVILLE, Tenn — Second Harvest will host a drive-thru food distribution in West Knoxville Wednesday ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The distribution will take place at Redemption Church at 3550 Pleasant Ridge Road on Wednesday starting at 10 a.m. Gates will open at 8 a.m. Second Harvest asks the public not to...
Knoxville cat goes viral for playing ‘Cards Against Humanity’
It all started with a simple game night between people when Noelle the cat decided she wanted to play too.
