He’s a Vol Network Standout
Tim Berry tells me he has been reading Radio World for more than 40 years. Which makes me all the happier to report that Tim has been honored by the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters with its Lifetime Achievement Award. The award recognizes individuals who have spent their careers demonstrating a...
New sculptures popping up across Blount County
MARYVILLE, Tenn. — At a total of 1,600 pounds, 8-feet-tall and 5-feet-wide, the new sculpture at the trailhead of the Maryville-Alcoa Greenway in Alcoa is hard to miss. The structure, called 'Cathedral,' is orange when the sun hits it, and has been brought to town by an arts program that spans across East Tennessee.
Multiple Tennessee cities ranked among the most dangerous for drivers
Two Tennessee cities rank first and second in a study seeking to determine the most dangerous places to drive in the nation.
10 Tennessee restaurants suddenly shut down as economy teeters
In 2025, Tennessee is losing more than just restaurants – it’s losing pieces of its everyday life. From beloved bakery cafés to tropical escapes to familiar wings joints, closures across…
Ijams Nature Center hosting housewarming for new bat house
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A new house at Ijams Nature Center is hoping to draw in more than 100,000 guests every night, and they are holding a housewarming party to celebrate its completion. On Oct. 22 from 6 to 9 p.m., Ijams is holding a program to showcase its new bat house, which was designed […]
‘Shop Sustainable’: Sustainable Fashion Club encourages students ‘make a better impact’
Students at the University of Tennessee browsed, purchased and sold vintage clothes and accessories on Thursday, Oct. 9, outside of the Student Union. Hosted by the Sustainable Fashion Club at UT, the market was a success for both customers and vendors. A total of 12 vendors set up their booths...
Knoxville Community Unites for Church Beautification Effort Led by Local Police and Congregation Members
In Knoxville, members of the Knoxville Police Department – TN Management Services partnered with volunteers from Village Church for a community workday focused on maintenance and improvements. Participants repainted the church’s front handrails and completed other repair tasks, according to the Village Church's...
One seriously injured after rollover crash in Knox County, Rural Metro reported
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — One person suffered what appeared to be serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash Friday afternoon on Thorngrove Pike, Rural Metro Fire said. Around 1 p.m., Rural Metro responded to a crash on Thorngrove Pike near Sinking Springs Road. The crews found that one person had been ejected...
Norfolk Southern’s ‘Safety Train’ makes a stop in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Norfolk Southern’s Safety Train rolled into Knoxville on Tuesday for three days of hands-on training for local first responder agencies. Each year, the safety train travels across 22 states to give training to more than 5,000 first responders, and Knoxville was the 15th stop on their 2025...
Professional Bull Rider’s Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour returning to Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Professional Bull Riders’ Pendleton Whiskey Velocity Tour is set to make its eighth trip to Knoxville next spring. More than 750 tons of dirt will be brought into Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center to make way for PBR’s return to Knoxville on April 18 at 7 p.m.

















