New synthetic opioid linked to 16 overdose deaths in East Tennessee
A new synthetic opioid has been linked to at least 16 overdose deaths in East Tennessee over the past five months, according to preliminary toxicology tests. Read more trending news According to the Knox County Regional Forensic Center , the drug N-propionitrile chlorphine -- also known as cychlorphine -- was...
‘Shaken from the inside out’: Deadly Seymour house fire leaves neighbors stunned
SEYMOUR, Tenn. (WATE) — One person died Tuesday in a house fire early Tuesday morning in the 400 block of Bays Mountain Road near Seymour. Crews with the Seymour Fire Department fought for hours to put out a house fire that turned deadly. “They were trying to fight the...
Alcoa’s Long-Teased Costco Clears Key Hurdle After Board Green Light
Alcoa’s long-running push to bring a Costco to Springbrook Farm just moved a lot closer to reality. Local officials this week cleared a key legal hurdle, signing onto a multi‑party deal that unlocks land purchases, contaminated‑soil cleanup, and public infrastructure for a warehouse club on roughly 20 acres. City...
Knox County Sheriff awards Deputy Kirchner after heroic actions to save Deputy Swanger
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — Knox County Sheriff Tom Spangler has awarded Deputy Matthew Kirchner the 2025 Deputy of the Year and the Medal of Valor for bravery and heroism in the line of duty while serving as a patrolman on June 21, 2025 — the night Deputy Dalton Swanger was injured in the line of duty during an episode...
10 Humble Restaurants In Tennessee That Locals Swear Have The Best Steaks In The...
When you wish to have a great steak, you don’t need to make a reservation and wait weeks to get into that fancy steakhouse. Across Tennessee, there are certain humble restaurants that are serving steaks that could easily compete with the best-known spots in the state. These places may...
Future of Claxton Elementary building draws Anderson County interest, task force proposal
ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - Classes are still in session at Claxton Elementary, but the current building is expected to close within roughly a year. A new school is under construction across the highway, though it is not yet open, and community members and county leaders are now raising questions about what...
‘Really bad blaze’ | Deadly Knox County house fire prompts reaction from neighbors
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A person died in a house fire on the 400 block of Bays Mountain Road on Tuesday morning, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Neighbors have since reacted with their initial thoughts after seeing the house’s blaze. The fire was reported at approximately...
Knoxville forecast includes chance of severe storms, hail, tornadoes
A bout of severe weather is expected to hit Knoxville and East Tennessee on March 11. Storms will usher a cold front into the region, bringing scattered showers on March 10 and 11. Additionally, there is a possibility of severe weather on the evening of March 11, according to the National Weather Service. Heavy rain...
Knoxville man tried to sell stolen handgun at gun show, police say
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Knoxville man is facing charges after trying to sell a stolen handgun at the Clinton Highway expo center, according to a police report obtained by WVLT News. The case centers on Keithy Cobb. According to the report, two Knoxville Police Department detectives saw him trying...
7 Brew Opens Drive‑Thru At Turkey Creek In Knoxville
West Knoxville just picked up a fresh caffeine pit stop, as 7 Brew opened its first Knoxville drive‑thru stand on March 2 at Pinnacle at Turkey Creek. The quick‑service coffee and soda chain is now pouring dessert‑style coffees, matcha, smoothies, and fizzy sodas for shoppers and commuters at 11495 Parkside Drive,...
