TDOT: Wildfire causing major traffic delay on I-75 in Anderson County
ANDERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - A wildfire impacted traffic on I-75 in Anderson County on Monday, according to the Tennessee Department of Transportation. TDOT said the fire broke out at around 3:30 p.m. near mile marker 118 on I-75 North, which is near Racoon Valley Road. While the size of...
At least 2 people injured after neighbor dispute leads to reported shooting in Sevier...
KODAK, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office said it, along with several other agencies, responded to a shots fired call Monday evening. According to Sheriff Michael Hodges, it happened in the 1300 block of First Lane in Kodak following a neighbor dispute, during which shots were reportedly fired.
This famous architect’s building was discovered in Knoxville, hiding in plain sight
Knoxville's industrial roots are a core part of its identity and visual landscape. Just outside the historic downtown, neighborhoods are defined by train tracks, warehouses and factories. One of them turned out to be a masterpiece hiding in plain sight. It was at a routine project meeting that a group discovered a...
Exit ramp on Alcoa Highway to shift, alter access to John Sevier Highway, TDOT...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation said an exit ramp on Alcoa Highway will be shifting Sunday night and have an impact on traffic. TDOT said beginning at 8 p.m., the exit ramp from northbound Alcoa Highway to John Sevier Highway will be shifted to its permanent alignment. The new...
Josh Heupel Provides Statement Following Boo Carter Absence
The latest on Boo Carter following Tennessee's win over New Mexico State.
Cranksgiving ride in Knoxville: Bike, shop, and support the food bank
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – Two Bikes and Schulz Brau Brewing are hosting Knoxville’s 7th Annual Cranksgiving ride. Part scavenger hunt, part food drive, Cranksgiving is a team bike ride that sends folks around Knoxville to various grocery stores to collect food items, all to benefit our local food bank, Second Harvest...
Beyond the Orange: Casey Clausen
Tennessee legend Casey Clausen joined Beyond the Orange sponsored by Knoxville Smiles to look back at his career and how coming back to Knoxville as a dad is still an awesome experience. “It’s awesome,” Clausen said. “The best part about it is to see so many familiar faces when I was playing that are still involved...
Whataburger opens second restaurant in West Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knoxville's second Whataburger restaurant is opening Monday, the company announced in a press release. The burger joint, located at 310 Wild Geese Road, is the second of three locations opening in the Knoxville area. Another location on Cumberland Avenue opened in August. The restaurant will...
National personal care company to close Knoxville location, laying off 132
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As a consumer products company reports an overall sales drop, its Knoxville location is closing, leading to more than 100 people being laid off. Edgewell Personal Care filed a WARN Notice with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, sharing that it will permanently close...
‘I’ve been blessed’ Dolly Parton wins honorary Oscar for charity work
Dolly Parton won an honorary Oscar on Sunday for her charity work.
