Knoxville TN

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Knoxville man is facing a slew of charges after Knoxville officers stopped him with marijuana and a child in his car, according to a news release from the Knoxville Police Department. It happened Wednesday, according to KPD, when officers stopped a Toyota Camry for speeding...

East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers is turning up the volume on its latest "Wanted Wednesday" case, spotlighting Knoxville resident Shontel Denise Mitchell as wanted on a felony warrant tied to alleged check fraud. The bulletin lists Mitchell’s last-known address on Holston Drive in Knoxville and includes a brief phys

Things were a touch slower in the Register’s office last week. We recorded a total of 1,695 new documents pertaining to real property. On the financing side of real estate, 354 trust deeds were recorded worth a cumulative $120.2 million. This is roughly 40 less transactions and $30 million in value. A total of 13 mortg

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The state of Tennessee launched a website called Veterans Connect Portal to help service members, veterans, and families access support. The site is meant to help veterans across the state search for services, connect with verified providers, and get support in areas such as healthcare, employ

TDOT Commissioner Will Reid was joined by other federal, state and local officials at Wednesday’s ceremony to celebrate the occasion.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Free Shred Day is returning to the 6 News studios next month, allowing members of the community to safely dispose of personal documents for free. The event will take place on Saturday, June 6 from 8 a.m. to noon located at 1306 North Broadway in Knoxville. What can I bring? Each […]

The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture has named Joy Rumble as head of the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications. Dr. Rumble, now an administrator at Ohio State University, will join the UT campus in August 2026. Chris Boyer, chair of the Department of Agricultural and Resour

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - For many families, addressing mental health starts at home. “Starting the conversation early and just having conversations,” said Alyssa Cheek, a mom. Cheek and Hannah Unger, who are both moms, said they want their kids to know they can always share their feelings. “When they’re...

Oak Ridge, Tenn. – Oak Ridge High School Graduation is scheduled for Friday, May 15, 2026, at 7 p.m., with gates opening at 6 p.m. at Blankenship Field. Graduation Celebration is scheduled for the evening of Friday, May 15. Graduating seniors participating in the Graduation Celebration should report to the Oak Ridge Ci

Michael Ogle with Zoo Knoxville says the dramatic decline in bird populations pushed lawmakers to act.