11 Tennessee Seafood Spots That Surprise People This Far From the Coast
Most people think you need to be near the ocean to enjoy great seafood, but Tennessee proves that idea wrong every single day. From Memphis to Knoxville, the Volunteer State is packed with restaurants serving up fresh, flavorful fish and shellfish that would impress even the most seasoned coastal foodie.
Former Knox County trustee staff member pleads guilty to official misconduct
Jason Dobbins was in court Thursday and is being prosecuted by the Blount County District Attorney’s Office.
After scandals, Knox County made these changes to protect your tax dollars
Nearly one year after Knox County Trustee Justin Biggs fired his longtime friend and deputy, Jason Dobbins, over " policy violations ," Dobbins pleaded guilty to felony misconduct. In a plea deal finalized April 2, Dobbins accepted responsibility for using his taxpayer-leased county truck for personal use , including...
Former Knox County trustee’s office worker gets plea deal on misconduct charge
Jason Dobbins, the former deputy to Knox County Trustee Justin Biggs, agreed to a plea deal over one count of official misconduct. The charge will be dismissed after two years if he follows the court's instructions. In the agreement, Dobbins admits he drove a county vehicle for personal use. His attorney said in a...
Josh Heupel offers early impressions of Faizon Brandon, other quarterbacks
Tennessee coach Josh Heupel met with reporters on Thursday to discuss the Vols’ progress during spring practice. Heupel was asked about true freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon, who signed with the Vols as a 5-star prospect this offseason. Heupel was complimentary of Brandon while also emphasizing that he still has...
‘Tennessee surprised me’ – Highly coveted quarterback leaves no doubt on how he feels...
Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Vols are always searching for quarterbacks. The Vols have a 2027 quarterback commit in Derrick Baker, and they're already looking at potential options in the 2028 recruiting class. The post ‘Tennessee surprised me’ – Highly coveted quarterback leaves no doubt on how he feels about the...
Knoxville makes list of 100 most livable small to mid-sized cities
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Livability.com has released its 2026 Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S. list, highlighting the country’s best small or mid-sized cities. Of the four Tennessee cities to make the list, Knoxville was the highest rated. The annual rankings, now in its 13th...
Man charged with attempted murder in Knoxville stabbing, police say
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A man is facing an attempted murder charge after a stabbing in Knoxville, according to the Knoxville Police Department. A representative of the department made the announcement Friday morning. “Twenty-four-year-old Xavien Richie was taken into custody and charged with attempted second degree...
Knoxville church offering drivers free gas for Easter weekend
A Knoxville church is looking to help at least 400 drivers this Easter weekend by offering to fill up their gas tanks, free of charge.
Alabama homicide suspect arrested in Knoxville
Records say Dotson ran from Alabama to Knoxville to avoid being prosecuted for homicide by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office.

















