Food City awards BIG Bucks to schools!
Food City has finished delivering School Bucks checks to over 60 schools in the area. Since the program’s inception, Food City has awarded over $22.9 million to more than a thousand participating area schools. Here are a few pictures of area recipients from this past school program. Check out...
Continental recalls some tire models, saying tires used wrong rubber
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Continental Tire of the Americas is recalling some tire models, saying they contain the wrong rubber that could cause the tread to detach. The recall claims tread detachment can increase the risk of a crash. Owners are expected to get a letter in the mail letting them know their tires need...
‘No Kings’ protests planned for 30 locations across Tennessee
'No Kings' protests planned for 30 locations across Tennessee, including Nashville, Memphis and Knoxville.
Public meeting shares plans for major development, road improvements in East Knox County
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. — The Greenheck Group broke ground on a 330-acre site in May this year. The company promised to bring hundreds of high-paying jobs to the area. But that new facility will also bring increased traffic. The company and Knox County leaders held a public meeting to...
Vehicle strikes house in Knox County on Monday leaving serious damage
Rural Metro Fire in Knoxville responded to the report of a crash into a home on Monday night. The occupants from the house were safely outside when they arrived as was the driver
UT launches 3-year civics program for educators funded by $2 million federal grant
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — As part of a $153 million federal investment in American history and civics education, the University of Tennessee Institute of American Civics received over $2 million from the U.S. Department of Education's American History and Civics Seminars Program. The funds will be used to launch a...
Death of Diane Keaton underscores threat of Pneumonia
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning Actress whose career spanned more than five decades with iconic roles in “The Godfather,” “Annie Hall,” and more, died on October 11 from bacterial pneumonia. University of Tennessee Medical Center pulmonologist Dr. Isaac Biney told 6 News that pneumonia can...
City adjusts to new downtown Knoxville parking changes
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — City leaders are working to make finding a parking spot in downtown Knoxville much easier. As the city continues to grow, leaders are updating how people park — replacing aging meters, adding new technology and offering more options for downtown workers. In March, amongst other...
Knoxville man charged with attempted murder, reportedly asked victim if he wanted to die
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Knoxville man is facing charges, including attempted murder and theft, following a reported shooting early Tuesday morning. Officers responded to a home on Jones Creek Road just before 5 a.m., where a victim told investigators that a man entered the home, assaulted a woman, and pointed a...
Pedestrian dies after crash on North Broadway in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A woman died after being struck by a vehicle on North Broadway Thursday morning, the Knoxville Police Department said. Witnesses said the woman stepped into oncoming traffic without looking at Walker Boulevard around 6:40 a.m. The driver said he did not see the woman, and he immediately...
