Knoxville TN

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knox County Sheriff’s Office said it will never ask you for money over the phone, but recent scams are doing exactly that under the guise of being law enforcement. According to the sheriff’s office, scammers are “spoofing” its phone number and impersonating law enforcement in an attempt...

MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The sale of hot tubs and spas is growing in popularity. Millions of people across the country own them; however, they can be pricey. To save people money, some businesses refurbish them, but you have to know who you are dealing with. In Maryville, Randall Culbert bought a refurbished...

FLORIDA — Two people from Tennessee were arrested in Vernon after deputies discovered illegal drugs during a traffic stop at the intersection of Highway 79 and Moss Hill Road. Authorities say 33-year-old Kayla Baldwin of Maryville, Tennessee, was driving the vehicle, with 34-year-old Bruce Baldwin as a passenger....

One man identified the agent and his wife on Instagram while suggesting they be targeted, prosecutors say.

The City of Sevierville canceled the remainder of the "Slammedenuff" car show at the Sevierville Convention Center after reported disturbances, safety concerns, and a strain on county-wide public resources.

Sweet Pete used to be the star of his own cooking show, “Paws & Eat with Pete.” Every week, Pete would don his chef’s hat and wow the studio audience with concoctions like Pete’s Perfect Pup Cup, Trash à la Mode, Meaty Treat Casserole and Sock Soufflé. “You just take a dirty sock, run around with it to aerate it,...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A group of East Knoxville residents is considering the future of Chilhowee Park after a plan to sell part of the park land fell through at city council. Last week, the council withdrew a vote regarding the sale of part of the park’s midway area to the Emerald Youth Foundation. It […]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) -On and off downpours continue out ahead of an approaching cold front. TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy with passing showers and isolated storms in Knoxville and across the valley. Pockets of widespread rain are likely on the Cumberland Plateau by afternoon. Not a washout at all, but will need the...

KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — A man who was last seen in Mascot was found safe, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said. The TBI issued a Silver Alert for a Leeroy Mundy, 79, who was last seen on Saturday in Mascot, on behalf of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. On Tuesday afternoon, the TBI said […]

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Tennessee state government reminded licensed beauty professionals that they have to finish the mandatory domestic violence training before December 31, or their license will be invalidated. In 2021, Tennessee passed a law requiring all licensed beauty professionals to undergo this free...