Knoxville TN

The widow of fallen Knox County Deputy Tucker Blakely has filed a motion in her wrongful death lawsuit, asking a judge to ensure the Progressive Casualty Insurance Company, which provided a homeowners insurance policy for the home where Blakely was fatally shot, pays what it is obligated to.

Covenant Health has earned Accreditation with Distinction from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for its Nurse Residency Program, recognizing evidence-based standards that strengthen nurse readiness, retention, and patient care across the health system. This designation, the highest recognition offered...

KNOXVILLE, TN (WOKI) – The Knoxville Police Department has released its preliminary 2025 priority crime report, which is highlighted by double-digit reductions in murders, non-fatal shootings and other crime categories. “I am proud of the relentless and focused effort of our officers and staff at every level of our...

A YWCA center officially opened in Knoxville after multi-million dollar renovations with a mission to help the homeless and aid female victims of addiction, loss and domestic abuse.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Ijams Nature Center is mourning the loss of one of its most beloved birds. Tiger, a red-tailed hawk, passed away peacefully and with dignity, the center announced on social media Wednesday afternoon. “For 20 years, Tiger helped thousands of people fall in love with red-tailed hawks,”...

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As Affordable Care Act Tax Credits expire, America is diving headfirst off the subsidy cliff, costing East Tennesseans hundreds of dollars in health insurance premiums. Advent Electric is a full-service contractor that covers 100% of its employee’s healthcare costs. “It is the last thing I...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The widow of a Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputy killed in the line of duty is suing the wife of the man who fired the fatal shot, alleging negligence led to her husband’s death. Deputy Tucker Blakely was killed in an ambush shooting in...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The University of Tennessee’s retired mascot Smokey X continues to receive care after being diagnosed with kidney cancer last year. Veterinarians discovered a small mass on Smokey X’s kidney during a biannual appointment last year and diagnosed the bluetick coonhound with kidney cancer....

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Knoxville woman is facing several charges after she reportedly stole thousands while working at a Farragut bank as a teller. According to warrants obtained by WVLT News, 54-year-old Sherry Manz stole a total of $8,450 from multiple accounts while she was working at a bank on Parkside Drive...