UT Knoxville awarded $5M to develop new Navy-grade steel with Mississippi State
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Multidisciplinary teams at the University of Tennessee are leading a $5 million project with Mississippi State University to create new steels for the U.S. Navy. The funding, awarded through the Naval Surface Warfare Center and the Office of Naval Research, will support three years of research...
Knoxville Police: Central High School student arrested after stolen gun found
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A Central High School student was arrested after a gun was found at the school. The Knoxville Police Department posted that the gun was reported stolen out of Knox County. KPD said it was found in the student’s possession after an administrative stop and search of the students. Central High...
Refugee Farmers Provide Produce to the Community
Did you know there’s a need for culturally-preferred foods, such as lenga-lenga and intore, right here in Knoxville?. Learn more about CAC Beardsley Farm’s Buy Back program, which uplifts both the skills of refugee farmers AND the needs of our neighbors experiencing food insecurity, by reading their latest blog via...
La Follette native, career THP trooper Baird passes
LAFOLLETTE, TN (WLAF)- Retired Tennessee Highway Patrol Lieutenant Don Baird passed away over the weekend after a courageous battle with cancer. “Sad day for my THP family. Don was one of my Sergeants and Lieutenant when I was a baby trooper,” said THP Captain Stacey Heatherly. “Don was a...
The Tennessee Vols officially named their starting quarterback and the timing of the decision...
On Sunday evening, the Tennessee Vols officially named senior Joey Aguilar as the program's starting quarterback. Aguilar, who transferred from UCLA to Tennessee in April, beat out redshirt freshman Jake Merklinger and true freshman George MacIntyre for the starting job. VolQuest's Brent Hubbs ...
‘A place to call home’ Knox County to create 20 tiny homes for homeless...
KNOX COUNTY, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knox County government launched a new website for Operation Hero’s Hill, an initiative to give tiny houses to homeless veterans in the community. During the first phase, the county intends to make 20 tiny homes, built by students from Knox County Schools’ Career and Technical Education...
County makes progress toward reopening Dark Island Swinging Bridge in Townsend
Everything about a swinging bridge is simple, but even the simplest things can become difficult. After storms damaged and forced the closure of the Dark Island Swinging Bridge in Townsend, progress on returning the bridge to service may soon be visible. The bridge is currently closed off though signs announcing its...
KFD’s Chris Hinkle: He’s a Busy ‘Cap’ at Station 6
Some call him “Hink” and some call him “Cap” and others call him “Chinkle.” He’s a high-energy guy. Being busy is how he likes life and busy he is – a 16-year veteran of the Knoxville Fire Dept. (KFD), a Vestal and South Knoxville guy – Capt. Chris Hinkle.
Balloons take to the sky at Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Fest
Giant, colorful hot air balloons took to the sky Saturday afternoon at the 7th annual Great Smoky Mountains Hot Air Balloon Festival. Folks from all over showed up at the Townsend Visitors Center for the opportunity to listen to live music, shop local crafts and food, and to have a look at the balloons decorating the...
Knoxville Smokies to Host Major R&B Line Dance Festival at Covenant Health Park
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Knoxville Smokies are turning up the volume this fall with a massive Knoxville Music Festival set for October 18, 2025 at Covenant Health Park. Organizers are calling it the “biggest line dancing party Tennessee has ever seen.”. Star-Studded Lineup Promises High-Energy Performances. The...
