Corrections officer sues Knox Co. juvenile detention center, alleges racial harassment
A corrections officer at the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center sued Knox County, saying he was harassed and received disparate treatment because of his race.
Report: Tennessee economy growing, despite fewer new jobs, federal policy changes
The 2026 Economic Report to the Governor of the State of Tennessee said the Volunteer State's economy continued to expand this year "despite certain challenges stemming from slower job growth and federal policy changes."
Operation Hero’s Hill gives Knoxville veterans experiencing homelessness a place to call their own
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - High school students are helping make sure East Tennessee veterans have a place to call home. The students in career and technical classes are building 20 tiny homes as a part of Operation Hero’s Hill, a project by the Knox County Government that aims to help veterans experiencing...
Man notices unusual smell coming from vehicle; what he found under the hood was...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WBIR/CNN NEWSOURCE/WKRC) - A Tennessee man got a startling surprise after tracing an unusual smell from his SUV to a long, yellow python inside the engine compartment. Jesse Hodge said he first noticed the odor and scheduled a maintenance check, but curiosity prompted him to open the hood...
$25,000 contributed to Knox County effort to build 20 tiny homes for veterans
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Progress continues on a series tiny homes being built by Knox County students to help reduce the number of military veterans experiencing homelessness. Spearheaded by Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs, ‘Operation Hero’s Hill‘ puts Career and Technical Education Students to work helping build 20...
One person arrested following major drug bust in Tennessee
TENNESSEE — A man was arrested on drug trafficking-related charges following a traffic stop over the weekend in Knox County, according to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s officials said narcotics detectives stopped a tractor-trailer for speeding near the eastbound truck scales on Interstate 40. During the...
East Tennessee schools closed or delayed due to extreme cold. See list
Temperatures are frigid in East Tennessee. Across the region, Knoxville has a low of 14 degrees and Gatlinburg has a low of 9 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Single-digit lows extend through northeast Tennessee with even colder wind chills. It's the coldest start to December in East Tennessee in15...
Beloved cartoonist brings holiday joy to patients at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — He may not be Santa Claus, but this time of year, he brings his own Christmas magic. Armed with pens, paper and decades of talent, legendary cartoonist Charlie Daniel and fellow artist Brad Boring make their annual holiday visit to East Tennessee Children's Hospital, giving young patients a gift...
Campbell County leaders discuss road concerns on Old Highway 63
CAMPBELL COUNTY, Tenn. — Campbell County leaders approved a resolution Monday aimed at improving safety and traffic flow on Old Highway 63 between Caryville and LaFollette. The road is heavily travelled by residents across the county, including Michelle Lynch, the wife of the Campbell County Mayor. “I could drive...
‘I think that’s been clear the past few days’ – Recruiting analyst confirms what...
Tennessee Vols fans are still waiting for a definitive answer on the future of 2026 four-star athlete Legend Bey. Bey flipped his commitment from Tennessee to Ohio State in November before surprisingly signing with the Volunteers on the first day of the early signing period. It wasn't long after ...
