Community members gather in East Knoxville to discuss future of Chilhowee Park
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Community members gathered on Saturday to discuss the future of Chilhowee Park after Knoxville City Council withdrew a park sale proposal from its agenda in September. Previous Coverage: Knoxville City Council withdraws vote to sell part of Chilhowee Park to Emerald Youth. More than a dozen...
City of Knoxville to host south waterfront development feedback meeting
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The City of Knoxville has invited people to a community meeting next month focused on the expansive development plans for South Knoxville. The city will be joined by the South Knoxville Neighborhood and Business Coalition and South Waterfront Advisory and Advocacy Group. Previous Coverage:...
Knoxville SNAP recipients say partial benefits aren’t enough as shutdown ends
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — With the federal government shutdown now lifted, some East Tennessee families who rely on SNAP say the relief hasn’t fully reached them yet. Several recipients told 6 News they only saw a partial deposit on their EBT cards and are still waiting to learn when, or if, their full benefits will...
End of an era for Tennessee homecoming as walking horse tradition is retired
A beloved University of Tennessee homecoming tradition is being retired for safety reasons. There will be no Tennessee walking horse at Neyland Stadium on Nov. 15 as the Vols take on the New Mexico State Aggies . Each year, a Tennessee walking horse and a 4-H rider circle the field ahead of the UT Knoxville...
Man charged in deadly hit-and-run on Maryville Pike, Knox County Sheriff’s Office says
The man has been charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving death and operating a motor vehicle on a suspended license.
Laine Pugh’s Saturday Morning Weather Update 11/15/25
A beautiful weekend is in store for the Tennessee Valley, with above average temperatures sticking around.
Attention Knox County Drivers: Northbound Alcoa Highway Exit to John Sevier Highway Moving November...
Starting at 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2025, the northbound exit ramp from Alcoa Highway (US 129/SR 115) to John Sevier Highway (SR 168) in Knox County will move to its permanent location. The new exit will be just after the bridge over the Little River.
Annual Stomp Fest helps ‘highlight a cherished tradition in Black Greek Culture’
The National Panhellenic sororities and fraternities will be stepping and strolling once again this Friday for the 25th anniversary of Stomp Fest. A step show and competition where sororities and fraternities will perform for the chance to be crowned winner, this event is widely celebrated. The event is hosted by...
Ex-CBP officer sentenced for allowing drug-filled vehicles into US
According to the sentencing materials, Bonillo used his proceeds to travel internationally, purchase luxury gifts, buy tickets to world-championship fights, purchase property in Mexico and on strippers at the Hong Kong Gentlemen’s Club in Tijuana, Mexico.
Casey’s keeps customers fueled all through the night
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — While most people are asleep, staff members at Casey’s gas stations stay busy across the country. In Knoxville, there are more than two dozen Casey’s locations, including one on the University of Tennessee campus. I visited the Cumberland Avenue store to see what the...
