Large fire under control at apartment building in Knoxville
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Knoxville Fire Department got a fire under control at apartments on Greenbrier Ridge Way off of Lonas Drive in Knoxville Sunday night. KFD said three people have been sent to the hospital with unknown injuries. KFD was dispatched to the area at 6:23 p.m. after a caller said that an […]
ReLAUNCH keeps downtown Knoxville warming shelter open overnight as temperatures drop
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — ReLAUNCH, a nonprofit dedicated to its goal of achieving functional zero homelessness in Knoxville, kept its doors open through the night amid freezing temperatures Sunday night. The organization is still waiting for approval to run a 24-hour operation, but is now able to open and sync with the...
Knoxville church suffers significant damage in fire, investigation underway: KFD
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Tennessee among 5 states with the most robocall complaints in 2025: FTC
Does it seem like you received more robocalls in 2025 than the year before? According to data released Thursday by the FTC, complaints about the obnoxious phone calls spiked this year, especially in a handful of states.
SLIDESHOW: USDA seizes 19 horses from Tennessee walking horse trainer in raid
Larry Wheelon charged with aggravated animal cruelty related to soring. Larry Wheelon, a well-known member of the Tennessee walking horse circuit, was arrested and charged April 25 with one felony count of aggravated cruelty to livestock related to soring. The USDA veterinarian present for the raid found 19 of his 27...
You’re not imagining how bad it is on Interstate 40
Welcome to Your Week in Knoxville, emailed every Sunday only to subscribers, from Knox News executive editor Joel Christopher. A selection of our best pieces from this past week are featured at the bottom of this newsletter. Nothing causes more headaches for drivers than the frequently jammed up Interstate 40 through...
10-Day Downtown(ish) Planner: Dec. 14 – 23
Welcome to the 10-Day Planner! If you want your event included, please create a Facebook event, invite editor Leslie Wylie Bateman via the “invite” button on the event page (you’ll need to friend her), and it will be included. We need enough lead time that the list can be put together the Wednesday before you want...
Knoxville Man Charged with Vehicular Homicide in Fatal Hit-and-Run on Clinton Highway
A 57-year-old Knoxville man, Steven Dockery, has been arrested following a fatal hit-and-run collision with a motorcycle on Clinton Highway, local authorities report. The Knoxville Police Department (KPD) responded to the incident at the intersection of Clinton Highway and Bradshaw Garden Road on Saturday afternoon,...
Alcoa parents concerned about Costco, distillery and hotel being built near high school
ALCOA, Tenn. — The sights and sounds of construction are common in Alcoa these days, as the city works to expand its Springbrook Farm development. Parents tell 10News they aren't happy with what's to come in the area, specifically a Costco, hotel and distillery that is set to be built close to the campus of Alcoa...
Major cold blast arrives this weekend
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A cold night ahead with lows near freezing. Winds will be variable at 5 mph. SATURDAY: Expect some sun with highs in the upper 40s to low 50s. It will be colder for areas near the KY/TN line. Temps will start the free fall after sunset. Lows will drop in the mid 20s Saturday night in...
