Knoxville TN

CBS says Tennessee took a hit from the transfer portal’s spring window disappearing in 2026

Back in 1954, Black students in Anderson County were bused to Knoxville to attend Austin High School as there wasn’t a segregated school for them to attend in their home county. Imagine how early you’d have to get up, over 70 years ago, before the interstate highway system existed, to make a 30ish mile bus trip into Kn

After 15 years of Inside of Knoxville harping about it, the secret is officially out: Downtown Knoxville is the place to be. But as its meteoric rise continues, the question gets sharper every year: who can still afford to live here, or even just near the center city?. Increasingly, I...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Sunshine and seasonable temps return today ahead of summer-like warmth by the weekend. TUESDAY: A few extra clouds will be possible, especially south of Knoxville. Outside of that, lots of sunshine! Highs will be very seasonable, topping out in the mid to upper 70s. WEDNESDAY: A...

Creed loved to herd things. Ever since he was a little pup, he had a knack for trying to put things in their proper place. In his litter, Creed would zoom around all the puppies, packing them into a neat little group, before he ran for the kibble! Because he couldn’t find a farm to work on, as he got older, Creed would

A crane visiting Douglas Lake mesmerized the WBIR crew this morning. So we named him Kevin - like the bird from 'Up.'

FARRAGUT, Tenn. — The mayor of Farragut says he is 'disappointed' with what he describes as a lack of communication from the Knox County Sheriff's Office after the agency closed a precinct in West Knox County months ago. Mayor Ron Williams said residents and businesses in Farragut deserve a...

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Officials with the town of Farragut say to avoid North Fork Turkey Creek because of a First Utility District sewer main break on Monday. They said to avoid the creek from Grigsby Chapel Road to the Fort Loudon Reservoir, and no humans or animals should be in or around the water until FUD says it is s

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Traffic changes are coming to McGhee Tyson Airport beginning Monday, May 18. According to airport officials, a new traffic pattern will be in place near the terminal and garage area due to ongoing roadway improvements and construction activity. The northbound U.S. 129 on-ramp will be temporarily clos