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...
Judge denies appeals from ringleader in Christian-Newsom murders
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A judge denied three separate attempts by the ringleader in the 2007 Christian-Newsom torture-slayings to challenge his death sentence, according to newly filed court orders. Lemaricus Davidson, who remains on death row, asked the court to undo earlier rulings, reopen his post-conviction case and...
Rockford Christmas Parade draws crowd, ends with donation to nonprofit
The Town of Rockford took the adage “’tis better to give than to receive” quite literally on Saturday, showering the streets with candy and treats as the annual Rockford Christmas Parade meandered its way from the intersection of Continental Drive and South Singleton Station Road around Williams Mill Road before...
Tennessee’s defense made statement in ’71 upset of Penn State
The shadow began to pour over Shields-Watkins Field. The sun was setting on what had been a delightful afternoon at Neyland Stadium for Tennessee on Dec. 4, 1971. But the No. 12 Vols were still looking for an exclamation point. Jackie Walker provided it. The All-American Tennessee linebacker, in his final game on the...
Tracking December weather whiplash in full swing
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - After overnight elevation snow and even valley flurries, temperatures rebound briefly before tumbling into the weekend. FRIDAY: Any lingering snow showers are gradually tapering and exiting east. Elsewhere, clouds will give way to some afternoon sun. Highs will reach the lower 50s with a...
Lakeshore Park enters next phase of Master Construction Plan, enhancing event spaces, facilities
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — This past fall, Lakeshore Park announced several new projects as part of Phase 2, Part 2 of the park's Master Construction Plan. The new plan includes community input and was approved by the Knoxville City Council in 2020. According to the park, the first project to...
Shattering the glass ceilings in Knoxville
For decades, men have headed the leadership of many major organizations. Over the last few years, a subtle but major change has occurred, and dynamic women have been taking the helm and leading organizations to new heights. Three organizations in Knoxville have three new leaders and they are changing the...
YWCA to open renovated women’s shelter, headquarters soon
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — New life is coming to a century-old building in Knoxville. The YWCA is wrapping up a complete overhaul of its domestic violence shelter and headquarters, and soon more than 70 domestic violence survivors will have a place to call home. 10News got a look inside the...
Knoxville police searching for car believed to be involved in hit-and-run with motorcycle
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Knoxville Police Department is asking for help finding a car involved in a hit-and-run. KPD said in a social media post that the car pictured below is believed to have been involved in a hit-and-run crash involving a motorcycle on Clinton Highway at Bradshaw Garden Road.
SCSO: Two off-duty police officers involved in November crash
The Sevier County Sheriff's Office released details about a November crash it is investigating involving two off-duty Sevierville police officers.
