Knox Area Rescue Ministries to expand shelter for women, children
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Knox Area Rescue Ministries is planning to open an expanded shelter designed to serve women and children experiencing homelessness, as demand for services continues to grow. KARM, long known for its Broadway location near downtown, is working to establish a second shelter about two miles north.
More former patients sue Knoxville surgery center over infections
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee — Four more patients are suing a Knoxville surgery center alleging poor care, doubling the number of complaints filed against it in Knox County Circuit Court. 10News reported in May about the first four patients. The East Tennesseans allege they became infected with a virulent, unusual form...
Alcoa Highway ramp to John Sevier Highway shifting to new permanent alignment
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — As work on the multiyear Alcoa Highway corridor project stretches on, drivers should be aware of a new permanent change set to take effect this weekend. The exit ramp from northbound Alcoa Highway to John Sevier Highway will be shifted to its permanent alignment beginning at 8 p.m. on...
Is Knoxville the next hot city to move to in 2026? Why it’s forecast...
The hottest city in the United States is not New York or Nashville; it's Knoxville. A recent moveBuddha report forecasted which U.S. cities will see the most move-ins and growth in the upcoming year. Knoxville topped the list, proving to be the most attractive city for people moving in 2026, according to the report....
Greeneville woman pleads guilty to role in monkey torture video conspiracy
A Greeneville woman has pleaded guilty to two federal charges charges in connection to her involvement in online groups that were dedicated to creating and distributing videos showing acts of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys.
Ex-director of Knox County juvenile detention center says facility is unsafe after resignation
Following his resignation as the interim director of the Richard L. Bean Juvenile Detention Center, Brian Bivens said in a statement Wednesday that the facility is neither safe nor secure.
Knox County official charged with misconduct seeks dismissal of case
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Knox County Property Assessor Phil Ballard is seeking to have his misconduct case dismissed, court documents obtained by 6 News show. Following an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office earlier this year, Ballard was charged with official misconduct for alleged misuse of...
African American Civil War soldier honored with trail head in Oak Ridge
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WVLT) - An Oak Ridge man who was born into slavery and fought in the Civil War was recognized on Wednesday. Elijah Wood, an enslaved soldier who fought for the union during war time, spent his life in Oak Ridge. He served in the first United States colored heavy artillery regiment, formed here in...
‘We don’t feel safe’ | Neighbor raises concerns over Northwest Knoxville road construction
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The section of Pleasant Ridge Road from Merchant Drive to the city limits is phase II of the improvement project. The Knoxville City Council approved the project in July, saying it's an area leaders and neighbors have wanted improved. Haden Wesley lives right off Pleasant Ridge....
Alcoa commissioners address Costco concerns, other future city changes
When Jason and Michaela Dotsch began looking for a new place to call home after their previous rental sold, the small, close-knit community feel of Alcoa immediately drew them in. City officials’ plans to renovate the Springbrook Farm area into a new downtown centered around compact, mixed-use developments were also...

















