United Campus Workers protest, hand-deliver petition to reinstate Shirinian to chancellor’s office
Fiery chants filled the cold air Wednesday afternoon as University of Tennessee students and faculty rallied for free speech. “Hey Plowman, hear our call, free speech rights are for us all,” protesters said. The rally, organized by UT’s chapter of the United Campus Workers, started off with speeches at...
‘Junkyard parts’ East TN woman fighting with insurance company over pothole damage
An East Tennessee single mom is fighting with Travelers Insurance after her car was damaged by a massive hole in I-40. The insurance company's offer to repair the car does not meet her expectations. She is concerned about the safety of the repairs.
Cheapest gas stations in Knoxville
Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget.
UT student leaves mark, painting The Rock over 25 times
If you have ever driven by a breathtaking painting on The Rock and wondered, “Who painted that?” chances are it was Chloe Peterson, a senior at the University of Tennessee. Peterson initially started painting in high school during the COVID-19 pandemic, with her first project being her bedroom...
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run in Knox County, sheriff’s office seeking tips
The Knox County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to identify a suspect in a hit-and-run that left a pedestrian dead early Tuesday morning.
Vendors to showcase handmade items at Pilot Club of Oak Ridge’s Arts and Crafts...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Pilot Club of Oak Ridge is preparing to host its 48th annual Arts and Crafts Fair at the Oak Ridge Civic Center on November 21 and 22, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. The...
Some Knoxville residents concerned, others excited about 2026 growth
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - A study by moveBudda says that Knoxville will be the top city to move to for people in 2026. The predicted influx of people has some who live in the Scruffy City excited, and others concerned. The study explained that Knoxville has the highest move in...
‘I want you to stay here’: Councilwoman-elect Karyn Adams to prioritize affordable housing, student...
On Tuesday, Nov. 4, the voters of Knoxville elected Karyn Adams to represent the constituents of South Knoxville and Fort Sanders, in Knoxville’s 1st District. Adams sat down with The Beacon to discuss how her term will address the concerns of students living in Fort Sanders. Adams, originally from...
Debate Ignites: Study Forecasts Knoxville as the Top City for Relocation in 2026
wvlt.tv - 11/08/2025 09:47:00 PM. A recent study by moveBuddha has predicted that Knoxville, Tennessee will be the most popular city for people to move to in 2026, surpassing Savannah, Georgia. The study suggests that for every person leaving Knoxville, 1.61 newcomers will arrive. Nashville, Tennessee also features...
All 14 victims identified from fiery UPS cargo plane crash in Louisville
Families mourn 14 people killed in last week’s UPS plane crash. Officials say all victims have now been found and identified.

















